Ribs across America....

[softball]

Just crossed the border. Here we are at a Flying J's truck stop in Tacoma Wa. in our recreational vehicle. Heading down the I5 toward Oregon and due south . No idea where we are going or where we will wind up but I will keep you posted.....

[Toby]

Happy trails!

[gonzo]

Ill start researching the RIb joints in Charlotte.
Ill be in Atlanta at the end of the month.

[softball]

well, here I am in Medford Oregon in another truck stop drinking JD and wondering if the snow in the mountains will be a problem tomorrow. Perhaps, highway 1 down the coast may be in the cards. Hmmmmm. Nothing as serene as drinking JD straight from the bottle and contemplating the future. I could even get sublime enough to apologize to Raw Alex......prolly not. LOL

[Toby]

Originally Posted by rhetorical

...wondering if the snow in the mountains will be a problem tomorrow. Perhaps, highway 1 down the coast may be in the cards...

US 101 down the coast isn't bad, as two lane highways go, but getting from Medford over to the coast is no fun at all.

They usually keep I-5 over the Siskiyou's plowed and sanded unless the snow is falling faster than they can keep up with.

[TheEnforcer]

Hope you are having fun.. I'll be checking in with you very soon....

[softball]

Finally made it to California. We're lost in the redwoods of Humboldt County trying not to slip on the milk and get stuck in the honey. The pavement seems shiny and has an eerie yellowish glow.

[trishauptown]

Montgomery Inn in Cincinnati, but I think Walts in Northern Kentucky is better

[Hell Puppy]

I'm of the opinion that there is no really spectacular BBQ west of the Rockies or north of the mason dixon line.

[TheEnforcer]

Wisconsin Dells is more of a summer destination but the food there is great.

I haven't been there in years but they have the best ribs on the planet.

http://www.houseofembers.com/

And this place has some of the best steaks on the planet

http://www.del-bar.com/main.htm

[softball]

Its freeking wet and cold in sonoma but I did get to eat at the CIA.....when on the coast, eat the local food. Heading south west to death valley. closer to ribs and should be in chili country soon.

[TheEnforcer]

I suppose you might be able to make it all the way out here if you are gone long enough.. lol

[softball]

Truck stop in Bakersfield (#36 your shower is ready) at the moment. Still cold. Heading for Barstow. Am thinking Roswell, Alamagordo and beyond.....

[Hell Puppy]

sonoma yesterday, bakersfield today?

you're not stopping very long anywhere so far...

[softball]

Originally Posted by Hell Puppy

sonoma yesterday, bakersfield today?

you're not stopping very long anywhere so far...

We are trying to outrun the shit weather. Spent thr night in death valley and fit in a six mile walk at zabriski point before the rain and wind. tonight at the circus circus trailer park on the strip and a great dinner at Battistas. not sure where we will head next. I am thinking roswell then heading for warmfuckingweather.

[Hell Puppy]

Originally Posted by rhetorical

We are trying to outrun the shit weather. Spent thr night in death valley and fit in a six mile walk at zabriski point before the rain and wind. tonight at the circus circus trailer park on the strip and a great dinner at Battistas. not sure where we will head next. I am thinking roswell then heading for warmfuckingweather.

Makes sense.

I'm just a bit scared of RV's. joesho got in one a couple of years ago and hasn't been seen or heard from since.

[DannyCox]

G, are you just staying West or are you also planning a run East?

[softball]

Originally Posted by DannyCox

G, are you just staying West or are you also planning a run East?

not sure, danny, just trying to find some warm weather. Hopefully Tucson tomorrow will be decent and then on to Roswell and El Paso

[Hell Puppy]

The southeast is already seeing 60's and 70's.

Though typically we'll get one more cold blast for a few days before spring really settles in.

The quality of your BBQ picks up in Texas, KC, Memphis and peaks as you enter the deep south.

[softball]

Just outside of Tombstone for a couple of days and the weather is improving. Roswell and El Paso on the horizon. Finally settling into the trip with the sunshine.

[softball]

OK, so far its "The Snazzy Pig" in Roswell New Mexico. Hands down the best ribs so far. The worst.....again hands down .....Tomaine Tony's Pit BBQ in El Paso. Walked out after one bite. Worse than Dixie's.

[venustoys]

I envy your adventure, rhetorical. Wish I can do that too.

[softball]

A full moon, crashing surf, and crab on the beach in Malibu.....God I love this business.

[MissLizz]

Originally Posted by rhetorical

crab on the beach in Malibu.....God I love this business.

Sex-on-the-beach in Phoenix was pretty good too.
Glad you are having fun. It was fantastic meeting you ya big prick!!!

Lizz

[gonzo]

Originally Posted by MissLizz

Sex-on-the-beach in Phoenix was pretty good too.
Glad you are having fun. It was fantastic meeting you ya big prick!!!

Lizz

We had a lot of fun hanging out with Graham in San Fran.

[softball]

Originally Posted by MissLizz

Sex-on-the-beach in Phoenix was pretty good too.
Glad you are having fun. It was fantastic meeting you ya big prick!!!

Lizz

It really was a blast. I have a new appreciation for cucumber sandwiches.....lol.

[pornlaw]

Damn I was just over in Malibu -- Gladstones on the Beach !!!

Enjoy the moonlight ocean...

