>>11269006Meat seared on hot metal create nitrosamines on the meat surface which is carcinogenic.
Southern BBQ cooks at much lower temperatures, 133-150 celsius, for much longer periods of time, sometimes half a day. The meat is fall-of-the-bone tender and the fat is completely rendered. It's still unhealthy because of all the sodium and fat, but damn if it isn't fucking delicious.
