tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54834214045373168672024-03-14T04:10:52.503-07:00Pigging Out and AboutChris and Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00104770461729106760noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483421404537316867.post-58753650660249770662012-02-23T08:08:00.000-08:002012-02-23T08:09:11.618-08:00Pigging Out and About has moved!Hello All! We're excited to announce that Pigging Out and About is relocating and upgrading! Our new restaurant guide, called In Pursuit of Pork, can be found at <a href="http://inpursuitofpork.com/">http://inpursuitofpork.com/</a>. Please follow us over there and check out all the great stuff we have in store for you. There will be new restaurants, awesome giveaways, guest posts, and more, all in a new user-friendly format. All of the information on this blog will also be transferred over, so you won't lose any of the great stuff we've already posted.<br />
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Please join us on the other side, and thank you so much for following along!<br />
<br />Jesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10319282809989488174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483421404537316867.post-84624796199242111982012-01-31T13:28:00.000-08:002012-01-31T13:28:25.240-08:00Newton- Le Jay's<br />
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Earlier this fall, while in <a href="http://www.newtonkansas.com/">Newton</a> visiting some friends, I
came across some high quality BBQ where I least expected it-so I thought I
should share! We ended up at “<a href="http://www.thekansan.com/business/x1717106139/Le-J-s-Bar-B-Que-moves-to-Chisholm-Trail">Le J’s Bar-B-Que</a>”, located in the Chisolm Trail
Shopping Center on the south edge of Newton. If you’re not familiar with the
shopping center, it is west side of I-135 on the far south side of Newton, near
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Once inside Le Jays, you will likely find an engaging,
outgoing guy behind the counter serving up some of the best KC style BBQ I’ve
found in that region! The guy behind the counter is none other than the owner
of the place, Jeffery Love. Jeff has a hand in nearly all the food you eat at
Le J’s, as he comes in at 4:00 A.M. each work day day to start the meat smoking
and to make the beans, potato salad, cole slaw, and of course the sauce all
from scratch before he opens for business. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Le J’s is BBQ dining in its simplest form, which I like.
There is a fridge with bottled drinks and a menu that is basic enough to not
confuse you, but gets you everything you need and/or want! I had pork ribs,
pulled pork, and beans while there and thought that all three were very good!
My final judgment of an eatery usually comes down to me asking myself if I’d go
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<o:p></o:p></div>Chris and Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00104770461729106760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483421404537316867.post-42098867937379725202011-11-30T08:12:00.001-08:002011-12-09T08:06:13.929-08:00Hoxie- Indian Country Cafe<br />
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<st1:place w:st="on">Western Kansas</st1:place> is what
fellow blogger Mike and I jokingly refer to as a “barbecue desert.” This is a
fictitious term relating to an actual term <a href="http://www.cdc.gov/Features/FoodDeserts/">“food desert.”</a> The term technically means
anyplace more than ten miles from a grocery store.<o:p></o:p></div>
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In the case of good barbecue, the desert is much larger in
western Kansas. In fact the distance is probably closer to one hundred miles
than it is to ten miles. One rare barbecue oasis can be found in the small town
of <st1:city w:st="on">Hoxie</st1:city>, <st1:state w:st="on">Kansas</st1:state>
on the high plains of <st1:place w:st="on"><a href="http://www.skyways.org/counties/SD/">Sheridan County</a></st1:place>.</div>
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My friends <a href="http://www.millimanquarterhorses.com/index.html">Clint and Jessica Milliman</a> introduced me to the Indian Country Café and a pork lovers delight, the Porky
Fries! Porky Fries are a dish not for the weak of heart – literally. I fear to
think how many delicious calories are in this dish, in fact, I would suggest
you bring a friend because this is a dish certainly big enough for two! <o:p></o:p></div>
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Porky fries start out as a delicious bed of perfectly
seasoned french fries. Next they add a layer of smoked pulled pork and then the
whole thing is topped off with a generous amount of melted cheese. As if that
isn’t enough, you get your choice of additional toppings including plenty of
barbecue sauce, hot sauce and sour cream.</div>
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The restaurant, which takes its name from the local high
school mascot, is located in an old grocery store building, so seating is
plentiful and hometown pride is evident. If you ever find yourself lost and wandering in the western <st1:state w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Kansas</st1:place></st1:state> barbecue desert,
just point your taste buds towards the Indian Country Café. Your hunger will
certainly be quenched with an order of Porky Fries!<br />
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Until next time- Swine and Dine!<br />
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<o:p></o:p></div>Chris and Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00104770461729106760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483421404537316867.post-6692529739509385682011-10-11T11:52:00.000-07:002011-11-30T07:53:39.932-08:00Kansas City- Johnny's BBQ<br />
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<a href="http://www.johnnysbbqkc.com/index.php">Johnny’s BBQ</a>
is one of those places in Kansas City I think is a bit underrated- to say the
least. When a person asks the question “so where’s the best BBQ in KC?” usually
the answers involve the old stand-bys of KC BBQ such as “Gates” or “Arthur
Bryant’s”. Johnny’s usually doesn’t come up until further down the list, but
that’s really not how it should as far I’m concerned! <o:p></o:p></div>
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Johnny’s is growing fast in popularity these days,
somewhat thanks to being featured on Guy Fieri’s “Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives”
on Food Network, but mostly because simple word of mouth carries a lot of
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Johnny’s is serving up some of the best BBQ in all of
Kansas City, and has two locations to serve you. The original one is located at
5959 Broadmoor Street in Mission, KS (east on Johnson Drive from I-35) and the second,
newer location is out in western Olathe at 1375 W Highway 56 (just west on old
Hwy. 56 from KS Hwy 7). <o:p></o:p></div>
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On my most recent trip, I had a 2 meat sandwich with pork
sausage and pulled pork with some of Johnny’s ever-popular seasoned fries.
