Thomson has barbecues and barbecued meats for sales. The barbecue is both the method as well as the equipment used to cook meat, fish and poultry. The cooking is accomplished by the smoke of a fire from wood or charcoal. It is typically slower than the grill. This is usually done outdoors. Restaurants that offer barbecued dishes have brick or metal ovens for that purpose. The meats that are traditionally cooked over the barbecue fire bought from retail outlets in Thomson. Some variations that may be available for sale include pork loin ribs, meatballs, pork tenderloin, shredded pork, beef brisket, and spare ribs. Sauces for accompanying these meats are also sold in Thomson. This simplifies the basically slow cooking process of barbecue with a similar taste. Preserving these meats at optimal temperatures are important, to ensure that they are not spoilt.