Who doesn't love meat (aside from the vegans)? We dig deep on two of the most "American" meat dishes out there and explore the history of how they became popular while staying vigilant in our quest to find all of the best ways that they can kill you. 

• Barbecue: A Brief History - Time
• The Evolution of American Barbecue - Smithsonian Magazine
• A History of Meatloaf, Long May It Reign - Bon Appetit
• All About Meatloaf: The Quintessential American Meal - The Spruce Eats