There is not much I can say about the quality of the meat in the sandwich, or
the quality of their smoked meats in general, except that they rank among the
best in all of Kansas City! The pulled pork has lots of “bark” in it, so you
really get the smoke flavor, and the meat is as tender as it can be. The
sausage is smoky, lean, and juicy, and the ribs are out-of-this-world tender
too! The sides are 2<sup>nd</sup> to none, and the atmosphere and service are
excellent too.</div>
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If you really want to experience the upper crust of KC
BBQ and don’t want to fight the crowds at some of the bigger name places, but
still want a nice, clean place to sit down and have some BBQ, then Johnny’s
should be on your radar any time you are in or around the Johnson County area. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>Chris and Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00104770461729106760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483421404537316867.post-89167392962158115402011-10-04T09:00:00.000-07:002011-10-17T08:37:14.460-07:00Kansas City- Arthur Bryant's BBQ<br />
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the opportunity to visit <a href="http://www.arthurbryantsbbq.com/index.htm">Arthur Bryant’s BBQ</a>. After all, this place is one of
the reasons that <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Kansas City</st1:place></st1:city>
is famous for barbeque. In fact, the Bryant family can trace their barbecue
roots back to <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Perry_(restaurateur)">Henry Perry</a>, the father of KC barbeque. According to barbecue history, Arthur
Bryant’s brother Charlie was an employee of Henry Perry. The family then opened
their own restaurant which Arthur eventually took over. <br />
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The original headquarters is on the Missouri side of the
border but there is a relatively new location on the Kansas side, at the
<a href="http://www.legendsshopping.com/">Legends Outlets</a> shopping area in Wyandotte County. I imagine the atmosphere is better at
the original location, or at least more of what I would traditionally expect a
barbeque restaurant to look like, however, I didn’t go for the atmosphere. I
went for the famous food.<br />
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At first I thought the price of my ham and pulled pork combo
meal plus fries was a bit large, and then the server gave me my amazingly large
portions of food and it was worth it. It was certainly more than enough for me,
and I’m not little! The fries were plentiful and hot and the ham was
acceptable. I’ve noticed a lot of bragging about their vinegar based sauce
(sweet tomato based sauces are more the norm around here) so I’ll just be nice
and say I must have had some out of a bad batch. I prefer a sweet tomato sauce.<br />
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For a good one, you might try <a href="http://piggingout-n-about.blogspot.com/2010/09/hillsdale-bank-bar-b-q.html">Hillsdale Bank Barbecue</a>’s “The
Sauce”. That being said, Arthur Bryant’s also has sweet and spicy varieties
that are more like what I would expect to find in <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Kansas City</st1:place></st1:city>. <o:p></o:p><br />
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Now, let’s talk about the pulled pork. If had to describe
this stuff with one word, it would be “wow!”
This was some of the best pulled pork I have ever eaten. I shoveled it
down as quickly as I could and then found myself wishing for more. Arthur Bryant’s
is certainly one of <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Kansas City</st1:place></st1:city>’s
most famous eateries and their pulled pork has got to be one of the reasons
why! I can’t wait to try the original location and their nearest rival, <a href="http://www.gatesbbq.com/default.aspx">Gates Bar B-Q</a>, on my next trip to <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Kansas
City</st1:place></st1:city>!<o:p></o:p><br />
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Until next time- Swine and Dine!<br />
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Chris</div>Chris and Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00104770461729106760noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483421404537316867.post-39028552031450804032011-09-27T10:16:00.000-07:002011-09-27T11:53:11.229-07:00Olathe- The Rub<br />
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After catching word of a new BBQ place called <a href="http://www.therubbarbque.com/">The Rub Bar-B-Que & Catering</a>
opening here in Olathe, the question was when, not if I would go try it. Last
week I finally got that chance and I figured I should spread the word on the
place now that I’ve been! “The Rub” began merely as a dream of a local
competitive BBQ team. A dream they continually discussed, but never got around
to following up on, until 2010 when they finally got some much needed backing
from a few investors. They next found the perfect location to move into, and
the rest is a tasty (and short to this point) history that based on the early
returns, will be around for awhile.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The Rub” is located in northwestern Olathe, just south
of the intersection of Ridgeview Rd. and KS Hwy. 10 on the west side of
Ridgeview. It is a new twist on an old Kansas City specialty. The food is just
as you would expect in a KC BBQ joint, but it is a trendier, more modern
version that mimics some of the “assembly line” burrito eateries that are
popular these days. You walk up and order, and watch through the glass as your
order is put together right before your eyes. It’s a fast-food environment that
serves up “slow food” for the masses. The location and clientele demand such a
fast-paced environment however, as the surrounding area contains many large
offices that send workers out looking for lunch under time constraints.</div>
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While on my first visit to “The Rub” I tried the “2 meats
and 2 sides platter”, and I chose pulled pork and sausage as the meats. The
pulled pork was very high quality. It had no large hunks of fat, and was not at
all greasy. It was nothing but delicious, smoky pork shoulder. The sausage was
a little different than anything I’d ever had at a BBQ place. It had undertones
of spicy Italian sausage, as it had fennel and red pepper flakes in it, but it
managed to not stray too far from what you’d normally find in served in a KC
BBQ eatery. The sausage looks and tastes very much like something homemade
(which is a good thing) and it hardly needs sauce with all those flavors it has
going on. For my sides, I had onion straws and beans, which were both very good
as well. <o:p></o:p></div>
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On the whole, I was really impressed with “The Rub
Bar-B-Que & Catering” and it’s fast-paced style of serving up an old-school
meal. The environment is not going to impress everyone I realize, but if you
like the general type of food, you can’t go wrong with it. I can confidently
say that it won’t rub you the wrong way if you just give a try!<o:p></o:p></div>
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-Mike</div>
Chris and Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00104770461729106760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483421404537316867.post-72304939747639110832011-08-16T09:05:00.002-07:002011-08-16T13:39:40.324-07:00Glenn Elder - Lakeside Convenience<div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Normally, when you think of convenience store food, old hotdogs on rollers and cheap low quality microwave burritos come to mind. Rarely do convenience stores and good barbeque go hand in hand. Except for when you're talking about Lakeside Convenience, overlooking Waconda Lake in <a href="http://www.glenelder.com/waconda_lake.htm">Glenn Elder, Kansas</a>- it's one of those rare treats.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This place looks like a typical gas station. In fact, nothing outside the building indicates the delicious food available inside. Had it not been for a tip from <a href="http://www.postrock.ksu.edu/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=45&ItemID=1604&mid=2512&staff_category=Post%20Rock%20District">Kansas State University Extension Agent Sarah Molzahn</a>, who covers this area of North Central Kansas, I would have never known about this hidden gem.</span><br />
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</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">They have a limited barbecue menu that includes wonderful pulled pork sandwiches seasoned with a homemade blend of spices and served on a butter toasted bun.During my recent visit, I chose seasoned fries for a side and was not disappointed.</span><br />
