BBQ hats are part of Texas tradition and are celebrated year-round on many occasions with various grilling methods and a wide range of side dishes. The often more than 100-year-old family recipes, which are frequently based on oral traditions, are showcased in both family and commercial settings, as Texans take great pride in the heritage of the pioneers of their state, which is not even 200 years old. Texans always find a reason for a BBQ, which refers to a social event rather than a specific way of preparing the meat, so the unmistakable spicy aroma of mesquite or hickory smoke is almost a constant presence here. Whether at a ranch or country party, fishing with the kids, family outings in nature parks, anniversaries, rodeos, a hunting trip, or simply at family or neighborhood gatherings, everyone is involved.