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How Jewish BBQ Keeps Things Kosher By Creshonda A. Smith June 7, 2025 10:00 am EST

In a world where barbecue often revolves around pork — ribs, sausages, and hot dogs — Jewish barbecue has carved out its own lane, and it's one where traditional dietary laws meet Southern culinary customs. Keeping barbecue kosher doesn't solely entail swapping out pork for beef, as it's a detailed process rooted in respect for both the food and the faith.

Jewish barbecue brings all the smoky goodness you expect from classic barbecue, especially brisket, which is a fixture in both Jewish and Southern kitchens, but it does so within the boundaries of Kashrut, or kosher dietary restrictions. That means no pork, no shellfish, no mixing meat and dairy, and only using meat

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