American-style ‘low and slow’ barbecue trend growing in popularity Down Under

The Americanisation of Australian culture began a century ago when Hollywood movies arrived in our cinemas and influenced our language, fashion and culture.

Now, another bastion of Aussie tradition is under threat — the backyard barbecue.

Australia Day is one of the times when we gather with family and friends to burn a sausage or overcook a steak on a traditional gas barbecue.

But don’t be surprised if you turn up at a friend or relative’s house and sit down to a Texas-style brisket…