As many of my know, my husband is from Kentucky...(The South)...and I guess people from the south are obsessed with BBQ. Quite frequently there is talk of soemone in the family finding a "GOOD BBQ" and that everyone needs to try next time they are in town (wherever that town may be). This is all a new way of life for me as I never really thought of a restaurant as anything other than just that! A restaurant with good (or bad) food. But I have been completely MISTAKEN! Gary is quite picky about his BBQ and we have yet to find one that meets his southern expectations. Believe me, we've been lookin!
Recently, I was given a gift certificate to Goodwood BBQ from work and the other day Gary and I went. I'd been there before but it was before I knew Gary and all about this BBQ way of life so I was a big nervous about his brutal critique at the end of the meal.
We took a few pictures, the food sure LOOKED good eh? BUT, let me tell you...I missed the BEST picture of the night. Their Onion Rings...WHAT WAS I THINKING? I could have gone home happy after eating those...Hmmm. Ha! Has anyone had them? Oh my GOSH! I looked online for a picture, but couldn't find one. I suppose I'll just have to go back for my picture eh? (No complaining here!)
WHAT IS REAL BARBECUE......its not what Dad did in the backyard on Sunday afternoon!!
BARBECUE IS......cooking slow and low in a closed pit at a low temperature using indirect heat and select hardwoods....a language unto itself including terms like mopping sauce, finishing sauce, dry rub, log burner, herky jerky, pig pickin, sops and soaks....a tradition of friends, family, good conversation, great food, hospitality, and the enjoyment of life!
BARBECUE IS......cooking slow and low in a closed pit at a low temperature using indirect heat and select hardwoods....a language unto itself including terms like mopping sauce, finishing sauce, dry rub, log burner, herky jerky, pig pickin, sops and soaks....a tradition of friends, family, good conversation, great food, hospitality, and the enjoyment of life!
The conclusion after the meal was "It's good, but not the BEST I've had. The meat should just FALL off the bone, but it didn't quite do that tonight" Gary did say that he'd try it again, but that he wouldn't hold his breath. I suppose we're still on the hunt!
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Yummm.....that ooks good. I have never been there.
We might just have to go when we get back in town.
SS
Ok that was just mean!!! I am dieting here and you throw a big picture of a delicious BBQ on your blog?? Break my heart!!! :)JK that looks really goooooood! I better go make breakfast. AND I WILL buy that book. I just haven't got around to it yet! I really want to read it!
You should have called us - we went on Saturday night! We weren't that impressed, although the onion rings were TOO DIE for! Definitely the best part.
mmmm good.
Okay I have to agree about the meat. You need to have real barbecue in Kentucky so you can understand the fuss! We are looking for our Dallas favorites still...
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