Michael

www.AdultBizLaw.com

[softball]

Ya gotta love LA....where else can you watch a movie (Enter Laughing) and spend the evening listening to Carl Reiner reminisce in the company of a few dozen die hard core movie junkies.

[miz_wright]

Originally Posted by rhetorical

Ya gotta love LA....where else can you watch a movie (Enter Laughing) and spend the evening listening to Carl Reiner reminisce in the company of a few dozen die hard core movie junkies.

Here's hoping I'll get a chance to see you in the not so distant future.

Is there a Tempe stop in about 3 weeks on the itinerary?

[softball]

Originally Posted by LizAEBN

Here's hoping I'll get a chance to see you in the not so distant future.

Is there a Tempe stop in about 3 weeks on the itinerary?

unfortunately, we were just in Tempe where we met Miss Lizz, now we are thinking of moving north in California...Big Sur and then Oregon and Washington if the weather improves.

[Hell Puppy]

Originally Posted by rhetorical

unfortunately, we were just in Tempe where we met Miss Lizz, now we are thinking of moving north in California...Big Sur and then Oregon and Washington if the weather improves.

Ribs across america and you see one corner and dont even make it to rib country...

[softball]

Originally Posted by Hell Puppy

Ribs across america and you see one corner and dont even make it to rib country...

Blame the weather. Best of intentions, worst of weather. It was even fucking snowing in Charlotte. What would you do? Eat ribs in the snow or sushi on the beach?

[softball]

Its a bit of serendipity, but tomorrow "I'm going to Disneyland" and its my birthday so its free.....ya can't beat that with a stick.

[billp]

There are no ribs north of Florida and west of Memphis. I looked.

[Toby]

Originally Posted by billp

There are no ribs north of Florida and west of Memphis. I looked.

Hmmm, when did they move Memphis west of Texas?

[Hell Puppy]

Originally Posted by Toby

Hmmm, when did they move Memphis west of Texas?

Most of the texas ribs I've had are of the beef variety and involve gnawing off the bone. Beef ribs are great as is texas bbq in general, but I generally consider it different from "southern BBQ".

In the south when i think ribs, i'm thinking pig, and cooked to the point that they're falling off the bone and slathered in a sweet sauce. In a proper BBQ joint the sauce is often applied literally with a mop.

The definitiion of proper BBQ quite literally depends upon where you're standing in the country.

Here in Georgia where I stand right now, my benchmark is Williamson Bros...pulled pork and a sweet 'n spicy sauce.

[Toby]

I can't argue with any of that, and to be honest I really prefer BBQ brisket over ribs, but then I'm just a transplanted Yankee.

Originally Posted by Hell Puppy

Most of the texas ribs I've had are of the beef variety and involve gnawing off the bone. Beef ribs are great as is texas bbq in general, but I generally consider it different from "southern BBQ".

In the south when i think ribs, i'm thinking pig, and cooked to the point that they're falling off the bone and slathered in a sweet sauce. In a proper BBQ joint the sauce is often applied literally with a mop.

The definitiion of proper BBQ quite literally depends upon where you're standing in the country.

Here in Georgia where I stand right now, my benchmark is Williamson Bros...pulled pork and a sweet 'n spicy sauce.

[Hell Puppy]

Originally Posted by Toby

I can't argue with any of that, and to be honest I really prefer BBQ brisket over ribs, but then I'm just a transplanted Yankee.

Here's the thing about ribs for me...

I like ribs, but that's not the type of thing you'd eat on a first date or with anyone who you might wanna convince you have any sort of manners....

To enjoy really good ribs, you've gotta be able to roll your sleeves up, hang a napkin around your neck and be prepared to have it all over your face like a 3 year old eating spaghetti. A good rib joint will have a roll of paper towels on every table....and refills the roll often.

I mean, you ever watch lions kill something on Animal Planet? And the way they have blood all in their whiskers right after the meal before they settle down and bathe? Well, that's kinda how I look after a good batch of ribs, and I'm scary looking enough without having that going for me as well.

Nah, my everyday favorite BBQ is a simple pulled pork samitch.

[TheEnforcer]

Originally Posted by billp

there are no ribs north of florida and west of memphis. I looked.

blasphemy!!!!

[DannyCox]

Well, Spring is finally here so it's time to get my Weber Rocky Mountain Smoker going and do me some ribs! The only way to get good ribs way up here is to do them yourself. Hmmm, if I start now, they should just be ready for dinner tomorrow night!

[miz_wright]

Well, Danny...

How were they?!

[DannyCox]

It was a bit chilly out still, so I did a Lasagna from scratch instead. Home made noodles and all

I'll smoke some ribs in a few days as I see the temperature is going way up!

[MRock]

No wonder I landed here at Oprano. I'm glad to know others here have an appreciation for the finest cuisine of civilization. The Almighty Barbeque. Sounds like a blast your having Rhet. I think the best thing about BBQ is the fact that it has a different approach everywhere you go. I ran an open pit BBQ when I was going to college in Alabama, ran a million dollar store BBQ chain here in Tampa ... ah, how I miss the smoke ... maybe one day gonna open my own flavor.

[miz_wright]

Originally Posted by DannyCox

It was a bit chilly out still, so I did a Lasagna from scratch instead. Home made noodles and all

I'll smoke some ribs in a few days as I see the temperature is going way up!

Well... I reckon we can let you slide this time, but you best tell us how they end up!

Do you use a rub, or just smoke 'em in mesquite?