aggieamy Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 It is telling that there are more Vegans than those who view St. Louis BBQ as better than KC. Obviously the mods agree that KC BBQ is better because even with all the Vegans reporting this thread it's still open. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 But KC or St. Louis? I have no idea what we're even discussing here. KC Barbecue grew from the jazz district in KC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmilyGF Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 I feel like I ought to do some research into this area. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Texas. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Χά�ων Posted May 14, 2015 Author Share Posted May 14, 2015 I am bumping my own thread to share this highly relevant video where Kansas City BBQ WON compared to other southern states. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmseB Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 KC - Gates. There is no debate and anyone who says otherwise is an anti-science woo-woo nut-nut. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplejackmama Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 My hubby loves the ribs from Pappy's in St Louis more than me. True story. Personally, I'm a Sugarfire girl. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Kansas City! No question. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 I don't know the difference. I'd probably like both. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 KC - Gates. There is no debate and anyone who says otherwise is an anti-science woo-woo nut-nut. IMHO Oklahoma Joes and Jack Stacks are better than Gates. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 I have a bit more faith in the world again. The thought of someone considering vinegar based sauce tasting better than molasses based had me hyperventilating. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern Ivy Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 I don't have a dog in the fight since I grew up in New England and now live in CA, but I'd have to say that Texas is the best BBQ style. Some of the worst BBQ I've ever had came from Texas.Of course, they also have The Green Mesquite, which was some of the best. So, for me, Texas is a draw. Back to KC...I have had the best burnt ends I've ever had in KC at Jack Stack. We go up there just for the BBQ. eta: the name of the best BBQ place for burnt ends. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Some of the worst BBQ I've ever had came from Texas.Of course, they also have The Green Mesquite, which was some of the best. So, for me, Texas is a draw. Back to KC...I have had the best burnt ends I've ever had in KC. We go up there just for the BBQ. We moved from KC to SC and I have to say that the lack of burnt ends in SC is a travesty. I realize burnt ends are a specialty of KC BBQ but that is no reason everyone else should not have them as well. :( :( :( 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 I don't know the difference. I'd probably like both. St Louis thinks grilling is BBQ. THAT'S MADNESS! It might be good "cooked meat" but grilling is NOT BBQ. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 I'm stocking up on spices in case we move away, although there is online ordering: http://www.joeskc.com/shopping/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawthorne44 Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 You really need neither as an option. And some more options. If I were to make the question want to include 5 locations as possibilities, neither would make the top 5. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 You really need neither as an option. And some more options. If I were to make the question want to include 5 locations as possibilities, neither would make the top 5. Not even in the top 5? You have not been to KC or you ate at the wrong place and got terrible food poisoning. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Χά�ων Posted May 14, 2015 Author Share Posted May 14, 2015 I don't know the difference. I'd probably like both. I am sorry. I know what to get your for Christmas. :) I know Jack Stacks will mail because of the bets between KCPD and other PD's during the world series. I am not sure about the other places. I propose a series of monthly WTM BBQ taste testing meet-ups for those of us who can get to KC for a day trip. I leave "day trip" open ended, I can make most places 6 or 7 hours each way of me a "day trip". For Burnt Ends I could possibly make it 8 hours each way in a day. Suddenly I am hungry, no clue why. ;) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 I am always in KC in December. We usually hit Joes but if they are closed we go to Jack Stacks. I bring at least a gallon of sauce back to SC. :lol: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugarfoot Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 We moved from KC to SC and I have to say that the lack of burnt ends in SC is a travesty. I realize burnt ends are a specialty of KC BBQ but that is no reason everyone else should not have them as well. :( :( :( I grew up in KC, and whenever we travel, I'm shocked every single time when burnt ends aren't on the menu. :lol: A friend and I had Gates for lunch every Friday for years because it was close to our college campus. KC Masterpiece was my favorite, but they're closed now. :confused1: Even now, living a couple of hours away, we've managed to have Jack Stack twice and Arthur Bryant's once in the last month. :coolgleamA: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 I am sorry. I know what to get your for Christmas. :) I know Jack Stacks will mail because of the bets between KCPD and other PD's during the world series. I am not sure about the other places. I propose a series of monthly WTM BBQ taste testing meet-ups for those of us who can get to KC for a day trip. I leave "day trip" open ended, I can make most places 6 or 7 hours each way of me a "day trip". For Burnt Ends I could possibly make it 8 hours each way in a day. Suddenly I am hungry, no clue why. ;) I'm game. WTM field trip. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Yum! I am in too! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RKWAcademy Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 I couldn't vote. Texas has the best BBQ. