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Ka Honu

May 13, 2012, 05:47:29 PM
... because you people have absolutely ruined me.  I've been on the mainland for almost three weeks and have eaten in at least eight or ten BBQ restaurants (most of them here in the Savannah area).  I've made many similar trips over the last several years and have come to the conclusion that, with very few exceptions (most of them in Lockhart, TX), commercial BBQ pretty much sucks. 

Granted, we don't do it to feed that many people every day, but there's really no contest.  I'm not talking about flavor; that's pretty much a matter of personal preference, but rather the fact that these people don't cook well.  The meat isn't properly prepared and is typically tasteless and more often than not, dry.  They totally depend on dipping sauce (also usually mediocre) in lieu of proper prep and smoking.  In only a few instances have I had anything even remotely comparable to what I've tasted from forum members' grills and smokers or my cooks using your recipes. 

It's starting tp make me crazy (crazier?).  I know I make gumbo, red beans, and some other Cajun/Creole dishes beter than most places but I can still enjoy those dishes in Louisiana restaurants because they're properly prepared and capture the "essence" of the dish even if "the details" differ from what I prefer and make myself. Unfortunately that's not the case with the BBQ I've been getting.  On several occasions I've been with forum members and I wasn't the first to note that the product was totally mediocre and something we'd be embarrased to serve at home. 

I will admit that NePas and I had dinner tonight at a place that didn't make their BBQ to my taste (too much reliance on sauces that I didn't really like) but at leat the meats (pork, brisket, ribs) were cooked properly - tender, moist, just smoky enough.  That's the first time all week.

Anyway, it's all YOUR fault.  The members of this and other similar forums (fora if you're wearing a collared shirt) have turned me into a meat snob.  My life is in shambles; I have to order salad when I go out with SWMBO and/or friends so I won't say bad things about the restaurant.  On the plus side, I have more time to drink if I'm not disparaging the food.

So, newbies beware!  This forum will probably improve your cooking skills considerably but it may wreak havoc on your ability to dine out socially.

GusRobin

#2
May 13, 2012, 06:36:33 PM
Ahhhh,quit yur bitchin and go smoke something  ;D ;D (but I know what you mean, everytime I try something new that I learn on the forum my wife always complains that it is a master plan to not have to take her out to eat anymore since I am slowly ruining her ability to enjoy the food.
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#3
May 13, 2012, 06:59:41 PM
I do believe that BBQ is a dying breed in Norcal. Don't know why. It's the high end foodie places that get all of the attention here. Had some great places in the past, but all are gone now.

Wildcat

#4
May 13, 2012, 07:09:22 PM
I hear ya. Granted the BBQ joints are the worst at being mediocre, but with a few exceptions at high end establishments all foods have decreased in quality over the past 10 to 20 years. At least with BBQ I can produce a much higher quality.
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KyNola

#5
May 13, 2012, 08:13:24 PM
Y'all need to come to Kentucky.  Starne's in Paducah is doing just fine.  Backwoods BBQ is still rocking it.  Moonlite BBQ over towards Owensboro is still killing it. ;D

Wildcat

#6
May 14, 2012, 04:00:08 AM
Quote from: KyNola on May 13, 2012, 08:13:24 PM
Y'all need to come to Kentucky.  Starne's in Paducah is doing just fine.  Backwoods BBQ is still rocking it.  Moonlite BBQ over towards Owensboro is still killing it. ;D

May do that before too much longer.The wife and I have spent a lot of time in Chattanooga, TN over the past few summers (1 to 2 weeks at a time) and have finally seen and done everything we wanted. Even went to some places multiple times. It is now time to move on to another area. The only time I spent in KY other than passing thru was when I was stationed at Ft. Knox for basic training.
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beefmann

#7
May 14, 2012, 10:23:47 AM
amen brother  Ka Huna

Tenpoint5

#8
May 14, 2012, 12:15:13 PM
For all the whining your doing Ka Honu, I sure don't see too many plates with food left on them in any of the pics you and Rick keep posting!! ;D
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Ka Honu

#9
May 14, 2012, 12:36:28 PM
Quote from: Tenpoint5 on May 14, 2012, 12:15:13 PM... don't see... food left ...

Just trying to be polite and not wasteful (the way my mother taught me).

hal4uk

#10
May 14, 2012, 08:09:06 PM
Heck, You're always welcome to BBQ at my house...
But, Come early...
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iceman

#11
May 30, 2012, 02:34:24 PM
Be careful, VERY CAREFUL, were you go and what people you talk to. Don't let them know your a member of this place or else!
We went to a friends lodge for breakfast the other weekend and I GOT MUGGED!!!
The customers found out it was my sauce and ribs they had awhile back at the spring BBQ at Freds lodge and they told me I would never see home again unless I came up with a repeat by dinner time!  ;D It was SCAREY!  :o  ;D They made me drink lots of rum and wouldn't leave us alone til the grub came out of the smokers.
Anyhow the turtle is right. This place has spoiled many a person.  ;)
Snobs or not we sure have had great food because of the folks on this forum. Keep up the good job!  :)

viper125

#12
May 30, 2012, 02:53:15 PM
Gave up on all restaurants quite a while back.  Only go when invited to special occasion or the wife wants a night out. Neither happen but a few times a year. My meats are always better then any I can order any where. And my wifes food and backed goods are the same way. I feel like im being punished eating out. Much prefer home or home cooking.
But the funny part is my relatives and friends are feeling the same way. Any one have a tip on how to get people to leave or not come for dinner? With out ruining the relationship. LOL
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#13
May 30, 2012, 03:46:19 PM
This is so true with me and lucky for me my Wife also.  Chinese food and Sushi is about all we can handle on the restaurant scene.  Sorry you had to drink all that rum Iceman, but I bet your sauce and ribs came out good ----- again. ;)
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#14
May 30, 2012, 08:52:24 PM
Quote from: viper125 on May 30, 2012, 02:53:15 PMAny one have a tip on how to get people to leave or not come for dinner? With out ruining the relationship. LOL

After the meal put the plates on the floor and let your dog lick them clean. Casually put the plates back in the cabinet while saying something like, "Glad I won't have to wash these."

After your guests leave take all the plates out of the cabinet and run them through the dishwasher.   ;D
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