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</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Until next time, swine and dine!<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Chris</span><o:p></o:p></div>Chris and Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00104770461729106760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483421404537316867.post-14919266782271219602011-08-16T09:05:00.001-07:002011-08-16T09:05:24.462-07:00Kansas City - Woodyard Bar-B-Que<div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I feel like I’d be doing you a disservice if I talked about unique places to dine on barbecued pork and didn’t mention “<b><a href="http://www.woodyardbbq.com/index.htm">Woodyard Bar-B-Que</a></b>” in Kansas City, KS. Woodyard is the consummate KC BBQ place as far as I am concerned. Woodyard is located on Merriam Lane, which on the <b><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Woodyard%2BBar-B-Que%2B3001%2BMerriam%2BLane,%2BKansas%2BCity,%2BKS&sll=39.047019,-94.662859&sspn=0.008649,0.013797&g=3001%2BMerriam%2BLane,%2BKansas%2BCity,%2BKS&ie=UTF8&hq=Woodyard%2BBar-B-Que&hnear=3001%2BMerriam%2BLn,%2BKansas%2BCity,%2BKS%2B66106&ll=39.050719,-94.657173&spn=0.032928,0.087891&z=14&iwloc=A">map</a></b> is just north of the I-35 and Lamar Ave. interchange, so it’s pretty easy to get to, and well worth your time. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Woodyard happens to be inside an old house of all places, with large brick smokers outside (pretty much in what used to be the front yard) that do all the cooking. In my mind, it is bare bones BBQ at its finest. I find it’s best to go when the weather is nice, because the majority of the seating is outdoors, but there are a few places to sit inside if need be. They actually happen to be in the living/dining room of the old house!</span><br />
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</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> The place has really grown in popularity lately, as it was featured in 2010 on Food Network’s <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/diners-drive-ins-and-dives/index.html">“Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives”</a> hosted by Guy Fieti. From a humble beginning in the 1950s as nothing more than a place that sold smoking wood, Woodyard slowly turned into a place that also used the wood to smoke meat and sell it too over the years! These days, with the publicity the TV show brought, and a recent concerted effort to cater to the “happy hour” crowd, this unique family-run eatery has really had an upswing in business.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">On my last trip there, I had the #1 rib platter, with came with two pork ribs, some of the best smoked pork sausage I have ever eaten, a side, and a couple other meats that we won’t discuss right now! The ribs were very tender, and have an outstanding rub on them that is as unique as the restaurant itself is. The sausage, like I said, was some of the best I have ever had. It was lean, but not chewy, and had good moisture without being greasy. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">-Mike</span></div>Chris and Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00104770461729106760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483421404537316867.post-45970163230584257392011-08-16T09:05:00.000-07:002011-08-16T09:05:12.177-07:00Morland - Mercantile Community Support Part II<div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you didn’t make it out to the Morland Mercantile Benefit supper on Friday July 15th,<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You missed the best barbeque ribs in northwest <st1:state w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Kansas</st1:place></st1:state>! <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The ribs were expertly prepared by KCBS bbq judge <a href="http://piggingout-n-about.blogspot.com/p/about-authors.html">Chris Petty</a> with assistance from community supporters Alice Petty and Alex Leslie. They were slow smoked on three smokers for approximately 8 hours using a combination of mulberry and hickory wood and were hand rubbed with <a href="http://www.headcountry.com/">Head Country Seasoning</a>. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Until next time, swine and dine!</span><br />
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</div>Chris and Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00104770461729106760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483421404537316867.post-82799613480143671462011-07-14T12:27:00.000-07:002011-07-14T12:27:04.497-07:00Morland - Mercantile Community Support<div class="MsoNormal">Hey BBQ lovers, yours truly will be smoking up a heap of delicious Kansas City style pork ribs this Friday, July 15th! Come on down to the Prairie Junction in beautiful downtown <a href="http://www.skyways.org/towns/Morland/index.html">Morland, Kansas</a> at 5:30 P.M. for a free will offering supper to support the Morland Mercantile and enjoy the best ribs in northwest Kansas! <o:p></o:p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBBtIoBJwn-Xgt6U7tJgZo7iM1tndW-eZGMCdDRGrC2W7L5oTAZDanDVFYD8ybRrgBfrlcH3GHBZWX5juckxShqFd9sS7vTIN8Cb0LVf0_v_XLyz4CI_CZDnJCObO2SqAPNh1xMuOHWnJs/s1600/bbq%252520ribs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="231" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBBtIoBJwn-Xgt6U7tJgZo7iM1tndW-eZGMCdDRGrC2W7L5oTAZDanDVFYD8ybRrgBfrlcH3GHBZWX5juckxShqFd9sS7vTIN8Cb0LVf0_v_XLyz4CI_CZDnJCObO2SqAPNh1xMuOHWnJs/s320/bbq%252520ribs.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Tasty ribs you will enjoy! </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">The Morland Mercantile is a community supported access to food facility and community kitchen that will be opening soon. Construction work is being done now on the historic grocery store building and equipment should be arriving this fall.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">Tasty ribs can be enjoyed with traditional sides and even a nice cold one if you wish! Community supporters Alex Leslie and food blogger <a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/00104770461729106760">Christopher Petty</a> will slowly hickory smoke 140 pounds of meaty and perfectly seasoned pork ribs all day until they are just right for your eating pleasure!<o:p></o:p><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">Come on out and get a great meal and support a great cause at the same time… and remember pigs always smell better when they are barbecued!<o:p></o:p><br />
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Until next time, swine and dine!<br />
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Chris</div>Chris and Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00104770461729106760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483421404537316867.post-86052739085516986762011-06-14T11:32:00.000-07:002011-06-15T10:50:32.190-07:00Williamsburg- Guy and Mae's Tavern<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px;">A while back I finally had the pleasure to stop at a place I’d heard a lot about over the years. It had almost become an urban legend in my mind. I was glad to see (and taste) that it actually existed, while managing to live up to the hype. The place is none other than <a href="http://www.kansassampler.org/8wonders/cuisineresults.php?id=174">Guy and Mae’s Tavern</a> in <a href="http://www.city-data.com/city/Williamsburg-Kansas.html">Williamsburg, KS</a>. It’s known far and wide for serving up delicious pork ribs in a no-frills fashion, and won’t disappoint the seeker of all things BBQ!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Williamsburg is located a mile or so south of </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interstate_35">I-35</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px;">, out between<a href="http://www.betojunction.com/"> BETO Junction</a> and <a href="http://www.ottawakansas.net/">Ottawa</a> (it’s about a 20 minute drive from either Ottawa or BETO Junction). You about have to be going there on purpose, or lost, to find the place, but it is well worth your time if you’re a rib fan! “Guy and Mae’s” is about the only thing going on in Williamsburg anymore, but it continues to pull people in from all over the region, wanting to get a taste of the famous ribs.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px;">As you can see in the picture, the ribs are certainly served up in the most basic fashion. What the picture doesn’t show is how they look when they are served. It is a mess of foil that you open up, revealing 2 slices of white bread, with a beautiful slab of ribs under them, and a folded up newspaper under the ribs. It just seems like the way ribs were meant to be served!