Duke vs Kentucky

[devildeac]

I always heard that proper Brunswick stew should be made with squirrel.

-jk

This is no squirrel in this story/recipe. Sorry, -jk.

http://www.newsobserver.com/2014/10/...wick.html?rh=1

[killerleft]

The Lexington Barbecue Festival is this Saturday. Lots of stuff going on, as usual:

http://www.barbecuefestival.com/

Maybe one day the eastern part of the state will warrant a festival of its own!

LOL, a joke, please! I love eastern 'Q and have travelled many miles to sample it!

[Jarhead]

The Lexington Barbecue Festival is this Saturday. Lots of stuff going on, as usual:

http://www.barbecuefestival.com/

Maybe one day the eastern part of the state will warrant a festival of its own!

LOL, a joke, please! I love eastern 'Q and have travelled many miles to sample it!

Yeah, joke it is. They use ketchup, don't they?

[killerleft]

Yeah, joke it is. They use ketchup, don't they?

The sauces vary wildly. Some have ketchup, I guess. But if one of the many Lex-style places I have visited has had ketchup in the dip, I have never detected it. Ketchup on the fries is another matter.

That everything-but-the-squeal stuff, I heard that they grind it up and put it in these little aluminum cans and call it "potted meat".

[devildeac]

The sauces vary wildly. Some have ketchup, I guess. But if one of the many Lex-style places I have visited has had ketchup in the dip, I have never detected it. Ketchup on the fries is another matter.

That everything-but-the-squeal stuff, I heard that they grind it up and put it in these little aluminum cans and call it "potted meat".

SPAM!!!

Enjoy:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_eYSuPKP3Y

[Devil in the Blue Dress]

It's my understanding that the red sauces used with Lexington style barbecue and also used in the red barbecue slaw is is a vinegar based sauce with some tomato juice or tomato base added, not catchup.

[killerleft]

SPAM!!!

Enjoy:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_eYSuPKP3Y

I am watching a DVR'd episode of Hawaii Five-0 as I read this. Wierd, yes, but strange, too!

[lotusland]

Wow had to scroll all the way to pg 12 for the BBQ thread. I enjoyed some good Eastern Q at Parker’s in Wilson recently. I'd been there before but it had been a few years. No complaints but, all in all, I’d say it was a bit less than my ECU buddies had built it up to be. I will say that they handled the crowd there very efficiently so no need to be intimidated by a full parking lot. The next day my customer in Wilson insisted that Bill’s BBQ is better. Apparently Bill raises his own hogs and also runs a well- known BBQ joint there if less famous than Parker's. Bill’s is on my list to try next time.

I traveled a bit further inland a few days later and tried the Galax Smokehouse in Galax, VA at the recommendation of my hotel's front desk attendant. The brisket was recommended and, even though I'm generally inclined to pass on brisket in favor of some chopped pork, I decided to see what the fuss was all about. I was told before and after eating there that they had won some "national awards". Now this brisket was served over some mashed potatoes and was truly delicious. I've never had it served that way and was not aware that was even a thing. Regardless it was outstanding. My 2 dinner companions had chopped pork and dry rub ribs and both were also very tasty. So if you find yourself in South Western VA I recommend the Galax smokehouse for whatever brand of Q you are craving.

[allenmurray]

For those of you in the Alamance County area, give Dickie-Do's a try. it is in Haw River at the intersection of Hwy 70 and Hwy 49 (about mid-way between Mebane and Burlington). Good Eastern NC pork, above average brisket, and extraordinary smoked chicken. http://www.dickie-dos.com/

[CWTapp]

I cannot tell if this has already been posted or not, but if you have never been to Morris BBQ in Hookerton, repent as soon as possible. Saturday only, get there by noon if you want to be on the safe side.

http://morrisbarbeque.com/index.html

http://www.southernfoodways.org/inte...rris-barbeque/

891 Morris BBQ Road Hookerton, NC 28538

It is conveniently located a short drive from the famous Skylight Inn in Ayden, in case you are in the mood for a tasting. Hit Morris' first.

