Kansas City–style barbecue
Kansas City–style barbecue combo plate with various meats and fries | |
| Type | Lunch, dinner |
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| Place of origin | United States |
| Region or state | Missouri & Kansas |
| Associated cuisine | United States |
| Created by | Henry Perry |
| Invented | 1908 |
| Main ingredients | Beef, chicken, and pork |
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| American cuisine |
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Kansas City–style barbecue is a slowly smoked meat barbecue originating in Kansas City, Missouri in the early 20th century. It has a thick, sweet sauce derived from brown sugar, molasses, and tomatoes. Henry Perry is credited as its originator, as two of the oldest Kansas City–style barbecue restaurants still in operation trace their roots back to Perry's pit.