</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px;">The ribs were excellent. They were very tender and were about as lean as ribs get. The meat came off the bones and pulled apart almost like you’d expect tender pot roast to do. An added bonus is that the ribs at Guy and Mae’s are trimmed to be “St. Louis Style”, meaning that the cartilage and sternum are cut off, making them fast and easy to eat. The dry rub provided all the flavor I needed, and it was a good thing. I was not fond of the house BBQ sauce; the only drawback to the entire experience.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">If you’re not in the mood for ribs, you have some other choices, but not many! The menu is basic to say the least. Ribs are the main attraction, but you can get a few other types of smoked meat served in sandwich form. As for sides, you can get a bag of chips, baked beans, potato salad, or cole slaw. Go ahead and get some spicy pickles too, just make sure your drink is handy!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px;">P.S. For those last minute folks, make sure to sign up for <a href="http://www.kspork.org/Consumers/inspire-me.shtm">Kansas Pork's grill giveaway</a> today! The drawing will be tomorrow, July 15!</span></div>Chris and Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00104770461729106760noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483421404537316867.post-1291277335093519712011-06-01T12:56:00.000-07:002011-06-01T12:56:29.205-07:00Salina- Hickory Hut<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">It was time for another road trip a couple weeks ago, so I loaded up the family and headed toward Missouri. As we traveled, my wife and I found ourselves in <a href="http://www.ci.salina.ks.us/">Salina</a>, around noon time. We decided to try the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/hickoryhut?sk=wall">Hickory Hut </a>for lunch. I had seen several favorable reviews on <a href="http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g39045-d542061-Reviews-Hickory_Hut_Barbeque-Salina_Kansas.html">trip adviso</a>r and decided to try for myself. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">While I wouldn’t consider the Hickory Hut to be fancy, it is nicely decorated and I noticed that there was a constant line of customers from the cash register to the door. In the parking lot I found cars from all over Kansas and many from other states as well. This speaks volumes about the popularity of the place.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While I was standing in the order line, I overheard one customer describe the place to an out of state friend as “good mild barbeque.” This is a pretty good description, as nothing was overwhelming or far out of the ordinary for what could be considered to be Kansas City style barbecue. In fact, smoking with hickory wood is one of the definitive characteristics of Kansas City Style barbeque.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">My wife, son and I all shared the sampler platter which was plenty big enough for the three of us. I would certainly recommend the sausage and pulled pork. The beans, which contained ample amounts of meat, were above average as well. The French fries were good and the meal came with <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/bobby-flay/texas-toast-recipe/index.html">Texas toast</a> instead of the cheap white bread many places serve. If your just passing through on <a href="http://www.interstate-guide.com/i-070.html">Interstate 70</a> or if you live in central Kansas, you owe it to yourself to check out the Hickory Hut. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As far as our giveaway, the Kansas Pork Association is still registering folks for the summer grill giveaway. If you're looking to win a <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 15px;"><a href="http://www.homedepot.com/Outdoors-Grills-Grill-Accessories/Weber/h_d1/N-5yc1vZbxazZ1ls/R-202538996/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053">Genesis e-320 Gas Gril</a>l, head on over to <a href="http://www.kspork.org/Consumers/inspire-me.shtm">KPA's webpage</a> and sign up to win. </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 15px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px;">Lately, when a person thinks of western Wyandotte County, Cabela’s, Nebraska Furniture Mart, the Legends shopping center, and the Kansas Speedway are the first things that come to mind, but if you slightly venture off the beaten path in that area, some very good barbeque awaits. In my latest quest for all things pork, I hit up a place I’ve visited a few times before, and was always impressed with. The place, “</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px;"><a href="http://www.papabobsbbq.com/">Papa Bob’s Bar-Be-Que</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px;">”, is located on the eastern outskirts of </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px;"><a href="http://www.bonnersprings.org/">Bonner Spring</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px;">s on KS Hwy 32. That's just east of the KS Hwy 7 interchange, or about 15 minutes southwest of the Legends shopping area. Papa Bob’s is a neat little place that’s home to some excellent Kansas City Style Barbeque, as well as a nearly impossible food challenge that has stumped even the great Adam Richman of Travel Channel’s show “</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px;"><a href="http://www.travelchannel.com/TV_Shows/Man_V_Food">Man vs. Food</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px;">”.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p><br />
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</o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">On my most recent stop at Papa Bob’s, I had the “Rib Platter”, which consisted of an assortment of both long end and short end pork ribs, and the choice of 2 sides. The ribs were delicious; end of story! They were lean, tender, juicy and of course, smoky. They were cooked to near perfection and had just a light coating of Papa Bob’s regular BBQ sauce on them, which tasted great. The beans were meaty and tasty, the onion rings were crispy and fresh, and the meal was certainly more than enough food for me!<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Overall I highly recommend this place for its pork perfection. There’s not much I like better than a place off the beaten path that truly looks the part of the classic KC BBQ joint, and then backs up the looks by actually serving authentic KC Style BBQ. Throw in a ridiculous food challenge and an old-school indoor atmosphere and you have a can’t-miss place to eat if you’re near the Legends region and are looking for something besides the usual suspects of the restaurant world! <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;"><br />
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</span></div>Chris and Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00104770461729106760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483421404537316867.post-453436811000967232011-04-12T08:42:00.000-07:002011-04-12T08:56:24.372-07:00Lawrence- Bigg's BBQ<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal"> </div><div class="MsoNormal">During a brief trip to <a href="http://lawrenceks.org/">Lawrence</a>, I decided to stop and eat at <a href="http://www.biggsribs.com/index.php">“Bigg’s BBQ”</a> , since it was voted by the<a href="http://www.ku.edu/"> KU</a> students to be the <a href="http://www.biggsribs.com/documents/BestBBQ_TopOfTheHill2010.pdf">best BBQ</a> in Lawrence in 2010! It turns out that Bigg’s BBQ is very easy to find and get to in Lawrence, as it sits on the SW corner of the intersection of Iowa Street and 23<sup>rd</sup> Street, which means if you are heading through town on either K-10 Hwy., or on U.S. 59 Hwy. 59, you will pass right by it. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">The atmosphere of Bigg’s is more like a typical sports bar, and it is located in a run-of-the-mill strip mall, so I wondered for a split second if it would be nothing but bar food with barbecue sauce on it. A short look at the <a href="http://www.biggsribs.com/documents/BiggsMenu.pdf">menu</a> proved otherwise, and I realized they had fully dedicated themselves to serving quality barbecue, while also making a concerted effort to have other basic “American” foods on the menu as well. I had come for the barbecue though, so I ordered the rib combo dinner, which paired 3 meaty pork rib bones with any one meat and two sides.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"> The ribs were pretty good, except they were a little dry for my taste. The dry rub was really good, they were not fatty, and there was a good amount of meat on each bone. I had pulled pork for my other meat, and found it to be very tender and smoky. It too was perhaps a little dry, but there was a lot of it on the plate, and with some sauce, I found it to be very good. Speaking of the sauce, they had three different “<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kansas_City-style_barbecue">Kansas City Style</a>” sauces to choose from (regular, hot, and sweet) that were all really good I thought. The beans were delicious, as there was meat in every bite of beans it seemed, and the fries were excellent too!