Mmmm BBQ. What is the best barbecue in the US?
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Mmmm BBQ. What is the best barbecue in the US?
I don't care if this topic has already been covered. I'll dedicate this thread to the Salt Lick in Driftwood, TX, if I have to! If not Mr. cher_cher's pork ribs!
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The problem, of course, is that the word "barbecue" can mean totally different things to different people. If you are trying to to determine the best of something, you need to compare apples to apples... or maybe "ribs to ribs".
When I think of barbeque, it has nothing to do with ribs. It's Eastern North Carolina pulled pork... and Bullock's in Durham is the best purveyor as far as I'm concerned.
When I think of barbeque, it has nothing to do with ribs. It's Eastern North Carolina pulled pork... and Bullock's in Durham is the best purveyor as far as I'm concerned.
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Had BBQ in a lot of places. Kansas City is good, as is Texas, NC and many parts of the south. No place comes close to Memphis though. Thought so even before I found myself moving here.
Ribs and pulled meat.
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CW's BBQ in Hobe Sound Florida. Chef Christopher creates Turnip greens, Blackeyed Peas etc. to accompany Snook, Pulled Pork, Chicken and Venison. His Bread Pudding sells out early. He was Sous Chef at the Boca Raton Resort with Culinary School background. Ask Greg Norman what he thinks of it!
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What a nice thing it would be to be able to speak knowledgeably about this, based on a couple hundred samples. Better than visiting all the major league ballparks, I'll wager.
That said, personal best is Abe's BBQ at the Crossroads of the Blues in Clarksdale MS. You could sell your soul there, and you wouldn't be the first.
That said, personal best is Abe's BBQ at the Crossroads of the Blues in Clarksdale MS. You could sell your soul there, and you wouldn't be the first.
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Funny you should ask...The American Royal BBQ contest is this weekend in Kansas City--here's a blurb about it from the website: (www.americanroyal.com)
"The American Royal Barbecue is the opening event of the American Royal, and the season finale for the competitive circuit. Spreading over 20 acres in Kansas City?s historic Stockyards District, and with almost 400 teams competing in four culinary contests, The Royal is the largest barbecue contest in the world. Combine this with the ?Best On the Planet? Sauce, Rub and Baste Competition, and a barbecue related trade expo, and this two-day food festival is truly the ?World Series of Barbecue?."
I went for the first time last year and it is a BLAST!! It's like one giant tailgate, with such yummy food and smells. If you're near KC this weekend, I'd make a point of going.
(I know this probably sounds like I'm advertising for this thing, but it's just so great--I think everyone should go at least once if they love BBQ!!)
"The American Royal Barbecue is the opening event of the American Royal, and the season finale for the competitive circuit. Spreading over 20 acres in Kansas City?s historic Stockyards District, and with almost 400 teams competing in four culinary contests, The Royal is the largest barbecue contest in the world. Combine this with the ?Best On the Planet? Sauce, Rub and Baste Competition, and a barbecue related trade expo, and this two-day food festival is truly the ?World Series of Barbecue?."
I went for the first time last year and it is a BLAST!! It's like one giant tailgate, with such yummy food and smells. If you're near KC this weekend, I'd make a point of going.
(I know this probably sounds like I'm advertising for this thing, but it's just so great--I think everyone should go at least once if they love BBQ!!)
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"The problem, of course, is that the word "barbecue" can mean totally different things to different people. If you are trying to to determine the best of something, you need to compare apples to apples... or maybe 'ribs to ribs'."
No problem there! I think it's interesting to know what people's favorites are, whether carne asada in the SW, pulled pork in the South, ribs in the Midwest... Bring it on!
No problem there! I think it's interesting to know what people's favorites are, whether carne asada in the SW, pulled pork in the South, ribs in the Midwest... Bring it on!
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OMG isn't this the food network's quest of the summer. Turn it on, they have completely lost the gourmet focus. You might get some hints here and then you can seek out the best hot dog. Sorry I had to throw in the jab. Really annoyed with the food network this summer back to PBS for quality shows on culinary excellence.