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BBQ restaurant, with no BBQ

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I never paid much attention to it but now that I think of it... most of my life the "kind" of BBQ was usually qualified/described when it was mentioned.

Like people saying "I'm making crockpot BBQ..." Or "I'm making grilled BBQ...". And then what we all know as the truest form "I'm making smoked BBQ...".

Most of these people I grew up and experienced making all "kinds" of BBQ could/can really cook so I never thought much about it. The food was always fantastic.

It's interesting how in different parts of the country/world things can be so different. If you don't think so, ask a Texan or someone from Louisiana to attend a Midwestern Friday fish fry and then get ready to see the difference in understanding and expectations on what a fish fry is and what fried fish should taste like lol :emoji_blush:
 
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I've never seen a BBQ joint around here that doesn't have a smoker somewhere on the premises. Must be a state code. A joint like Poukie mentioned wouldn't last a day here.
PoukieBear said:
I just wanted to invite all those poor patrons to my backyard to show them what real bbq should be!
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We all know the best Q comes from our own backyards.
 
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bregent said:
It may not be what most of us think of as BBQ, but have any of you eaten at this place? How can you assume the food isn't good?
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Liquid Smoke, that's how I know the food isn't any good. I personally hate that stuff. But that's just my personal taste, I'm sure some people don't mind it.


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What's wrong with that? Best way to make burgers, IMO.
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Flat top burgers are great, i love them too. But is it BBQ? No.

I feel like this entire restaurant is based on false advertising. That's like me saying "I'm a Victoria Secret model" simply because I happen to be a girl.
 
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PoukieBear said:
Liquid Smoke, that's how I know the food isn't any good. I personally hate that stuff. But that's just my personal taste, I'm sure some people don't mind it.




Flat top burgers are great, i love them too. But is it BBQ? No.

I feel like this entire restaurant is based on false advertising. That's like me saying "I'm a Victoria Secret model" simply because I happen to be a girl.
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Yeah their place seems a bit disingenuous with the name.

Hahhaah that last statement reminded me of a funny little comedian guy who makes good joke about him being with a model that fits this conversation, enjoy!


[EDIT] FYI, that clip gets a little NSFW at the end, just a heads up :)
 
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Thanks! That is encouraging. It took some time to get to the level where I am at but I am ecstatic with the results I now get. I thought I would need years to learn how to run a stick burner and stay awake all night etc to pull it off. The days of crockpot BBQ are long gone. Agree on pretty much all your points and gravitating to TX style bbq and no sauce. Simple rubs and let the smoke be the star. I always found TX style the holy grail. I mean, ANYONE can cook ribs and they turn out ok if the sauce is decent. Same applies to brewing. IPA are easy and no wrong way: tons of hops... Make a simple pils and you gotta have skill.

One aspect missing in this conversation is that there is possibly a legal/zoning thing. It is my understanding many if not nearly all true smoke joints with a pit inside have been grandfathered and no new permits etc can be issued. Of course, running a pit outside etc bends it a bit but I am convinced zoning and health dept will make things harder than many suspect. Plenty of threads here where festivals do not allow smokers etc.
 
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Thanks! That is encouraging. It took some time to get to the level where I am at but I am ecstatic with the results I now get. I thought I would need years to learn how to run a stick burner and stay awake all night etc to pull it off. The days of crockpot BBQ are long gone. Agree on pretty much all your points and gravitating to TX style bbq and no sauce. Simple rubs and let the smoke be the star. I always found TX style the holy grail. I mean, ANYONE can cook ribs and they turn out ok if the sauce is decent. Same applies to brewing. IPA are easy and no wrong way: tons of hops... Make a simple pils and you gotta have skill.

One aspect missing in this conversation is that there is possibly a legal/zoning thing. It is my understanding many if not nearly all true smoke joints with a pit inside have been grandfathered and no new permits etc can be issued. Of course, running a pit outside etc bends it a bit but I am convinced zoning and health dept will make things harder than many suspect. Plenty of threads here where festivals do not allow smokers etc.
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For the part in bold I would have to disagree. I have been to more than one cookout and even a BBQ restaurant that that statement did not hold up.
 
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PoukieBear said:
Liquid Smoke, that's how I know the food isn't any good. I personally hate that stuff. But that's just my personal taste, I'm sure some people don't mind it.




Flat top burgers are great, i love them too. But is it BBQ? No.

I feel like this entire restaurant is based on false advertising. That's like me saying "I'm a Victoria Secret model" simply because I happen to be a girl.
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What?!?!...Wait!!!....YOUR A GIRL?!?!?! LOL
 
PoukieBear said:
I genuinely can't tell if you're laughing is sarcastic or not... damn internet.

https://www.smokingmeatforums.com/threads/so-tired-of-sexism.288657/

Surprise! Yes, I'm a girl. :emoji_astonished:

I have boobs, I have hips, I have a BBQ and a Smoker and I'll challenge anyone to a cookoff. :emoji_sunglasses:
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I was definitely just trying to make you laugh no sarcasm intended at all

And with those qualifications...my only question is ...ARE YOU MARRIED...because you just gave the description of the perfect woman!!
 
NU2SMOKE said:
I was definitely just trying to make you laugh no sarcasm intended at all

And with those qualifications...my only question is ...ARE YOU MARRIED...because you just gave the description of the perfect woman!!
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:emoji_blush::emoji_laughing::emoji_wink:

Yes, I'm married. To the luckiest guy on earth, lol.
 
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What do you do when your wife doesn't like BBQ? Any BBQ. I may or may not be talking about my wife.. But here's a short list of her no-nos: NO ketchup, mustard, mayo, ranch, hamburgers, hotdogs. I tell her she is un-American, but I am lucky to have her lol. I can have all of the food to myself! She does like steak, of course, so there goes the wallet.
 
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And let me add divorce is not an option... But it is a serious question. Anyone got any real suggestions lol?
 
My wife isn't a fan of pork and doesn't go crazy for smoked in general. However, something she does really enjoy is smoked salmon and lightly smoked steak so basically whenever I'm grilling ribs or pork but, I will just vacuum and freeze for later. She hates dark meat chicken so she's not going to eat any leg qtrs. or thighs. So if I make qtrs., I just add a cpl boneless skinless breasts.

would I much rather her like it as much as me? sure but it's not going to happen so I just adjust.
 
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I am super lucky in that respect....my wife loves everything I have made so far on the pit and will try anything new I come up with. When I screw it up she kindly tells me but so far so good...LOL
 
Spodie Odie Spodie Odie I would suggest maybe you get a cookbook or check out amazingribs.com for recipes that I am sure you could make o n the smoker that she would love.
 
10-4. She does like chicken boobs so that's a plus. I will check out the recipes. She does like fish so I will try that on the Traeger soon.
 
banderson7474 said:
Meh life is too short to argue about the term bbq. Look at all the different techniques and variety of food people post in here. I never knew about SV method until coming here.

I've only been to 1 professional BBQ place that I enjoyed in the past 5 yrs and that was Coopers in Austin. Everything else I've been to was sauced out.
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Coopers is the shit..,,,good food man.
 
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