</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Considering the way most BBQ places cook and prepare their meats, I thought later that choosing a Wednesday at lunch was maybe not the best time of the week to get the greatest impression of Bigg’s BBQ. Knowing this, I plan to go back one of these days during a peak dining time to try it again, but in the meantime, I would wholeheartedly recommend it as a good place to stop and eat if you are in Lawrence and want some barbecue. When a place offers up appetizers such as “pulled pork nachos” and “pulled pork quesadillas” on top of their usual BBQ plates, I know there’s no way you’re leaving that place hungry! </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div>Chris and Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00104770461729106760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483421404537316867.post-7640694127885590392011-03-22T05:39:00.000-07:002011-03-22T09:11:04.584-07:00Atchison- Iron Horse BBQ<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kansas Style Iron Horse BBQ </td></tr>
</tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal"> </div><div class="MsoNormal">My family and I took a trip to northeast Kansas to visit my grandmother for her 90<sup>th</sup> birthday. While there, I thought I would check out the local barbeque scene. A quick <a href="http://www.google.com/">Google</a> search of the area led me to Iron Horse BBQ in <a href="http://www.cityofatchison.com/">Atchison,</a> (not to be confused with Iron horse BBQ in Arkansas or Georgia or a company that makes train shaped smokers.). </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gotta love the train theme.</td></tr>
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">After visiting with the employees, I learned that <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Iron-Horse-BBQ/127931434605?sk=wall">Iron Horse BBQ</a> has been open for a few years and is the only barbeque restaurant in town. It was located in a cool old downtown building close to the <a href="http://www.cerc.usgs.gov/ScienceTopics.aspx?ScienceTopicId=10">Missouri River</a>. I have to give this place extra credit for atmosphere because it is the only train themed barbeque joint I have ever seen in Kansas. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sweet and Smokey.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal"> </div><div class="MsoNormal">The smell of wood smoke wafted to nose as I walked through the front door, which I always consider to be a very good sign of what is to come. I would characterize Iron Horse as a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kansas_City-style_barbecue">Kansas City style barbeque</a> restaurant due to the smoky flavor of the meat and the sweet homemade sauce choices. While I certainly prefer my barbeque to have much more flavor from <a href="http://www.oklahomajoesbbq.com/oj/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=6">a good quality rub</a>, I would probably give this place a second chance. The prices are hard to beat. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My kind of value menu.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal"> </div><div class="MsoNormal">For around $25 I picked up a family platter with ribs, sausage, fries and several smoked meats. This was a real feast, and a bargain at that! </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">The waitress also told me about amazing rib specials that can be had on the weekends and I will undoubtedly be there for a taste of their rib special the next time I am in the area. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">This weeks giveaway is very inspiring, we hope you find it inspiring also. To enter to win this porktastic plastic drink tumber/travel mug respond to the question below by Thursday, March 24 at 2 pm CST. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">Until next time, swine and dine!</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Chris</div><div class="MsoNormal"></div>Chris and Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00104770461729106760noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483421404537316867.post-88832976292404200592011-03-11T15:08:00.000-08:002011-03-17T09:15:36.619-07:00Mission- RJ's Bob-Be-Que Shack<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The original RJ's Bob-Be-Que Shack</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">My latest quest for unique places and ways to eat pork around Kansas brought me full-circle, back to a place I’ve known before called “<a href="http://www.rjsbbq.com/">RJ’s Bob-Be-Que Shack</a>” in <a href="http://www.mission-ks.org/">Mission, KS</a>. “RJ’s” sits at the intersection of Lamar Ave. and Johnson Dr., and actually happens to be one of the first non-chain BBQ places I ever ate at in Kansas City, so in a way, it can be blamed for my love of all things barbeque! </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">“RJ’s” owner Bob Palmgren, trained in French cuisine, has made it a point to think outside the barbeque box, while remembering to do the traditional barbeque foods their justice at the same time. The latest idea-turned-food to come from his kitchen (and the one that brought me back to RJ’s) is the “Jalapeño Sausage”.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">The sausage is such an interesting specimen that it ended up being featured in an episode of “<a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/diners-drive-ins-and-dives/index.html">Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives</a>” hosted by Guy Feiri on Food Network. The basis for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/jalapeno-sausage-recipe/index.html">the sausage recipe</a> is ground pork that is mixed with chopped jalapeños and garlic, along with many other spices. If that’s not enough for you, it is then put into corn husks (like a tamale) before it is smoked to perfection like any good barbeque meat should be!</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">I, like Guy Feiri, was blown away by the near perfect combination of texture and flavor the sausage had to offer. The jalapeño and garlic went very well with the general flavor that comes with smoked pork sausage. I tried it with, and without BBQ sauce, and found it equally good each way. Also, the fact that it is smoked in a corn husk gives it even more layers of greatness! The whole plate, as you can see in the picture, is really quite a work of art, and simply put, it tastes as good as it looks!</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Whether you want to try the jalapeño sausage, or you simply want some ribs or a pulled pork sandwich and fries, RJ’s Bob-Be-Que Shack has it all. Conveniently, RJ’s is also fairly accessible, as there are two good ways to get to it from I-35. You can go south on Lamar Ave. from I-35, or go east on Johnson Dr. from I-35. They also have an amazing looking <a href="http://www.rjsbbq.com/Breakfast.html">breakfast menu</a><b> </b>that they pull out for Saturday and Sunday only, so keep that in mind if you’re in town for a weekend.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">I was also told that I need to try RJ’s smoked “Pork Butt Burger” that they serve on Mondays and Tuesdays only, so keep your eyes open for more details on that one in the future here on “Pigging Out and About!”</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Since everyone really seamed to like last week's giveaway with the cutting board, we thought we'd give another away. Answer the question below before 10 a.m. on Tuesday,. March 15 for a chance to win a pork cutting board. See a pic of the cutting board <a href="http://piggingout-n-about.blogspot.com/2011/02/hays-coffee-rules.html">here. </a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Question: Have you check out pork's new website <a href="http://www.porkbeinspired.com/">www.porkbeinspired.com</a>? What is your favorite pork picture or video?</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">-Mike</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Just look for this place.</td></tr>
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">After a late season pheasant hunting trip, fellow blogger Mike and I decided to try and find a good western Kansas BBQ restaurant. We found a coffee house instead. I know what you are probably thinking, (“a coffee house, have you gone crazy?”) But this wasn’t just any ol’ coffee house. This place ruled…just like the name says: <a href="http://www.coffeerules.com/">Coffee Rules</a>. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">With this sign.</td></tr>
