Ahhh, barbecue, one of life's greatest pleasures!
Around the world and since the beginning of time, people have come up with ways to grill meat. And they've perfected that art over centuries to give modern-day people both mouth-watering dishes and traditions of gathering around grills to socialize and strengthen social bonds.
But not all BBQ is created equal, and certain countries definitely do it better than others. Here are some of the top countries in the world for juicy BBQ, ranked from great to out-of-this-world, will-travel-just-for-the-meat, to best-thing-you've-ever-eaten delicious.
India is not exactly known for having a strong BBQ game, but it earns a spot on here for its tandoor culinary style.
Tandoors are clay ovens in which marinated meat is cooked at very high temperatures, giving it a deep, rich taste that have made tandoori dishes popular outside of the country.
Try tandoori chicken. This delicious dish has a chicken seasoned in masala, spices and yogurt cooked in a tandoor. It is usually served with sauces, rice and/or naan.
Tandoori chicken is a staple of Indian restaurants internationally.
Most people head to Fiji for its gorgeous beaches and are pleasantly surprised with how good the country's food is.
Fijians cook different kinds of BBQ, both above and below ground. Meat and chicken can, of course, be found, but fish is also abundant and grilled to perfection.
For a unique Fijian-style BBQ, order lovo. The dish is done by wrapping meat and vegetables, stuffing them in banana leaves and then burying them in a hole for hours. The island's volcanic stones do the cooking and give the dish a deliciously distinct flavor.
Lovo gets extra points for using renewable geothermal energy to barbecue.
Japan has a long tradition of grilling meat and vegetables in several different ways. Don't expect the large quantities and over-indulgence of other countries. Here, dishes are small yet absolutely satisfying.
Try different kinds of grilled meat like irori, rototayaki and sumibiyaki in street food stands or specialty restaurants around the country. Whatever you decide to try, pair it with sake or local beer.
One the most famous and delicious Japanese barbecue dishes, yakitori consists of grilled skewers of meat, fish or vegetables.
It is usually cooked with binchotan, a kind of white charcoal that does not produce indoor air pollution and gives the meat a signature flavor.
Often-ignored Georgia has just as much meat-grilling and wine to offer as other more famous countries.
Barbeque, or shashlik, here usually happens by grilling marinated meat over hot coals in skewers. It tends to be accompanied by bread, salad and local white wine.
If you're lucky enough to attend a Georgian shashlik, make sure you try the grilled pork skewers.
Everything else will also be delicious, but this dish is particularly succulent.
Filipinos love their BBQ and do not discriminate against any type of meat. You'll find delicious dishes in almost any restaurant, but the absolute best way to try Filipino barbecue is in the street.
Street food stands offer everything from pork and chicken skewers to pork fat rinds and pig's feet.
A dish that Spain forcefully brought into the Philippines, Lechon is now one of Filipinos' favorite dishes. It is usually reserved for special occasions like Christmas and festivals.
The dish consists of a whole pig on a stick roasted over charcoal. The process is laborious and takes hours, which gives the end result its crispiness and deep-grilled flavor.