Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Finger Lickin Good

There's a b-b-cue restaurant on almost every corner here. The smell is heavenly. My favorite way to barbecue is to use a traditional southern vinegar based sauce on pork or chicken, not beef. Perfect sauce is tart, slightly vinegary with a rich sweetness.

It's been years since I last ate ribs. I never order them when I go out. They're too messy for dining out. I wind up with sauce on my chin, cheeks, and chest and a pile of crumbled napkins on the table as high as my nose. I can manage a sandwich (pulled pork) better, but I've been thinking about ribs ever since the 4th of July.

I should have bought some ribs today when I swung into the parking lot this afternoon to take this silly photo.

14 comments:

  1. I L O V E Ribs. Go ahead and eat some. You are expected to get bbq sauce all over yourself. Just wear an old shirt. Yummmmmm Sounds good to me.

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  2. I've got some ribs waiting on me in the freezer. Can't wait to cook 'em!

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  3. As its almost my dinner time that photo feels finger-lickin' good - Steviewren! - Dave

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  4. I haven't eaten any ribs since the Ribfest that was held last month. I'm wondering the same as Debby .. what are butts?

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  5. Love the sign and that clever pig!

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  6. Last time I ate BBQ was at McClard's in Hot Springs, AR about 20 yrs ago... pulled pork sandwich ...

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  7. Butts are the shoulder portion of the pig that are perfect for slow cooking. This cut is also know as a Boston Butt.

    You guys need to come on down to Alabama. I'll take you to some good bbq restaurants.

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  8. We really don't have that many bbq restraunts in RI. But, I do love a nice plate of ribs and a side of corn on the cob. Keep the napkins coming! You could do a post about all the different bbqs in Alabama, heck it could probably be a blog, or a sidebar on your blog. Thanks for noticing the stamps on my book. I wasn't sure abpout them!
    denise

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  9. Thank your for the 'butt' explanation. Gotta say, reading 'butts' and 'finger licking good' so close together made me just the slightest bit green!

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  10. where's this? i love good barbeque!

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  11. Nothing like a plate of good BBQ Ribs! Go back Stevie and treat yourself!! :)

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  12. Ribs ARE too messy for restaurant eating! And you know how it is out here...NO pork bbq - only beef, chicken, sausage!

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  13. What a tease!! You took the pic but didn't take home some ribs? Oh honey, that just hurts! ha ha

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