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Your favorite "chain" BBQ


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:wacko: Some of the worst I've ever had. Unfortunately the DFW area doesn't represent the state well in bbq places. But Red Hot & Blue is here and of the chains is probably my favorite.

 

The one in Tyler has pretty good smoked chicken, their brisket leaves a lot to be desired. I've never tried their ribs. It is actually the only chain type bbq joint in town. There are a dozen other places within a 30 mile radius that are much better, but are not chains. If you really want good bbq, you shouldn't be going to chains anyway. Either find a hole int he wall, or do it yourself.

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Many times. I like their spicy sauce and their meats are fine. Austin has some great bbq so I imagine you don't eat at chains much. Here's a good website for Texas bbq joints. I disagree with him on some places, but he does find some hole in the wall places that are really good.

One of many things I absolutely adore about this city. Not only with BBQ joints, but we hardly eat at ANY chain, regardless of type of food. I have all but swore off chain pizza. There's just no reason to spend good money on crap.

 

Anyways, about Rudy's: yeah, their sauce is pretty good. Their brisket is real good, and have to admit, I think the turkey is my favorite of their meats. Frickin' butta'!

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now if we're going to bring in those Brazilian places, nothing beats Fogo de Chao

OMFG. It ain't BBQ but there ain't nothing like the meat sweats.

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:tup: Ha, yankees LOL. there is no such thing as a good bbq chain

 

:wacko: Said the fool who thinks "BBQ" means "beef." What you mean is there's no such thing as a good bbq chain in Texas. Which just states the obvious anyway.

 

:tup:

 

FYI, Smithfields is good stuff.

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May I just point out that chains are often just really successful restaurants? There are plenty of family-owned places that are totally forgettable.

 

 

ETA: Smokey Bones scratches the itch here in Lansing, but I will drive the almost-hour to get to Famous Dave's in Flint or Novi. That's the best BBQ I'm aware of around here.

 

Peace

Ty

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Them's fightin' words...

 

 

:tup: you know I speak in cliches and I speak mainly in Rib-speak...like I said BBQ is so regional. I pretty much like BBQ everywhere, except Beall Street Memphis. It had too much dry rub (and I prefer dry rub). It was like it had alot of sugar in it and it burned.

 

:wacko: Said the fool who thinks "BBQ" means "beef." What you mean is there's no such thing as a good bbq chain in Texas. Which just states the obvious anyway.

 

:lol:

 

FYI, Smithfields is good stuff.

 

You know what the Bible says about calling a stranger a fool? :tup: But you were right in regards that I am thinking of only beef and ribs in particular. Chicken and sausage are like scrambled eggs...you can only screw them up if you burn them. Therefore, I tend to rate the food items that are difficult. I do think chicken is just as tasty, especially when my father in law smokes them (south texas mesquite).

 

But like I say BBQ is regional, even in Texas. Probably initially due to available wood and technique, then seasoning and lstly sauce (sauce btw is outlawed and not served in South Texas).

 

I did notice noone challenged my Mexican food claim, as for all Mexican food chains are horrible. (my new cliche)

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:wacko: Said the fool who thinks "BBQ" means "beef." What you mean is there's no such thing as a good bbq chain in Texas. Which just states the obvious anyway.

 

:tup:

 

FYI, Smithfields is good stuff.

...but yeah, you are right there, too; my critique is high being from Texas. I am just a mom&pop kinda eater. My biggest fear is the chain and the extinction of the mom&pop.

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We always hit Bubba's BBQ when were in the Outer Banks......very good stuff. Also, the owner is a Skins fan and has some cool shots of him doing some catering for the franchise, shots with the former owner and some of the older players as well.

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