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thessa516 Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 You can vote on this poll that USA Today is running, too. http://www.10best.com/awards/travel/best-southern-bbq/ And for the record, it's KC Joe's (formerly Oklahoma Joe's) that has the best bbq. Mmmm, wonder if I can convince DH to pick some up tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SusanP Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 I live in Overland Park, KS, in the Greater KC metro area. I've lived all over thanks to the Air Force, and have sampled BBQ in every state we've lived in...yes, even in Fairbanks, Alaska! My faves: We had some really good BBQ in Clemson, SC, in a place called The Esso... An old gas station turned into a bbq joint. Also had some pretty good stuff in San Antonio, TX, too. But I have to admit that personally, I prefer what we have here in Kansas City. I love Oklahoma Joe's and Jack Stacks. I pass by Jack Stacks taking my son to tennis twice a week and the smell drives me insane... Gosh, I'm so hungry right now! And I'd love to meet y'all! I rarely post but I've lurked for years so come to KC and lets eat BBQ together! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 You can vote on this poll that USA Today is running, too. http://www.10best.com/awards/travel/best-southern-bbq/ And for the record, it's KC Joe's (formerly Oklahoma Joe's) that has the best bbq. Mmmm, wonder if I can convince DH to pick some up tonight. Yes, they broke with their Oklahoma partner. It seems the "Oklahoma" partner wants to make franchises while the people in Kansas City just want to run the few restaurants they have. They broke with one another amicably so they could take different directions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thessa516 Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Guess what I'm having for dinner? :)You know it's bad when I have to check in with you gals while out on a date with my DH... lol!ETA: phooey, I'm on my phone and can't get my photos of Joes KC and my brisket dinner to load. I'll try again tonight. ETA again: Well, now my pics are sideways, but you get the point. It was yummy! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawthorne44 Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Some of the worst BBQ I've ever had came from Texas.Of course, they also have The Green Mesquite, which was some of the best. So, for me, Texas is a draw. Back to KC...I have had the best burnt ends I've ever had in KC at Jack Stack. We go up there just for the BBQ. eta: the name of the best BBQ place for burnt ends. ;) I think a lot of the BBQ dispute comes from the definition of BBQ. To me if any part of the meat was burnt my thought would be "What the heck am I being served? It isn't BBQ. What the did they do to this poor innocent piece of meat? Drop it in a fire?" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Χά�ων Posted May 20, 2015 Author Share Posted May 20, 2015 I think a lot of the BBQ dispute comes from the definition of BBQ. To me if any part of the meat was burnt my thought would be "What the heck am I being served? It isn't BBQ. What the did they do to this poor innocent piece of meat? Drop it in a fire?" This. My parents called anything they burned to a crisp on the grill BBQ. Thankfully, once I started driving I was able to experience REAL BBQ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Z-man is calling my name. (It's beef brisket, provolone, onion ring & sauce on a kaiser roll...) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 I think a lot of the BBQ dispute comes from the definition of BBQ. To me if any part of the meat was burnt my thought would be "What the heck am I being served? It isn't BBQ. What the did they do to this poor innocent piece of meat? Drop it in a fire?"Burnt ends are not scorched to toughness. It is the point of a smoked brisket and they are beautiful. Properly cooked they are tender and moist with crisp, charred edges. I am drooling just thinking about it.http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burnt_ends 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawthorne44 Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Burnt ends are not scorched to toughness. It is the point of a smoked brisket and they are beautiful. Properly cooked they are tender and moist. http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burnt_ends ohhhhhhh, now I understand. That sounds reasonable. Reminds me of Walleye cheeks in that they can be either unused pieces that end up in the trash or little bits of wonderfulness depending on the preparation and care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Guess what I'm having for dinner? :) You know it's bad when I have to check in with you gals while out on a date with my DH... lol! ETA: phooey, I'm on my phone and can't get my photos of Joes KC and my brisket dinner to load. I'll try again tonight. ETA again: Well, now my pics are sideways, but you get the point. It was yummy! :( Jealous. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 I'm sorry, but your question is either phrased incorrectly or contains massive typos. There is no such thing that passes the acceptable definition of BBQ existing north of Georgia and/or west of Alabama 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 I'm sorry, but your question is either phrased incorrectly or contains massive typos. There is no such thing that passes the acceptable definition of BBQ existing north of Georgia and/or west of Alabama Alabama? Those people are crazy and even I admitted that the mustard stuff in SC was "pretty good." Mayonnaise, gross! KC BBQ comes from the jazz district in KC. The American Royal takes place in KC and it is the world's largest BBQ competition. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaeFlowers Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 I can't vote because I'm from Oklahoma which has pretty great BBQ in my opinion. However, I now live in Georgia. I have yet to find a BBQ place here. I see BBQ restaurants all over the place yet I can't find one that actually sells BBQ. It's weird. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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