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">Located near the campus of <a href="http://www.fhsu.edu/">Ft. Hays State University</a>, Coffee Rules is no ordinary coffee house. Sure, you can get all the lattes and espressos you want…just like at any other coffee house, but you can also get wine, premium beers, and barbeque. That’s right, this place sells barbecue. <a href="http://www.terrysbackyardbbq.com/">Terry’s Backyard Barbeque</a>, to be exact. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">This stuff may not be exactly like your traditional Kansas City style barbeque but then again, Terry doesn’t claim that it is. In fact, the sign on the bright blue smoker claims that Terry serves his food “German Brewed and Barbequed.” German style barbeque is common in areas east of <a href="http://www.austintexas.org/">Austin, Texas</a> where the Texan’s of German ancestry have specialized in sausage, rather than ribs. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And really cool things like this. Note: Mike is completely overwhelmed with joy.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal"> </div><div class="MsoNormal">In my opinion, Terry <span style="font-size: 11pt;">Kinderknecht has got great barbequed sausage right here in Kansas, which I find to be somewhat of a rarity in most traditional Kansas City Style barbecue establishments. My hot links tasted kind of like a smoked polish sausage….only better. I would certain recommend a visit to Coffee Rules for some cowboy coffee or some German brew and barbeque!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">As for the giveaway this week? Answer this question by Friday, February the 25th at 10 a.m. to win this pork cutting board!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Until next time, Swine and Dine- </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Chris</span></div>Chris and Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00104770461729106760noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483421404537316867.post-10279840921328506402011-02-11T12:36:00.000-08:002011-02-14T09:07:39.605-08:00Overland Park- The Salty Iguana<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Lately I’ve written a lot about barbecue, so I thought it was a good time to change things up and try some pork at one of the local Mexican restaurants. I decided to go to “<a href="http://www.saltyiguana.com/">Salty Iguana</a>” in <a href="http://www.opkansas.org/">Overland Park</a> (just west of U.S. Hwy. 69 and 135<sup>th</sup> St.) on my search for a great Mexican pork dish. I’ve eaten at Salty Iguana several times, and have always thought it was as good, or better, than any <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tex-Mex">Tex-Mex</a> food you’ll get in the Kansas City area, but I’d never paid close attention to all the pork possibilities they had!</span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Since shredded pork is a big part of traditional Mexican cooking, I wasn’t shocked when I saw many good choices of ways to eat pork at Salty Iguana. If you look at the <a href="http://www.saltyiguana.com/">menu</a>, you’ll see several variations of chili verde with pork being served up. Some of the options you’ll find are Mexican Chili, Tacos Pueblo, Traditional Carnitas, Chili Verde Plate, and a chili verde stuffed chimichanga. </span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"> On this trip I chose to go with the <a href="http://www.answers.com/topic/chimichanga">chimichanga</a> stuffed with <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/bobby-flay/green-pork-chili-recipe/index.html">green chili pork</a>, which was an excellent choice. The Chimichanga was perfectly cooked, and the pork filling was absolutely delicious. The slow-cooked pork practically melted it was so tender, and the amounts of green chili sauce and pork hunks were in perfect balance inside the crispy chimichanga. Like most Tex-Mex eateries, the prices are reasonable, and the service is fast and friendly at Salty Iguana. As an added bonus, you can entertain yourself looking at all the bizarre iguana art on the inside walls! </span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">If the Overland Park location is not convenient for you, keep in mind that there are 4 other Salty Iguana locations you can choose from (Lawrence, Prairie Village, Olathe, and Independence, MO.) </span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">As a K-State graduate, I feel like I should warn you of the fact that Salty Iguana is a close partner with the Jayhawks! While it can be hard for someone that bleeds purple to set foot in such a place, I have to tell you the many ways to eat pork here make it worth it. It’s sure good enough to keep this Wildcat coming back anyway! </span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">This week's giveaway is is for those of you who love pork as much as we do and don't mind admitting it. </span>This apron is 100% cotton with Teflon finish for added protection. It has 2 waist level patch pockets with 1 pen pocket, 1" wide neck and waist ties, and adjustable neck strap. </div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing">Answer this question for a chance to win. How much iron does a 3 oz serving of pork contain?</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hometown food. Nationally known.</td></tr>
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<a href="http://www.4legsupbbq.com/">4-Legs up BBQ and Steakhouse</a>, located at 2212 Main Street in Great Bend, Kansas is one of my favorite BBQ restaurants outside of the Kansas City area. If the award ribbons and trophies that decorate this pace are any indication, owner Kelly Wertz knows a thing or two about cooking great BBQ. In fact, Kelly is no stranger to the world of competition BBQ. His cooking has garnered him quite a reputation as a champion. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">This past December, on a trip to Hays, Kansas, I was delighted to see that Kelly had brought his BBQ trailer to town and was set up to sell portable food vendor style. This was quite possibly the best food you buy in Hays on that particular day! I had a rib combo, including pulled pork and cheesy potatoes. When asked if I wanted any sauce, I told Kelly, “No, because it was probably going to be so good that I didn’t need any.” Later, I realized the mistake I had made, because even his BBQ sauce is award winning. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">Needless to say, the ribs and pulled pork were tasty, even when served up sauce free. And, I could probably eat about a gallon of the potatoes! I completed my meal with a Kansas State University Wildcat’s mint. Not only does Kelly know a thing or two about BBQ, but it seems he knows about great schools also!</div><div class="MsoNormal"> If you live in central Kansas, you owe it to yourself to make the trip to Great Bend to eat at 4 legs up BBQ, and who knows, if you’re lucky, you might find them in Hays, as well! </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">We talked with the Kansas Pork Association about giveaways for 2011 and came up with a really neat idea. We're going to go pretty light on the giveaways until summer and grilling season. We've decided to go whole-hog (please forgive the pun) come summer with a really snazzy grill giveaway!<br />
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</tbody></table></div><div class="MsoNormal">So, this weeks giveaway includes a recipe booklet that we know you'll love. The recipes inside are tasty, versatile and simple to prepare. They include family favorites like pulled pork, ribs, pork chops, brats and Italian sausage. All recipes have 5 ingredients or less. Answer the question below, before Friday at 10 am to win. <br />
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What is your favorite lean cut of pork?<br />
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Until next time, swine and dine!<br />
