Experminted at a BBQ joint today

[kryinggame]

Nice ride.

Got a Road King Classic currently.  Looking to get a street glide soon....ride safe!

They're pretty much the same bike but the Road King has more attitude to it. I like the look of the king.

 

[adam46er]

I had the day off of work today, so I jumped on my Harley SG and rode out to Lexington, N.C. to sample some "famous" and "authentic" BBQ.

I've always heard that the best Que is in Lexington and I couldn't wait to sample it.

Sore butt later, I arrived at this famous restaurant. I 'm not going to mention the name of the restaurant.  I got seated, looked at the menu and asked the waitress if they have any brisket (I've been desiring brisket lately). The sassy old woman,  put her hand on her hips and said, "Sonny, we don't sell beef. We're known for pork!"  A family at the next table, turned around and laughed.

Okay, I got my chopped pork, put a bit of the vinegar based sauce on it and...well, it was decent.  I was expecting some mind blowing Que that was going to make me feel like I was in heaven.  I'm not saying that this famous place doesn't make good BBQ but I was disappointed.  First off, the menu said that they only use pork shoulders, which is salted (not basted) and slow cooked for nine hours using hickory and oak wood because this is authentic Lexington BBQ.

Well, I keep my Que simple. I usually get an 8 -9 lbr boston butt, rub it with jeff's rub. Slow cook it at 225 degrees until it reaches my desired temp and have Todd's Pitmaster pellets burning. Then after I pull it, I season it with SoFlaQuer's finishing sauce.  Forgive my arrogance but this recipe is way better than the stuff I ate today.

The point of this thread is, never be intimidated by so called experts. This is a great website and there's tons of great advice on here to teach you how to make "expert" BBQ.

Oh I am so with you on this one.  I think most of my food I smoke or grill is way better than I can get at a restaurant.  I went to a Texas Road House the other night and the steak sucked.  Mine are so much better.

 

[thsmormonsmokes]

Oh I am so with you on this one.  I think most of my food I smoke or grill is way better than I can get at a restaurant.  I went to a Texas Road House the other night and the steak sucked.  Mine are so much better.

I've had a mixed bag at Texas Roadhouse.  I've had a few steaks there that were lousy, and a few that were pretty good.  I'm not sure why the inconsistency.

But I agree with your main point.  I can make a WAY better steak than any restaurant.  Apparently it's difficult to understand that all you need is a little salt and some fresh cracked pepper, and  cook it on super high heat until medium rare.

 

[scarbelly]

I've had a mixed bag at Texas Roadhouse.  I've had a few steaks there that were lousy, and a few that were pretty good.  I'm not sure why the inconsistency.

But I agree with your main point.  I can make a WAY better steak than any restaurant.  Apparently it's difficult to understand that all you need is a little salt and some fresh cracked pepper, and  cook it on super high heat until medium rare.

They closed the one down here because no one went to it! 

 

[rbranstner]

The best thing at Dave's is the pickles LOL 

Yea the spicy/sweet pickles are awesome. I buy them all the time in the grocery store. Good stuff.  Ok so if you go to Famous Daves just order the pickles and the corn bread. :-)

 

[adam46er]

I've had a mixed bag at Texas Roadhouse.  I've had a few steaks there that were lousy, and a few that were pretty good.  I'm not sure why the inconsistency.

But I agree with your main point.  I can make a WAY better steak than any restaurant.  Apparently it's difficult to understand that all you need is a little salt and some fresh cracked pepper, and  cook it on super high heat until medium rare.

Salt and pepper are good as well but try this.  Take the generic clover valley spice meat tederizer and Tony's Cajun Seasoning and rub it on both sides of your steak.  Just be careful how much or it will be to salty. mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm so good!