BBQ - Page 9

EMc · #81 01-31-2007, 08:24 PM

El D,

I agree with your taste in sauce. I also think its best when sweet, spicy and a little hot.d

jjp · #82 01-31-2007, 08:35 PM

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While the meat looks pretty solid, I'm guessing I'd like the looks of that sandwich a lot more if it weren't on what appears to be Wonder bread.

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White bread is the traditional wrap for BBQ sandwiches. I think the theory is that white bread is neutral and doesn't take away from the flavor of the meat.

IggyWH · #83 01-31-2007, 08:43 PM

The couple sauce recipes posted sound nice, I'll have to try them out. Anyone else care to reveal their special sauce?

A friend of mine from Houston makes a good sauce. I'm not completely sure what he does since it's a big secret, but I believe it's 2 parts ketchup, 1 part worcester (Worcestershire) sauce, brown sugar, cayenne pepper and then he mixes whatever else he has into it. Works out great for our random cookouts.

Victor · #84 01-31-2007, 09:22 PM

in columbus ohio this place is the nuts. http://www.hoggys.com/pages/history.html

proly doesnt compare to the south and west but whatever.

'Chair · #85 01-31-2007, 09:33 PM

not much to add other than two things I haven't seen mentioned here...

1) adding a substantial amount Spivey's Sauce (formerly known as Sampson's sauce in the Carolinas) to any off-the-shelf BBQ sauce adds an indescribable zing that makes my mouth water just thinking about it.

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Borodog · #86 01-31-2007, 11:52 PM

In my barbecue deprived delirium I just had a vision of a sick smoker that would be called the Barbecuda.

Someone please design and build this, and then cook me a pig on it.

tdarko · #87 01-31-2007, 11:55 PM

Suzzer,

I have eaten at Arthur Bryant's a few times and it is fantastic, it has that "side-of-the-highway" feel to it. Really great stuff. I was in KC for the Big 12 Championship game this year and our plans were to eat lunch at Gates before the game, I was excited since I had only ever had BBQ at AB's in KC. The people I were with wanted to watch football so we found a place with a big TV instead so no Gates for moi. I really wish I could say that I could compare the two b/c everyone around town talked about how great Gates was (isn't there a few of them?). Blah.

Kyle · #88 02-01-2007, 12:06 AM

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Dreamland the original in Tuscaloosa, Al. is the best, but they have several other locations. For many, many years all they served was ribs and white bread. In the last 10 years the have added butts, chicken, and a few sides.

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The orignal still only serves ribs white bread. However there is a second location in Tuscaloosa with other sides as mentioned above. It is amazing. The only resturant I have ever been without silverware though.

The best BBQ I have eat though is a little place called Green Top BBQ. Pretty much a hole in the wall but with phenomenal food. It is located on the county line about 30 minutes northwest of Birmingham. Since the neighboring county is dry it original attraction was a place to buy alcohol but has evolved into a fabulous BBQ joint.

7ontheline · #89 02-01-2007, 12:17 AM

ChicagoTroy,

Sounds like you make a lot of your own stuff but are there any places for BBQ you like in Chicago? I don't eat much of it, so whenever I go anywhere it seems really fatty and rich and GOOD. However, your more informed opinions would be very welcome.

suzzer99 · #90 02-01-2007, 12:17 AM

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Suzzer,

I have eaten at Arthur Bryant's a few times and it is fantastic, it has that "side-of-the-highway" feel to it. Really great stuff. I was in KC for the Big 12 Championship game this year and our plans were to eat lunch at Gates before the game, I was excited since I had only ever had BBQ at AB's in KC. The people I were with wanted to watch football so we found a place with a big TV instead so no Gates for moi. I really wish I could say that I could compare the two b/c everyone around town talked about how great Gates was (isn't there a few of them?). Blah.

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They're different. Bryant's sauce is really unique - very vinegary but not sweet at all. Kind of an acquired taste. Gates is more like how you imagine BBQ sauce - but the best it can possibly be. Spicy and less sweet than most, but still a little sweet. Perfect combination of spices.

I honestly haven't eaten at Bryant's since I left KC 10 years ago. I hope it hasn't slipped any. Also if you ever see the franchised version of Bryant's at the KC airport or anywhere else, don't be fooled. It's crap.