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BBQ- who's got the best? Pick your favorite region...

Best regional BBQ- who's got it? Who wears the crown?

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pmsummer said:
Politics, religion, and barbecue.
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Just not in that order. I live in California, BBQ not great. Went to Illinois for 2 weeks for work. On the weekend I got in my rental car (unlimited mileage) and drove to Memphis. Had the full rack at "Rendevous":yes: Awesome.
 
pmsummer said:
The best Kansas City-style BBQ? Kansas City/Kansas
The best Texas-style BBQ? Texas
The best Memphis/Tennessee-style BBQ? Memphis/Tennessee
The best North Carolina-style BBQ? North Carolina

I've never had good BBQ in any of these styles that I didn't like.

My favorite? Central Texas BBQ, with its wonderful confluence of German, Spanish, Cowboy, and Creole traditions.

P.S. However, in the eyes of God it's OK to pull pork, but cole slaw is still a side-dish.

;)
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I second that motion. It's all good, except for California bbq.
 
There's a few joints here in boston that get it right- excellent BBQ, but of course originated from the south.


I'd find it hard to walk away from any BBQ from any region (except maybe this California style that doesn't seem too popular).


I agree that all four are excellent, and glad we have all four to choose from.


Hoping this post stirrs some interesting discussion, but no matter what wins, I'll be taking the results lightly. After all, it's done in good fun only.
 
I have not had NC BBQ. But for beef, I prefer Kansas City by a small margin over Texas, and for Pork, Memphis is unbeatable. I much prefer hickory and fruit woods (cherry) over mesquite. Maybe because that is what I was raised with.

We had a family move locally from Memphis and they do awesome wings and ribs. They are good friends with the guy that owns Interstate BBQ in Memphis and I must say they put out some mighty fine vittles.
 
Chuck M said:
Just not in that order.
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I just meant that those are three things that should be "off-limits" for board discussions. No good can come of it.

As for ranking, I LOVE barbecue, and dislike politics and religion (as defined by my old buddy, Karl Barth).
 
Anyone who has not tasted all four styles locally should have their vote disqualified. :yes:

And this is likely a poll to see which state has the greatest number of active members. :smoke:

pmsummer said:
Politics, religion, and barbecue.
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Rules revision? :yikes: Again!!?! AUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUGGGHHHHHHHHHH...
 
ozmoid said:
Anyone who has not tasted all four styles locally should have their vote disqualified. :yes:...
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Humbug! I can get all four styles served to me in the greater Boston area, and although not native, the Yanks up here do a dang good job.

ozmoid said:
...And this is likely a poll to see which state has the greatest number of active members. :smoke:...
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Possibly!

Anyhow, I'm sure we can all agree, no matter where it's from, BBQ is darn fine eatin'!


Anyhow, anyone who takes this poll too seriously should have their vote disqualified, and then their head examined.

All done in the name of fun...
 
Without question.......Texas. And, wouldn't you know it, the only decent BBQ we've found in the area (including Philadelphia) is the Texas Roadhouse for ribs. Everything else we've tried tastes like ketchup with sugar added. :thumbsdn:
 
Ribs are my favorite food. But I don't consider them BBQ. Shoulders and butts make the Q. Most ribs are served with a thick tomatoee, sweet sauce that I love. But you would never put that sauce on a butt or shoulder. Pulled pork shoulder, with a thin sauce. Now thats Q.
 
It's a little hard for me to define Texas BBQ - I have eaten tons of different styles throughout the state depending on the region. Central TX conforms most accurately to the original.

Central Texas BBQ is awesome, sauce or no sauce.

But preferably no sauce. That beef has gotta breathe!
 
Photobitstream said:
rileykill, even here in Central Texas the bbq styles vary. I love 'em all, but my favorite is Cooper's in Llano.
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I'm referring to the "Lockhart style" I guess. It seems to be the most authentic (and maybe similar to Cooper's - I haven't had theirs). pmsummer may chime in on this ... maybe he can compare the two.
 
Gotta go with KC style, if for no other reason ignorance of the others.. I've been to Bryants, BB's Lawnside, and Jack Stack, numerous others, living 2 hours away from KC helps... jack stack is definitely the best of the bunch. Best pit beans in the known universe.

deli, considering your reflux thread I'm surprised to find this :nono: :)
 
rileykill said:
I'm referring to the "Lockhart style" I guess. It seems to be the most authentic (and maybe similar to Cooper's - I haven't had theirs). pmsummer may chime in on this ... maybe he can compare the two.
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The "pick it" pit at Cooper's in Llano.

Cooper's (and their derivatives) are great, but nothing beats Smitty's and Kruez's down in Lockhart.

Anyone tried Woody's in San Marcos? Owned by a former Kruez/Smitty's pit man. I've heard good things.
 
jimfet said:
Ribs are my favorite food. But I don't consider them BBQ.
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OK.....but about 10,000 BBQ joints are going to have to change their menu. :D

The thing I miss the most about TX is the food. Best BBQ there is and nothing beats TexMex. Not even BBQ.
 
The Texas BBQ I've grown up with isn't that wimpy Honey and Molasses everyone else makes. It's the good ol'fashioned pepper kick I love!
 
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