The Smokehouse
3306 Roland Ave (at Rigsby)
San Antonio, TX 78210
Funky side-of-the-road kinda joint. Looks like it's been here for quite awhile.
Platters or by the pound.
Beef Brisket -
Good meat flavor with nice smoke, slightly dry but delicious.
Pork Spare Ribs-
The best ribs I've had in San Antonio thus far! Juicy and delicious, not falling off the bone but firm yet tender, just right. Nothing stands out with the rub mainly salt & pepper not spicy, offered a nice simple crust.
Sweet vinegar style BBQ sauce went well with the Q.
Great neighborhood BBQ joint, I'd recommend it.
QQQQ
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Thursday, May 28, 2009
The Barbecue Station - San Antonio, TX
The Barbecue Station
1610 N.E. Loop 410
San Antonio, TX 78209
Located just off route 410 this place looks like it once was a great BBQ joint but the owners lost interest. the upside is it doesn't look like they've changed their prices since they opened so that pretty good.
Brisket was Ok, nothing to get excited about, simple rub was kind of unnoticeable. Ribs were a bit chewy could use more smoke.
Ok if you're desperate for Q but with so many other great joints in San Antone, I wouldn't recommend it.
QQ
1610 N.E. Loop 410
San Antonio, TX 78209
Located just off route 410 this place looks like it once was a great BBQ joint but the owners lost interest. the upside is it doesn't look like they've changed their prices since they opened so that pretty good.
Brisket was Ok, nothing to get excited about, simple rub was kind of unnoticeable. Ribs were a bit chewy could use more smoke.
Ok if you're desperate for Q but with so many other great joints in San Antone, I wouldn't recommend it.
Monday, May 18, 2009
Leonard's - Memphis, TN
Leonard's
103 N Main St.
Memphis, TN 38103
The double door entry seals in the aroma which upon entry hits you in the face like a warm summer day.
Ribs thick, meaty and juicy, firm but very tender with a fresh dusting of salt spice rub. My-Oh-My this is some good ribs!
A sauce of sweet vinegar, with lots if chili powder and paprika,.
As you dip the rib into the sauce and taste, the magical combination of the salt spice rib rub mixes perfectly with the sweet vinager sauce for a a combination only the sum if the two parts can create. Sweet start and spice finish
The beans cooked long and creamy with bits of pork, finely chopped mustard cole slaw with red bell pepper, carrot and thick dill
Trimned Ribs, 4" long lightly smoked, great flavor, meat firm but very tender
Fantastic BBQ
QQQQQ
Five Qs for this one!
103 N Main St.
Memphis, TN 38103
The double door entry seals in the aroma which upon entry hits you in the face like a warm summer day.
Ribs thick, meaty and juicy, firm but very tender with a fresh dusting of salt spice rub. My-Oh-My this is some good ribs!
A sauce of sweet vinegar, with lots if chili powder and paprika,.
As you dip the rib into the sauce and taste, the magical combination of the salt spice rib rub mixes perfectly with the sweet vinager sauce for a a combination only the sum if the two parts can create. Sweet start and spice finish
The beans cooked long and creamy with bits of pork, finely chopped mustard cole slaw with red bell pepper, carrot and thick dill
Trimned Ribs, 4" long lightly smoked, great flavor, meat firm but very tender
Fantastic BBQ
QQQQQ
Five Qs for this one!
Sunday, May 17, 2009
The Bar-B-Q Shop - Memphis, TN
The Bar-B-Q Shop
1782 Madison Avenue
Memphis, TN 38104
901-272-1277
The sign in the window says "best barbeque in Memphis", a hefty claim indeed. They were out of ribs, beef and Texas Toast (overheard a waiter saying: "I ain't never seen that happen before!"). It was Memphis in May however so a lot of Que fans in town So tonight it's pork!
We started with the smoked bologna, cheese, crackers & peppers appetizer. I ordered pork half & half dinner: pulled pork, cole slaw, barbeque spaghetti (say what) and Texas toast (came with sliced burger buns).
It may not look like much but yummers, the chopped pork was smoky moist and delicious. Sauce was great with nice tang and intricate mix of spices. Barbeque spaghetti, awesome with a nice BBQ sauce, not overbearing, sprinkled with chopped pork.
I can only imagine the goodness of the ribs and brisket, it'll have to wait till another day, sigh.
QQQQ
1782 Madison Avenue
Memphis, TN 38104
901-272-1277
The sign in the window says "best barbeque in Memphis", a hefty claim indeed. They were out of ribs, beef and Texas Toast (overheard a waiter saying: "I ain't never seen that happen before!"). It was Memphis in May however so a lot of Que fans in town So tonight it's pork!
We started with the smoked bologna, cheese, crackers & peppers appetizer. I ordered pork half & half dinner: pulled pork, cole slaw, barbeque spaghetti (say what) and Texas toast (came with sliced burger buns).
It may not look like much but yummers, the chopped pork was smoky moist and delicious. Sauce was great with nice tang and intricate mix of spices. Barbeque spaghetti, awesome with a nice BBQ sauce, not overbearing, sprinkled with chopped pork.
I can only imagine the goodness of the ribs and brisket, it'll have to wait till another day, sigh.
QQQQ
Memphis in May
Memphis in May - Memphis, TN
We enter the Mother of all BBQ Competitions, where the visitors are hungry and pigs are scared. Oh boy! this is going to be good! Pork is King!
As we walk amid the smoke and spice we can only imagine the goodness of the tasty swine slowly cooking beyond the barriers of each smoky encampment.
