Ribs......

[softball]

So, I am thinking about the weber rocky mountain smoker....any suggestions????

[gonzo]

Originally Posted by rhetorical

So, I am thinking about the weber rocky mountain smoker....any suggestions????

Jace got me a great book for my birthday. I think youd enjoy it. Recipes and cooking rigs.

Its called Extreme Barbecue

[Hell Puppy]

BBQ is a religious issue. Much like religions everyone believes their regional variety that they grew up with is the best typically. Heck, here in the south, when it comes to BBQ you can nearly start a fist fight just by espousing your preference of either dry rub or wet ribs in the wrong company.

And if you talk about BBQing a pig to a Texan they look at you like you're crazy because they believe a proper BBQ is done with cow. And dont even get me started on the sauce debates.

For equipment, weber makes great products. But to be honest all of the best ribs I've ever had have been done in home fashioned redneck designed smokers. An old 55 gallon drum makes a fine BBQ in the right hands. It's all about the choice of wood, how hot the fire is, how close the meat is to the fire, etc.

But for me, proper BBQ ribs come from the side of a pig, they are smoked all day to the point of the meat falling off of the bones and they've lathered in a wet sauce that is a good balance of sweet and spicy.

[spazlabz]

I remember a conversation with you rhetorical that seemed to be pretty demeaning toward ribs while espousing the virtues of dropping almost a grand on a bottle of wine.
If the search function was working I'd have found the thread, but I am not gonna go looking for it page by page heh heh


spaz

[Rcourt64]

I dunno man?
I gave that bitch one of my ribs, and look at the fucking mess she got me in now

[Hammer]

This is funny, because I had ribs last night. Personally I don't think you need a dedicated smoker and grill. A nice big grill can be used to cook and smoke. For $159 this one is hard to beat. http://www.chargriller.com/shop/grills/outlaw.html

Add the side fire box for $59. http://www.chargriller.com/shop/bbq-...-fire-box.html

[spazlabz]

HUNGER GET WHAT
HUNGER WANT


spaz

[sarettah]

Originally Posted by spazlabz

I remember a conversation with you rhetorical that seemed to be pretty demeaning toward ribs while espousing the virtues of dropping almost a grand on a bottle of wine.
If the search function was working I'd have found the thread, but I am not gonna go looking for it page by page heh heh


spaz

http://www.oprano.com/msgboard/showt...highlight=ribs

Search works fine..... Seems like there may be an operator issue ???

[softball]

Originally Posted by sarettah

http://www.oprano.com/msgboard/showt...highlight=ribs

Search works fine..... Seems like there may be an operator issue ???

seems like you didn't find the thread, though.

[sarettah]

Originally Posted by rhetorical

seems like you didn't find the thread, though.

I am thinking that that is the thread and it is just memory of the discussion that might be out of whack.

In there is talk of ribs, comparison to 3 star reataurants and mentions of $200 a bottle wine. What is missing is the demeaning part.

I think sometimes folks remember conversations as being pissier than they actually were.

But, I could be wrong as I often am

[bluemoney]

Originally Posted by Hell Puppy

BBQ is a religious issue. Much like religions everyone believes their regional variety that they grew up with is the best typically. Heck, here in the south, when it comes to BBQ you can nearly start a fist fight just by espousing your preference of either dry rub or wet ribs in the wrong company.

Spoken like a true "son of the south"

For me it was always Dreamland in Tuscaloosa, Ala http://www.dreamlandbbq.com/default.aspx?id=5 I did some contract work in Mississippi 15 or so years ago and made it a habit to stop by regularly on my way through.

[Hell Puppy]

Originally Posted by bluemoney

Spoken like a true "son of the south"

For me it was always Dreamland in Tuscaloosa, Ala http://www.dreamlandbbq.com/default.aspx?id=5 I did some contract work in Mississippi 15 or so years ago and made it a habit to stop by regularly on my way through.

Although I'm amused that now we're fighting about whether we're fighting with Rhetorical or not....I'm gonna continue to talk BBQ....

There are at least a couple of Dreamland locations in Atlanta now. One in Roswell and another in Norcross. Although I haven't personally tried it, I've had a couple of fat friends who kinda turn their nose up at it.

Around Atlanta, I like 3 BBQ joints a lot:

1) Williamson Bros.
2) Pappy Reds
3) Slopes

Slopes is more of a lunch thing though, I go there specifically for the pulled pork sandwich. Not sure they even have ribs.

FFNs need a fact finding mission to compare all 3 to Dreamland by making fresh visits to all of them.

For ribs specifically, hard to beat Memphis, there are at least 3 of the best rib joints in the world by all acconts there. Last trip up, we tried Interstate BBQ which is supposed to be the best for wet ribs. I saw no reason to dispute their title. They were outstanding. True roll your sleeves up, messy, falling off the bone yummy ribs.

Next trip we need to try Rendezvous, which has both dry rub and wet. It should give Interstate a run for it's money, both are well reviewed.

[Toby]

Originally Posted by Hell Puppy

Around Atlanta, I like 3 BBQ joints a lot:

1) Williamson Bros.
2) Pappy Reds
3) Slopes

Around here there's too many good rib joints to list, and that's just on the SW side of town and doesn't count the mobile ones that open up in a vacant parking lot on any given day.

[bluemoney]

Originally Posted by Hell Puppy

There are at least a couple of Dreamland locations in Atlanta now. One in Roswell and another in Norcross. Although I haven't personally tried it, I've had a couple of fat friends who kinda turn their nose up at it.

They may have a good reason, these places usually go down hill once they franchise. But back in the day Dreamland was heaven.

I heard Pappy Reds was good stuff.

Shit! I forgot about Zebs BBQ on Highway 29 N in Danielsville, GA just outside the Classic City. Good "Cuntry eatin"

[Hell Puppy]

Originally Posted by bluemoney

They may have a good reason, these places usually go down hill once they franchise. But back in the day Dreamland was heaven.

I heard Pappy Reds was good stuff.

Shit! I forgot about Zebs BBQ on Highway 29 N in Danielsville, GA just outside the Classic City. Good "Cuntry eatin"

Pappy Reds also has a coca-cola brownie... Imagine your basic chocolate brownie, but with coca cola in the mix. Makes for a very unique, but good, taste...

Dont think I've tried their ribs though either. I tend to default to pulled pork.