Shredded beef, pulled pork and other mysteries.

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Alton has an unnatural affection for brine.

beans would be homemade baked beans, or homemade Mexican pinto beans, cowboy beans, etc.

anybody hungry yet?

eta: as a serious comment to your post, texture is very important in food. I think the texture of shredded meat is good; maybe easier to eat than a big hunk, and also to reiterate my comment, very good for saucy dishes, because there's more surface area for it to adhere to.