BBQ... The real thing

Whipper Snapper · 03-01-2009, 12:17 AM

I'm going to quote myself here

"Forget all you folks who think throwing meat on a grill at a little house party is BBQ.

If the meat hasn't had a dry rub put on it, followed by hours of precious slow cooking (in a smoker of course), basted and then blasted with some good bbq sauce after it's finished... Then it isn't BBQ."

And without further ado, straight from kansas city, I give you-

Arthur Bryant's
It's the president's choice.

icehog3 · 03-01-2009, 12:21 AM

I got my first taste of Kansas City BBQ in December thanks to Mr. allanb, Blake. I am sold.

white_s2k · 03-01-2009, 12:21 AM

BBQ without a smoker isn't real BBQ.

Can't disagree with you there

Everything else is "just grilling"

goalie204 · 03-01-2009, 12:32 AM

agreed, without smoking low and slow, it is just grilling, but don't know anyone who would argue that

eber · 03-01-2009, 10:01 AM

I got a smoker this summer, and the first time smoking anything I was cooking for 50+ people for my Aunt's birthday (no pressure) made baby backs and brisket. it was a lot of work but a lot of fun. we are thinking about having a competition this summer, just for fun of course with family and friends.

Whipper Snapper · 03-01-2009, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by icehog3

I got my first taste of Kansas City BBQ in December thanks to Mr. allanb, Blake. I am sold.

The next time you're in kansas city, the bbq is on me.

goalie204 · 03-01-2009, 11:38 AM

my daD who has travelled the world and eaten some bbq several times in kansas, tennesse, texas said the best he's had was in atlanta, but i just wnat to try them all, bbq makes me weak in the knees :X

03-01-2009, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by goalie204

my daD who has travelled the world and eaten some bbq several times in kansas, tennesse, texas said the best he's had was in atlanta, but i just wnat to try them all, bbq makes me weak in the knees :X

No thats not possible... Not Atlanta for the best Que... Skanky Ho's, yes.. BBQ.. Dont believe it.. I am a transplanted Txn, and I have chowed down in St.Louis, Tennessee, and of course Texas, but lets not even forget Carolina style...
Damn I love cooked meat!!

icehog3 · 03-01-2009, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tecnorobo

The next time you're in kansas city, the bbq is on me.

Figuratively, of course!

Blake, I will likely be visiting KC this summer, so hopefully we can finally have a herf together.

shilala · 03-01-2009, 01:22 PM

Oh, man. Looks incredible.

03-01-2009, 01:28 PM

I am looking forward to my first KC Q here in the next couple days.

If it tastes as good as it looks I am sold.
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cle_smoker · 03-01-2009, 03:17 PM

Cleveland BBQ isn't half bad either.

cle_smoker

03-01-2009, 03:31 PM

The best BBQ I've ever had was prior to 1986 when I moved to Texas, it was from Leo's Bar-B-Q in OKC. I think it was on Kelly? Great meat and sauce to die for.

Geppetto · 03-01-2009, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tecnorobo

The next time you're in kansas city, the bbq is on me.

Oh Lord, you didn't go there! You're ON!

newcigarz · 03-01-2009, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cle_smoker

Cleveland BBQ isn't half bad either.

cle_smoker

That looks tasty.

mikeyj23 · 03-01-2009, 06:18 PM

Arthur Bryant's absolutely cannot be beat - thanks for the pics and reminder!

King James · 03-01-2009, 06:38 PM

Never had KC BBQ..... can get some good bbq around here, but not sure how it compares. Those pics do look tastey though

eber · 03-01-2009, 06:56 PM

giono2 · 03-01-2009, 07:05 PM

I have done briskets on my WSM for the past two weekends. I'm just getting into it, bur it has been a blast so far. People are amazed (and so am I) by what I can put out. It's also a great excuse to stand around and have a smoke.

03-01-2009, 09:12 PM

KC BBQ isn't complete without a visit to Gates BBQ and Sons. When I lived there for 12 years I was a permanent fixture and I have tasted every BBQ joint in town,,you're not going to beat this place. Just like cigars, we all have our tastes when it comes to things we like and BBQ is subjective at best,,,,but Beef on Bun with fries,,,BB and Yammer pie gets it done every time!!

