BBQ

By Kyle Johnson Cherek

Published December 11, 2025 at 5:01 AM CST

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Pork Short Ribs. — Pork short ribs. Yum.

Is BBQ truly an American culinary invention? Brisket to baby backs. Pit to grill. Its BBQ with author and BBQ scholar Adrian Miller.

Classic Eats with Kyle Johnson Cherek is created and hosted by Kyle Johnson Cherek, and co-produced by a'point productions and WUWM. Executive producers are Kyle Johnson Cherek and Rob Schoonover. Audio editing and engineering by Brian Arkta and John Rymaszewski. Additional production by Valeria Navarro Villegas, Michelle Maternowski and Rob Larry. Special thanks to our guest Adrian Miller.

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Kyle Johnson Cherek

Kyle Johnson Cherek is a culinary historian and food essayist. He was the former host of Wisconsin Foodie on PBS, and for over a decade he has chronicled regional food stories, exploring where our food comes from, and how it shapes who we are. His signature wit and keen observations have made him a sought-after keynote speaker, media contributor, and culinary storyteller. Kyle has been awarded the Wisconsin Broadcast Association Award twice for his compelling essays on food culture.

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