I think maybe it's time to change the name of the thread to "Saucy". With that label it would be a more accurate reflection of what usually goes on in this thread. Y'all can then proceed to have a saucy talk about the different sauces that give the NC pulled pork its flavor.
To those of us in Texas, where the BBQ flavor is actually contained within the meat, and the sauce that covers it up is so disdained, we actually have discussions regarding the meat itself, and only use the fix-ins (the salt and pepper rub) to bring out the flavor instead of masking it. While some Texas establishments have BBQ sauce, if the meat cannot stand alone without it, we do not even bother to grade it. Hot sauce is used, however, but just to spice it up because we like our food HOT.
Coincidentally, I took a 2 hour trip to Snow's (in Lexington, Texas, by the way----just north of Giddings.) yesterday for a late breakfast and early lunch. It has to be that way because it is only open on Saturdays beginning at 8 am and stops serving when the food runs out. Luckily for us, we called at eight and put in a large order to go. By the time we got to the front of the line at 10:30, they had already run out of the chicken, regular sausage and the pork chops. We had to raid our to go order to fill in with the Jalapeņo sausage, brisket and ribs that we ordered. They have a board outside that they use to let people know what they have run out of as the morning progresses. Every time something gets crossed out a big groan goes up from the line.
While most of you know that I favor Kreuz Market in Lockhart, I am now a Snow's convert----and not because it is about 25 minutes closer. Best brisket without a doubt. Best moist smoked chicken ever. Ribs are outrageous. I still prefer Kreuz ribs, however, but this is a very close second because it is prepared a little differently and has a different distinct flavor than Kreuz. The sausage is the best, with a very smokey intense meat flavor with the perfect amount of grease. (On any other day of the week, I still think Kreuz Market has to be a very, very, very close second.)
Y'all just plain do not know what y'all missing.
(Hey, Deac and Dress, y'all know I am just bein' myself on this one. Hope to see you guys again real soon.)
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