@prefix skos: <http://www.w3.org/2004/02/skos/core#> .
@prefix schema: <https://schema.org/> .
@prefix rdfs: <http://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#> .

<https://data.hooray.media/ontology/barbecue> a skos:Concept, schema:DefinedTerm ;
    skos:prefLabel "Barbecue" ;
    schema:name "Barbecue" ;
    skos:definition "Barbecue, a Cuisine subclass, encompasses **a culinary tradition centered on cooking food, typically meats, using fire, smoke, or indirect heat** through grilling, smoking, or slow-roasting techniques, resulting in distinctive smoky and savory flavors. In lifestyle coverage, barbecue represents **communal cooking and regional traditions** that combines cooking techniques with social gatherings, providing families, communities, and individuals with opportunities to enjoy slow-cooked meats while fostering community connection and culinary tradition through barbecue cooking and social events.\n\nIn Hooray Media's culinary and social context, barbecue content includes **regional styles** (Texas brisket, Memphis ribs, Kansas City burnt ends, Carolina pulled pork, regional variations), **cooking techniques** (smoking, grilling, slow-roasting, indirect heat, fire cooking), **communal gatherings** (family cookouts, backyard barbecues, community festivals, social events), **restaurant experiences** (barbecue restaurants, smokehouses, pitmaster culture, dining experiences), and **culinary traditions** (rubs, marinades, sauces, regional recipes, cooking methods). Barbecue bridges **cooking and community**, offering participants opportunities to enjoy slow-cooked meats while fostering community connection and culinary tradition through barbecue cooking and social gatherings.\n\nFor families, barbecue provides opportunities for children and adults to enjoy slow-cooked meats together while fostering community connection and culinary tradition through family cookouts and backyard barbecues. For communities, it offers opportunities for social gatherings, culinary celebration, and community connection through barbecue festivals and community events. For individuals, it delivers opportunities for cooking mastery, culinary tradition, and social connection through barbecue techniques and cooking methods." ;
    skos:inScheme <https://data.hooray.media/ontology/CuisineScheme> ;
    skos:broader <https://data.hooray.media/ontology/american> ;
    skos:altLabel "BBQ" ;
    skos:altLabel "Barbeque" ;
    skos:altLabel "Smoked Meat" .