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Chris </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div>Chris and Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00104770461729106760noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483421404537316867.post-56280043478484536332011-01-04T14:21:00.000-08:002011-01-04T14:31:40.151-08:00Olathe- Oklahoma Joe's<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">It seems that in every corner of the world a certain restaurant exists that hardly needs introduction to the public anymore, but still deserves to be propped up from time to time because of its excellence in such a field. One of those places is <a href="http://www.oklahomajoesbbq.com/">“Oklahoma Joe’s Barbecue”</a> in Kansas City, KS. If you ask the locals about this place, you’re sure to hear the words “best barbecue around” uttered. The popularity of this place goes much deeper than basic urban legend too. Oklahoma Joes has been named Kansas City's best barbecue restaurant by Zagat in 2008, 2009, and 2010, and the overall third best place to eat in all of Kansas City. If that’s not enough proof for you, then consider that it came in at #13 on a list of restaurants from around the <i>world</i> put together by <a href="http://www.travelchannel.com/TV_Shows/Anthony_Bourdain">Anthony Bourdain</a> of Travel Channel called “<a href="http://www.menshealth.com/bestfoods/food_features/13_Places_to_Eat_Before_You_Die.php">13 Places to Eat Before you Die</a>”.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Luckily for BBQ lovers, Oklahoma Joe’s now has <a href="http://www.oklahomajoesbbq.com/about/">two locations</a> in the Kansas City area. The original location, in Kansas City, KS, is literally inside a real, live working gas station on the northeast corner of 47<sup>th</sup> and Mission Rd. The second, newer location is in Olathe on the southwest corner of 119<sup>th</sup> and Strangline Rd., near I-35. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">I’ve been to both locations several times and am quite familiar with the food. With no reason to continue putting off doing it, I thought it was high time I wrote about this place for the <a href="http://www.kspork.org/">Kansas Pork Association</a>. On my latest trip I decided to go to the Olathe location because the lines tend to be a bit shorter there (something to keep in mind if you’re deciding which one to go to). </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Original Oklahoma Joe's. Compliments of <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Oklahoma-Joes-BBQ/120089257636">Facebook</a>. </td></tr>
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</tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">This week's giveaway, made possible by the Kansas Pork Association, is from a quaint little store in St. Marys, KS named <a href="http://www.florenceadams.com/">Florence Adams</a>. If you ever find yourself in the St. Marys area, we strongly suggest that you drop by and take a look around. It has clothes, kitchen accessories and an assortment of interesting gifts. The giveaway includes: (1)16 oz. Stainless Steel Gravy and Sauce Server; (1) 5 Qt. Stainless Steel Mixing Bowl (1) 3 Qt. Stainless Steel Mixing Bowl (3)Flowersack Teatowels and (1) set of Casabella Gourmet s<span style="font-family: inherit;">ilicone pot and pan grips. </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: inherit;">Question: What is your favorite pork slowcooker dish or meal? </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span></div>Chris and Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00104770461729106760noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483421404537316867.post-83093068701833389082010-12-09T10:20:00.000-08:002010-12-10T09:56:46.418-08:00Leroy- Luther's Smokehouse<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal">We’re all used to eating pork in the various, common ways we find it in restaurants. There are the “usual suspects”, such as barbeque, Mexican foods, bacon, sausage, ham, etc. I’ve found though, you don’t really find pork in a “to go” form like I did on a recent trip through southeast Kansas. While on this trip, I was lucky enough to buy a bag of, and subsequently eat, some authentic pork jerky! The jerky is called “<a href="http://shop.jerkyusa.com/Mild-3-oz-pkg-Midnight-Special-Ham-flavored-Pork-HJ-3.htm">Midnight Special</a>”, and it’s one of the many types of jerky made at <a href="http://www.jerkyusa.com/">Luther’s Smokehouse</a> in <a href="http://leroykansas.com/">LeRoy, KS</a>. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal"> </div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><div class="MsoNormal">Luther’s Smokehouse, a former locker plant and now a jerky plant, is owned and operated by Martin Luther, a past professional meat cutter, and his wife Shirlee. The smokehouse, which also serves as a restaurant and grocery store, is the only place to buy food in LeRoy, population 550. Needless to say, the store is very important to the region! I’ve been familiar with Luther’s Smokehouse for many years. I frequently stopped there during my college years to get his famous beef jerky. I never dreamed during that time that he would someday pull off making a delicious pork jerky! </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Having never eaten pork jerky, or even seen it before, I thought I’d better try the stuff as soon as I saw it on the shelf. It turned out to be an excellent decision, as I found it to be really good! It's a “pan jerky”, meaning it is ground and formed into the desired jerky shape and size before it is cooked on a flat surface. It is described on the package as “cured and dried smoked pork shoulder”, so I wasn’t surprised that it had a smoky, salty taste like ham. It was a flavor that I found to pair very nicely with the dry jerky texture. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal"> </div><div class="MsoNormal">While I haven’t gotten a chance to try it, I know Mr. Luther has put another twist on the pork jerky theme with a product he calls “<a href="http://shop.jerkyusa.com/Mild-3-oz-pkg-Cowboy-Pocket-Food-Pork-w-cranberries-CPF-3.htm">Cowboy Pocket Food</a>”. It's pork jerky that is ground up with sweetened cranberries to make a pemmican-like snack. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Both types of pork jerky from Luther’s cost $7.00 for an 8 ounce package. If you can’t make it to the smokehouse, a lot of gas stations in southeast Kansas now carry a limited selection of Luther’s jerky too. If those options don’t work for you, a person can always <a href="http://shop.jerkyusa.com/Pork-Jerky_c9.htm">order</a> from the store online; Luther’s ships worldwide. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">However, if possible, find a way to make your purchase in person. The reason being that Martin Luther takes pride not only in his meat preparation abilities, but in a good joke too. The store, inside and out, reflects his sense of humor much more than this article can, so schedule a trip to LeRoy, KS to try some pork jerky at one of the true treasures of rural Kansas.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">In the spirit of jerky, the folks at the Kansas Pork Association thought that you may want to try your hand at some of your own homemade jerky fixin’s. We don’t expect it to be quite as good as Luther’s but if practice makes perfect. Here is your chance. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">The giveaway includes: (1) A <a href="http://www.nesco.com/category_449f7f01f1ea/subcategory_39febe0b9343/product_99de22215c0f/session_8fe18b6d1f69/">NESCO Dehydrator & Jerky Maker</a>. This brand of lean mean dehydrating machine touts itself as the world’s fastest and most even-drying dehydrator on the market. (2) A Bandiola pork spice pack. Bandiola prides itself on enhancing the simple pleasures of family, friends and food with a complete line of spices. To learn more about Bandiola, visit them <a href="http://www.bandiolaspice.com/">here</a>.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">As always, a big thank you goes to our sponsors at the Kansas Pork Association for supporting us and providing these gifts to you all. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Answer the question below for a chance to win. We will randomly choose one person from the comments below on December 10 (yes, that's tomorrow) at 2 pm CST. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div>Chris and Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00104770461729106760noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483421404537316867.post-52443270864714472262010-11-19T11:59:00.000-08:002010-12-01T16:53:39.379-08:00Manhattan- The Chef <style>