03-01-2009, 12:17 AM	#1
Whipper Snapper 95% Banter 5% MMM Habanos Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Blake Location: Shawnee Posts: 1,037 Trading: (0)	BBQ... The real thing I'm going to quote myself here "Forget all you folks who think throwing meat on a grill at a little house party is BBQ. If the meat hasn't had a dry rub put on it, followed by hours of precious slow cooking (in a smoker of course), basted and then blasted with some good bbq sauce after it's finished... Then it isn't BBQ." And without further ado, straight from kansas city, I give you- Arthur Bryant's It's the president's choice. __________________ "I don't feel that smoking makes me ashamed, and therefore I mean to smoke to the glory of God." -Charles Spurgeon.

03-01-2009, 12:21 AM	#2
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,266 Trading: (60)	Re: BBQ... The real thing I got my first taste of Kansas City BBQ in December thanks to Mr. allanb, Blake. I am sold. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

03-01-2009, 12:21 AM	#3
white_s2k The Dude Abides Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Josh Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,052 Trading: (20)	Re: BBQ... The real thing BBQ without a smoker isn't real BBQ. Can't disagree with you there Everything else is "just grilling" __________________ "An armed society is a polite society. Manners are good when one may have to back up his acts with his life." – Robert A. Heinlein

03-01-2009, 12:32 AM	#4
goalie204 Have My Own Room Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Myles Location: Winnipeg Posts: 1,659 Trading: (12)	Re: BBQ... The real thing agreed, without smoking low and slow, it is just grilling, but don't know anyone who would argue that

03-01-2009, 10:01 AM	#5
eber Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Erik Posts: 1,229 Trading: (7)	Re: BBQ... The real thing I got a smoker this summer, and the first time smoking anything I was cooking for 50+ people for my Aunt's birthday (no pressure) made baby backs and brisket. it was a lot of work but a lot of fun. we are thinking about having a competition this summer, just for fun of course with family and friends.

03-01-2009, 11:38 AM	#7
goalie204 Have My Own Room Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Myles Location: Winnipeg Posts: 1,659 Trading: (12)	Re: BBQ... The real thing my daD who has travelled the world and eaten some bbq several times in kansas, tennesse, texas said the best he's had was in atlanta, but i just wnat to try them all, bbq makes me weak in the knees :X

03-01-2009, 01:22 PM	#10
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: BBQ... The real thing Oh, man. Looks incredible. __________________

03-01-2009, 01:28 PM	#11
leasingthisspace Guest Posts: n/a	Re: BBQ... The real thing I am looking forward to my first KC Q here in the next couple days. If it tastes as good as it looks I am sold. Posted via Mobile Device

03-01-2009, 03:17 PM	#12
cle_smoker Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Robert Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 403 Trading: (1)	Re: BBQ... The real thing Cleveland BBQ isn't half bad either. cle_smoker

03-01-2009, 03:31 PM	#13
nozero Guest Posts: n/a	Re: BBQ... The real thing The best BBQ I've ever had was prior to 1986 when I moved to Texas, it was from Leo's Bar-B-Q in OKC. I think it was on Kelly? Great meat and sauce to die for.

03-01-2009, 06:18 PM	#16
mikeyj23 Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Michael Location: Texas Posts: 635 Trading: (10)	Re: BBQ... The real thing Arthur Bryant's absolutely cannot be beat - thanks for the pics and reminder!

03-01-2009, 06:38 PM	#17
King James Regard Me! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jim Location: Dark Side Of The Moon Posts: 2,565 Trading: (2)	Re: BBQ... The real thing Never had KC BBQ..... can get some good bbq around here, but not sure how it compares. Those pics do look tastey though __________________ Mob Herfin' Since 2006

03-01-2009, 06:56 PM	#18
eber Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Erik Posts: 1,229 Trading: (7)	Re: BBQ... The real thing

03-01-2009, 07:05 PM	#19
giono2 Fresh Meat Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Matt Posts: 14 Trading: (0)	Re: BBQ... The real thing I have done briskets on my WSM for the past two weekends. I'm just getting into it, bur it has been a blast so far. People are amazed (and so am I) by what I can put out. It's also a great excuse to stand around and have a smoke.

03-01-2009, 09:12 PM	#20
Cigary Guest Posts: n/a	Re: BBQ... The real thing KC BBQ isn't complete without a visit to Gates BBQ and Sons. When I lived there for 12 years I was a permanent fixture and I have tasted every BBQ joint in town,,you're not going to beat this place. Just like cigars, we all have our tastes when it comes to things we like and BBQ is subjective at best,,,,but Beef on Bun with fries,,,BB and Yammer pie gets it done every time!!