Linkdown: 8/26/20

August 26, 2020August 25, 2020 / Barbecue Bros / Leave a comment

Who really deserves credit for american barbecue? The Huffington Post takes a look at the origins and has a primer on the major regional styles.

While different regions of the United States take credit for distinct styles, who brought it here in the first place? And who defines it? https://t.co/FE6dwaS0Im
— HuffPost Life (@HuffPostLife) August 20, 2020

Bargarita is a new restaurant in Charlotte’s NoDa neighborhood that puts a “bbq twist on Tex-Mex”; I’ll be checking out soon to see what the situation is and if/how they’ve bastardized the former location of my beloved Solstice Tavern

The documentary “Barbecue” has ended its run on Netflix (read our Film Club post on it here) but it can still be viewed for free at Tubi

Alas, our amazing three year run on Netflix has come to an end.
For viewers in the US, you can still catch the film (for free) at https://t.co/UgHMYVbNhP . To rent or buy in other countries, you can go to https://t.co/50u8vZpB7B and select your country for options.
— Barbecue (@barbecuefilm) August 25, 2020

The Charleston City Paper previews Rodney Scott on the upcoming “Chef’s Table: BBQ”

Rodney Scott of @rodneyscottsbbq will be serving up 'cue on the barbecue season of @netflix's Chef's Table https://t.co/HRvKWCYVqh
— Charleston City Paper (@ChasCityPaper) August 20, 2020

John Brown Smokehouse will be moving, according to NYC BBQ; as a side note I shared a good meal with Sean of NYC BBQ at the Long Island City location in February

Big news: Queens-based @JohnBrownSmoke, one of NYC's top BBQ joints, will soon leave its location and move into the space that formerly housed @mothershipmeats in order to keep going https://t.co/NQrsDuVGzl
— NYC BBQ / Sean Ludwig (@newyorkbbq) August 21, 2020

Ray Lampe (aka Dr. BBQ) will host a virtual lesson on barbecue on Thursday night

On Thursday, @DrBBQs' Ray Lampe and Will Stormant will teach the tips and tricks behind executing the perfect St. Louis ribs. @DrBBQ https://t.co/fePj1zMHLf
— Miami New Times (@MiamiNewTimes) August 25, 2020

The more you know (about brisket), pt 1

No one likes dry brisket. No one should serve it, either.https://t.co/LbTojntMdN
— Texas Monthly (@TexasMonthly) August 18, 2020

The more you know (about brisket), pt 2

In Texas, brisket is considered part of hurricane preparedness supplies. pic.twitter.com/sV1TLG8ywZ
— Bryan (@BBQBryan) August 22, 2020

Linkdown: 8/19/20

August 19, 2020August 18, 2020 / Barbecue Bros / Leave a comment

Can’t wait for “Chef’s Table: BBQ,” which debuts 9/2 on Netflix

Episodes will focus on a quartet of chefs mastering different disciplines in the category, from modern experimentation to ancient techniques. https://t.co/bYX2NOVIPP
— Food & Wine (@foodandwine) August 17, 2020

Pitmaster Rodney Scott Featured on New Netflix Show ‘Chef’s Table’ https://t.co/6yOoMmQNPE
— Eater Carolinas (@EaterCarolinas) August 18, 2020

Beloved Texas pitmaster Tootsie Tomanetz is starring in the next iteration of Netflix's ‘Chef’s Table,’ which focuses on barbecue around the world (Via @EaterAustin) https://t.co/XI0PQpiASM pic.twitter.com/aG82xfcREl
— Eater (@Eater) August 17, 2020

Speaking of Rodney Scott, the man isn’t afraid to use MSG in his rubs

The secret? "It may be a controversial ingredient, but I unapologetically use MSG in my seasoning rub. It is a flavor maker! All the savory and hot spices and seasonings make these tender ribs unbelievably delicious." Makes me want to try them even more! https://t.co/VfJKRFZRNe
— Dan Pashman (@TheSporkful) August 18, 2020

Trips to Grady’s and Skylight Inn wrap up a pretty epic eastern NC barbecue tour by John Tanner

Kevin’s BBQ Joints has rounded up his interviews with California barbecue joints into one post

The west coast barbecue scene is growing. Thank you again to @craftbarbecue, @FlatpointBBQ, @MapleBlockMeat, @mooscraftbbq, @bludsosbar, @SlabBBQLA, @THEBADJEW_LA, @howlinrays, Breakwater Barbecue, @HornBarbecue, Holy Trinity Barbecue, & @JackTimmons.https://t.co/1wlWQUP7Ec
— Kevin's BBQ Joints (@KevinsBBQJoints) August 18, 2020

A beginner’s guide to smoking from Serious Eats

Kick back with a beer and let the smoker do the work.https://t.co/5IWgVuV6P9
— Serious Eats (@seriouseats) August 18, 2020

Where Lewis Donald of Sweet Lew’s BBQ eats around Charlotte

A reader favorite is back! Our latest installment of Where Chefs Eat has the chef/owner of Sweet Lew's and Dish sharing his top spots in Charlotte. (Unlocked for all to read courtesy of @Charlottgotalot) https://t.co/rgibzgIy3q pic.twitter.com/B0bxErYnrN
— Unpretentious Palate (@UPpalate) August 15, 2020