[Tripping William]

I traveled a bit further inland a few days later and tried the Galax Smokehouse in Galax, VA at the recommendation of my hotel's front desk attendant. The brisket was recommended and, even though I'm generally inclined to pass on brisket in favor of some chopped pork, I decided to see what the fuss was all about. I was told before and after eating there that they had won some "national awards". Now this brisket was served over some mashed potatoes and was truly delicious. I've never had it served that way and was not aware that was even a thing. Regardless it was outstanding. My 2 dinner companions had chopped pork and dry rub ribs and both were also very tasty. So if you find yourself in South Western VA I recommend the Galax smokehouse for whatever brand of Q you are craving.

My experience with Galax Smokehouse was similar: Surprisingly good stuff. It certainly gets a nod over Macadoo's (the only other real non-fast-food place in town). I have not made it up for the Smoke On The Mountain festival in Galax, but understand it is outstanding as well.

[devildeac]

Duke vs Kentucky vs Japan?

From the Raleigh N&O this am:

http://highonthehog.nandoweb.net/


BACON!!!!! (see below)

http://highonthehog.nandoweb.net/wp-...614CEL_web.jpg

[lotusland]

Had to go 20-pages deep to find the BBQ thread. Any way seems there will be hole in the Durham BBQ scene for a time. Never tried it myself though...


http://charleston.eater.com/2015/2/1...que-restaurant

[Dukehky]

Had to go 20-pages deep to find the BBQ thread. Any way seems there will be hole in the Durham BBQ scene for a time. Never tried it myself though...


http://charleston.eater.com/2015/2/1...que-restaurant

The Pit is in Raleigh. Freaking incredible though.

[Dr. Rosenrosen]

The Pit is in Raleigh. Freaking incredible though.

I don't understand the obsession with the Pit - either the Raleigh or the Durham version. Been to both. The pork is dry. I don't find it to be nearly as flavorful as other local cue joints. Maybe that's because they cook the whole pig instead of the butts? Smoke can only penetrate so deep... And frankly, I feel like you are overpaying for the atmosphere and generally crappy service. He may get style points for using wood and smoking the whole pig and for the restaurants not looking like a whole in the wall. But the cue (and sides) just don't stand up to places like Backyard BBQ Pit or Lexington #1 (or even Allen and Sons, which I don't actually love).

[fgb]

born in this state, grew up here, lived all over it. i have had a lot of great bbq. the durham pit is blocks from my house, so i went there for dinner once.

[HaveFunExpectToWin]

I don't understand the obsession with the Pit - either the Raleigh or the Durham version. Been to both. The pork is dry. I don't find it to be nearly as flavorful as other local cue joints. Maybe that's because they cook the whole pig instead of the butts? Smoke can only penetrate so deep... And frankly, I feel like you are overpaying for the atmosphere and generally crappy service. He may get style points for using wood and smoking the whole pig and for the restaurants not looking like a whole in the wall. But the cue (and sides) just don't stand up to places like Backyard BBQ Pit or Lexington #1 (or even Allen and Sons, which I don't actually love).

What are your thoughts on Ed Mitchell's Que in Durham? I went after the ND game and liked it. The pimento cheese dip with pork rinds seemed excessive, but wasn't bad (I'd never tried pork rinds before). The bbq was good and their banana pudding hit the spot.

[devildeac]

What are your thoughts on Ed Mitchell's Que in Durham? I went after the ND game and liked it. The pimento cheese dip with pork rinds seemed excessive, but wasn't bad (I'd never tried pork rinds before). The bbq was good and their banana pudding hit the spot.

From the link about 5 posts above, it looks like Ed has closed Que and is currently looking for another space. Never got to eat there. It may have been open less than 2 years.

[flyingdutchdevil]

From the link about 5 posts above, it looks like Ed has closed Que and is currently looking for another space. Never got to eat there. It may have been open less than 2 years.

I went to Ed's a few weeks back on a Monday. My friend and I were the only ones there. Really good que, nice environment, decent staff...but empty! Sad to here it's moving.

[HaveFunExpectToWin]

From the link about 5 posts above, it looks like Ed has closed Que and is currently looking for another space. Never got to eat there. It may have been open less than 2 years.

Oh, well, glad I got there while I could.

Found this in the N&O. http://www.newsobserver.com/2015/02/...-has.html?rh=1