Tom and Jerry in “Barbecue Brawl”

Okay, admittedly there is a pretty tenuous connection between this vintage Tom & Jerry cartoon and North Carolina barbecue.  And though the short is called “Barbecue Brawl,” “Cook Out Brawl” would be more appropriate.  There is no pig and certainly no slow cooking taking place.  Still, what’s not to love about Tom & Jerry?  Plus, it’s a relief to see Tom & Jerry cooking with charcoal instead of using a gas grill…