TMBBQ has the history of Prause’s Meat Market

The butcher shop and barbecue joint, more than a century old, is finally shutting down (but not before giving us its mop sauce recipe). https://t.co/MBxMXgQ2zB
— Texas Monthly (@TexasMonthly) August 18, 2020

Kingsford is opening $5,000 tabs at barbecue restaurants across the US over the next month

In support of America's pitmasters, we're joining forces with BBQ joints across the country sharing signature recipes and opening $5,000 tabs to serve up quality cue' for you and your family. 🔥

Learn more at https://t.co/5EHUARIEQf #TogetherWithBBQ
— Kingsford (@Kingsford) August 17, 2020

Linkdown: 7/15/20

July 15, 2020July 14, 2020 / Barbecue Bros / Leave a comment

James Beard Award-winning author Adrian Miller reflects on photographer Russell Lee’s “Man slicing barbecue at the Gonzales County Fair” photo and the role of Black Americans in barbecue culture

July is #NationalGrillingMonth —what're you cooking up? Find some inspiration and learn about the history behind this BBQ master from @soulfoodscholar on our blog! https://t.co/TxtaTKIysj pic.twitter.com/z5WDJHiaXe
— 20×200 (@20×200) July 11, 2020

Miller was also impressed by Phoenix’s black barbecue scene

Rodney Scott ‘s BBQhas received $25,000 from Discover as part of its #EatItForward sweepstakes to support Black-owned restaurants

Rodney Scott is one of the inaugural beneficiaries of a credit card company’s new $5 million initiative to support Black-owned restaurants amid the coronavirus pandemic.https://t.co/FB2f0QO28p
— The Post and Courier (@postandcourier) July 14, 2020

More on the new Leland Smokehouse, where the “brisket is so good, no sauce is needed”

Prime BBQ is navigating opening a restaurant during a pandemic

The Manual has its pick of 7 best rib rubs, all of which are available by mail order

Because sometimes all a piece of #meat needs is a good dry rub. The post Rub Your Meat With The Best Dry Rubs for #Barbecue appeared first on The Manual. https://t.co/Vl2xCF9yBr
— The Manual (@themanualguide) July 11, 2020

Dinosaur Bar-B-Que in Syracuse is adapting to life during COVID

Tex-Mex barbecue from Vaqueros Texas Bar-B-Q in Grapevine between Dallas and Fort Worth

For a long time, Trey Sanchez thought he was done with the barbecue business. Thank goodness he's not. https://t.co/cEyXszW1i4
— Texas Monthly (@TexasMonthly) July 11, 2020

In it’s latest issue, Garden & Gun has a beginner’s recipe for chicken bog that can be cooked indoors

Happy belated birthday to David Thompson, the ACC Basketball GOAT

Happy 66th Birthday to @PackMensBball David Thompson! From one of his past visits celebrating an NC State win at The Pit. We can’t wait to celebrate again soon! #skywalker #WPN #understandcompassionlove pic.twitter.com/2H2vVS2clF
— The Pit Barbecue (@ThePitBBQ) July 13, 2020

Linkdown: 5/20/20

May 20, 2020May 19, 2020 / Barbecue Bros / Leave a comment

Heim Barbecue laments rising meat prices in this piece from the local Fort Worth paper: “I’m afraid these meat shortages are going to be the final nail in the coffin for a lot of independent BBQ joints”

A double whammy for BBQ restaurants: Brisket prices doubling as business slows. Here’s @HeimBBQ and @greenstexasbbq https://t.co/3OcUFFRs1I
— Bud Kennedy / #ReadLocal (@EatsBeat) May 13, 2020

In NC, JD’s Smokehouse in Connelly Springs has been having issues procuring meat

Rodney Scott’s newest barbecue store won’t open in Atlanta by the end of the spring as originally planned, but they are still moving forward

For those barbecue fans looking for a new ebook

Oh my goodness y'all, the iconic #BBQ cookbook Franklin Barbecue: A Meat-Smoking Manifesto by Aaron @franklinbbq + @jorgrama Mackay is on flash sale in ebook format for $2.99 if you have wanted a digital copy for your mobile meat smoking adventures https://t.co/eNg27BsZdQ
— David Hale Smith (@davidhalesmith) May 18, 2020

Pork prices have increased by 3%

The price of food is increasing. Here are the items whose costs have soared the most. https://t.co/u3aLtu7jfG
— The Takeout (@thetakeout) May 18, 2020

Five spots for “quarantine barbecue” in Asheville, according to the AVL Today blog

NYC barbecue takeout options

🍖 Come and get it! 🌭

Peep our list of the Best #BBQ for take-out or delivery in NYC including @JohnBrownSmoke, @mablesbrooklyn, @Dinosaur_BBQ & more 👇 https://t.co/02GOoZHV9N
— doNYC (@doNYC) May 18, 2020

Quite the photo here

Blues legend Buddy Guy, Lubbock/Austin barbecue legend C.B. "Stubb" Stubblefield, and needs-no-qualifers Stevie Ray Vaughan sometime in the 1980s. Is it possible for a photo to contain too much greatness? pic.twitter.com/h0ze3VOKwn
— Traces of Texas (@TracesofTexas) May 19, 2020

Even the NC Museum of History is getting in on “The Last Dance” memes

Any state: We make the best BBQ, hands down!

North Carolinians: pic.twitter.com/Hepytq3UGW
— NC Museum of History (@NCmuseumhistory) May 12, 2020

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