There was a tasting tent but I guess we missed out on that. For the most part tasting is primarily enjoyed by the Judges, Sponsors and Crew. However we were invited into a couple of the claims for some liquid refreshment, these folks are mighty friendly round these parts.
And the Winner is!
The Grand Championship went to the Pork Shoulder entry of the "Sweet Swine O' Mine" team from Memphis, TN.
First Place - Ribs went to "Baby Back Griller Allstars" of Southaven, TN
First Place - Whole Hog going to "Party Que" of Batesville, AK.
A great trip at a great time in the land 'o the pig.
We enter the Mother of all BBQ Competitions, where the visitors are hungry and pigs are scared. Oh boy! this is going to be good! Pork is King!
As we walk amid the smoke and spice we can only imagine the goodness of the tasty swine slowly cooking beyond the barriers of each smoky encampment.
There was a tasting tent but I guess we missed out on that. For the most part tasting is primarily enjoyed by the Judges, Sponsors and Crew. However we were invited into a couple of the claims for some liquid refreshment, these folks are mighty friendly round these parts.
And the Winner is!
The Grand Championship went to the Pork Shoulder entry of the "Sweet Swine O' Mine" team from Memphis, TN.
First Place - Ribs went to "Baby Back Griller Allstars" of Southaven, TN
First Place - Whole Hog going to "Party Que" of Batesville, AK.
A great trip at a great time in the land 'o the pig.
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Pig on Beale - Memphis, TN
Pig on Beale
167 Beale St
Memphis TN
This my friends is "pork with an attitude" so they say, fortunately the waitress didn't have an attitude.
Rack of Baby Backs were meaty, tender and quite delicious though a bit dry. Slathered with sweet and tangy sauce. The sauce on the table offered in mild or spicy (really hot). Slaw looked a bit bland but tasted Ok, nothing special. Beans were good with a hint of jalapeño flavor.
A bit of a touristy joint but good, Elvis was there.
QQQ
167 Beale St
Memphis TN
This my friends is "pork with an attitude" so they say, fortunately the waitress didn't have an attitude.
Rack of Baby Backs were meaty, tender and quite delicious though a bit dry. Slathered with sweet and tangy sauce. The sauce on the table offered in mild or spicy (really hot). Slaw looked a bit bland but tasted Ok, nothing special. Beans were good with a hint of jalapeño flavor.
A bit of a touristy joint but good, Elvis was there.
QQQ
Martin's BBQ Joint - Nashville, TN
Martin's BBQ Joint
7215 Nolensville Road Nashville, TN 37135
Man O Boy, this is some good eats here. I discovered Martin's BBQ when I stumbled across his blog, documenting the ups and downs of starting his BBQ Joint.
Since we were headed to Nashville, Martin's was a must.
Brisket and Ribs wowee wow.
The Brisket was tender, juicy with a kiss of smoke flavor. Enhanced by a Rub to
The sweet and tangy sauce offered a slight hint of cloves and cinnamon.
Ribs meaty and falling off the bone, absolutely delicious!
I ate here just before starting this blog so details are a bit sketchy, I'll get better, but man it was gooooood.
QQQQQ
7215 Nolensville Road Nashville, TN 37135
Man O Boy, this is some good eats here. I discovered Martin's BBQ when I stumbled across his blog, documenting the ups and downs of starting his BBQ Joint.
Since we were headed to Nashville, Martin's was a must.
Brisket and Ribs wowee wow.
The Brisket was tender, juicy with a kiss of smoke flavor. Enhanced by a Rub to
The sweet and tangy sauce offered a slight hint of cloves and cinnamon.
Ribs meaty and falling off the bone, absolutely delicious!
I ate here just before starting this blog so details are a bit sketchy, I'll get better, but man it was gooooood.
QQQQQ
The Quest Begins
I have been a fan and admirer of great barbeque from before the beginning.
Now let's get something straight right off the bat, when I say barbeque I'm not talking about grilling burgers, I'm speaking of the indirect heat, smoking, low and slow cooking variety, often involving hunks of wood.
As a young lad, my Father introduced me to "indirect heat" cooking with a Weber kettle back in the 70's. As time went on I discovered a New Braunfels Smoker and life hasn't been the same since.
What I hope to accomplish with this blog is to document and share my experiences of all things barbeque.
I'll offer my experiences of the Barbeque that I partake along with a rating system of one to five Qs, five being good, one being not so good.
I will also be throwing in some recipes and other things that may come along as I see fit.
Rating from one to five Qs
Q - Not so hot
QQ - Luke warm
QQQ - Gettin warmer
QQQQ - Pretty hot
QQQQQ- Smokin!
So I hope you enjoy, let the QueQuest Begin!
Now let's get something straight right off the bat, when I say barbeque I'm not talking about grilling burgers, I'm speaking of the indirect heat, smoking, low and slow cooking variety, often involving hunks of wood.
As a young lad, my Father introduced me to "indirect heat" cooking with a Weber kettle back in the 70's. As time went on I discovered a New Braunfels Smoker and life hasn't been the same since.
What I hope to accomplish with this blog is to document and share my experiences of all things barbeque.
I'll offer my experiences of the Barbeque that I partake along with a rating system of one to five Qs, five being good, one being not so good.
I will also be throwing in some recipes and other things that may come along as I see fit.
Rating from one to five Qs
Q - Not so hot
QQ - Luke warm
QQQ - Gettin warmer
QQQQ - Pretty hot
QQQQQ- Smokin!
So I hope you enjoy, let the QueQuest Begin!
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