VOA慢速英语:Barbecue: An American Food Tradition

barbecue - n. an outdoor meal or party at which food is cooked on a barbecue; food that has been cooked on a barbecue grill

straightforward - adj. easy to do or understand : not complicated

pit ​- n. ​ an outdoor area where food is cooked

regional - adj. relating to a part of the country that is different or separate from other parts in some way

appreciate ​- v. to understand the worth or importance of (something or someone) : to admire and value (something or someone)

sacred - adj. ​highly valued and important : deserving great respect

hog ​- n. ​a pig

tender - adj. ​easy to chew or bite : not tough

brisket ​- n. ​ beef from the chest of a cow

shred ​- v.​ to cut or tear (something) into long, thin pieces

chop ​ ​- v.​ to cut (something) into pieces by hitting it with the sharp edge of an ax, knife, etc.

flavor ​- v. ​to give or add taste to something

best of both worlds - expression.​ a situation in which you can enjoy two very different things at the same time

passion ​- n. ​a strong feeling of enthusiasm or excitement for something or about doing something