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">Everyone once in a while, I run into a restaurant that specializes in breakfast. More often then not, these places are known for being pretty good. In my opinion,<a href="http://www.thechefcafe.com/"> The Chef</a>, in Manhattan, Kansas is one of the very best! This quaint little place is tucked into a <a href="http://www.downtownmanhattanks.com/">downtown</a> building, in a side street, near the mall. If you are in the area, The Chef is worth finding! During a recent visit with fellow blogger Mike, we were pleased to have great service, with a pleasant wait staff that quickly got us our orders. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">I ordered the breakfast burrito. I must warn you: do not order this meaty beast unless you come hungry, because it is huge! The delicious pork filled treat is big enough for two, but good enough that you won’t want to share! Mike ordered a pork <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chorizo">chorizo</a> burrito which also looked and smelled fantastic. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">The giveaway includes: (1) A Hamilton Beach Set & Forget QT Programmable Slow Cooker. This slow cooker offers a traditional slow cooker setting, a time program setting and a thermometer probe setting. The thermometer probe is a pretty neat plus for busy folks like us that like to make pork loin roasts. To use the probe you simply set it to a desired meat temperature, place the probe within the meat and allow it to cook. When the specified internal temperature of the meat is reached, the slow cooker automatically shifts to the “keep warm” setting, preventing overcooking. To see pork cooking times and temperatures see this <a href="http://www.theotherwhitemeat.com/Basics_PorkCookingTimeChart.aspx">Pork Basics</a> chart. (2) 2 oxo SoftWorks Silicone Oven Mitts. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Again, we thank the <a href="http://www.kspork.org/">Kansas Pork Association</a> for supporting us and providing these gifts to you guys. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div>Chris and Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00104770461729106760noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483421404537316867.post-31847637535017305192010-11-03T12:32:00.000-07:002010-11-03T12:32:40.711-07:00Manhattan- Cox Brothers BBQ<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">On a recent business trip to Manhattan, KS, a grain storage bin caught my eye. Not because grain storage bins are unusual in Kansas, but because this one happened to be in a busy part of town and connected to a restaurant. This architecture is very similar what is commonly used by the franchise barbeque chain <a href="http://www.bandanasbbq.com/Flash/home.htm">Bandana’s Bar-B-Q</a> located in Missouri, Iowa and Illinois. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">To my surprise, the new place was not another Bandana’s chain, but a new locally owned <a href="http://www.coxbbq.com/">Cox Brothers BBQ </a> which has re-opened after being absent from the <a href="http://www.ci.manhattan.ks.us/">Manhattan, Kansas</a> restaurant scene for a few years. Cox Brothers features several styles of barbeque. You are sure to find one you like. With this in mind, you owe it to yourself to try this place when you are in Manhattan!</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">I had the opportunity to eat here twice while in town. During my first visit, I thoroughly enjoyed the Big Memphis sandwich, featuring delicious pulled pork along with two other meats on a toasted bun. This was a good sandwich at a good price. I will certainly recommend this one! During my second visit, I tried the ribs, which were served up in traditional <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kansas_City-style_barbecue">Kansas City BBQ style</a> with bread, and pickles. Cox Brothers offers four sauces and a variety of rubs for purchase along with a selection of shirts and caps. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">Speaking of caps, this place is a cap collectors dream. Hundreds of caps from countless locations decorate the ceiling. The friendly wait staff indicated that the owners, Bud and Bob Cox thought this would be a fun and unique decorating idea. They will gladly display your cap, should you choose to donate it to the collection. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">On another note, <b>who wants some free stuff?</b> Yeah, that’s right free. Below you will see this week’s giveaways provided by the <a href="http://www.kspork.org/">Kansas Pork Association</a>. Answer the question below for a chance to win. We will randomly choose one person from the comments below by 7:00 pm today. Please make sure to provide your email so we can contact you for shipping reasons. <br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">The giveaway is includes: (1) A <a href="http://www.taylorusa.com/catalogsearch/result/index/?q=wireless+thermometer&p=2">Taylor Gourmet Wireless Thermometer</a>. This is the perfect little gadget for the person on the go. Whether you’re chasing a few kids around the house or just really focusing on that NFL game, you can be sure to benefit from it. The thermometer includes a remote pager that notifies you with light, sound and vibration up to 200 ft. away from your kitchen. (2) A <a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0026K0XEU/ref=asc_df_B0026K0XEU1306517?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&tag=pg-837-95-20&linkCode=asn&creative=395093&creativeASIN=B0026K0XEU">Architec EcoSmart Cutting Board</a>. Use this cutting board to prep a great recipe like <a href="http://www.theotherwhitemeat.com/RecipeDetail/1185/Stir-fried_Pork_in_Garlic_Sauce.aspx">stir-fried pork</a>. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">- Until next time, Swine and dine!</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Chris</div>Chris and Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00104770461729106760noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483421404537316867.post-84613643477010695572010-10-18T09:55:00.000-07:002010-10-18T09:55:27.526-07:00Wichita- 2 Brothers BBQ<div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="MsoNormal">On a recent trip to Wichita, I decided to branch out and try some "non-Kansas City pork barbecue" to see how it compared with what I’m used to. I did a short search online and decided to try a place I read about called <a href="http://www.twobrothersbbq.com/index.html">2 Brothers BBQ</a>. 2 Brothers BBQ actually has 4<a href="http://www.twobrothersbbq.com/locations.html"> locations</a> in the area, with 3 of them being in <a href="http://www.wichita.gov/">Wichita</a>, and the 4<sup>th</sup> one being in <a href="http://eldoks.com/">El Dorado</a>. It is owned and run by brothers Mark and Matt Ryan and their parents Tom and Carole Ryan. The location I tried was their “West” location at Central and Tyler out in west Wichita. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">I thought the place was a bit out of the ordinary when I walked in and saw smoked meats on a salad bar. I began to wonder if I was in the right place until I turned and saw the regular menu on the wall and felt a wave of relief! I went on to learn that the salad bar, known as the “Smokin Salad Bar”, offers smoked meats as salad toppings, which suddenly made the idea of eating salad sound a lot better! </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">However, I had gone there to eat pork, and lots of it, so I looked at the <a href="http://www.twobrothersbbq.com/menu.html">menu</a> and opted for the “2 meat dinner”. I chose pork ribs and pulled pork as my meats, and baked beans and potato wedges as my sides. Choosing ribs as one of the 2 meats added $0.99 to the total cost, but it was a decision I figured would be worth it. It turned out I was right. The ribs were delicious! They were tender and meaty, and served without sauce so you could choose which of the 3 sauces on the table you wanted to use. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">The pulled pork was very good as well. It might have been a bit salty for my taste, but that was more than made up for by how tender the meat was, and how little fat there was in it. The meat had a good hickory smoke flavor, and it paired really well with their “sweet and zesty” barbecue sauce. Had the ribs and pulled pork not been enough meat for me, I wouldn’t have needed to worry, as the baked beans have a lot of tasty smoked pork in them too; a pleasant surprise to say the least!</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Being located in the Wichita suburbs for the most part, and offering smoked meats on a salad bar, 2 Brothers BBQ is certainly different from the classic Kansas City barbecue joints I’m used to, but it’s certainly worth your time if you’re in the area and craving some high-quality barbecued pork. With 4 locations to serve you, hopefully you’ll be able to find one and give it a try before long! </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">-Mike </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">P.S. We caught up with a few of the Kansas Pork Association folks over dinner not long ago. We talked them into sponsoring some giveaways to add a bit more fun to the blog. Today will be our first giveaway. We want to challenge you guys a bit, so the first person to answer this question gets the giveaway. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">This week's giveaway is a barbecue set. It has an apron with pockets for the fork, spatula, and tongs that come with in the carrying case. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal">Question: What's the origin of the word barbecue? </div>Chris and Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00104770461729106760noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483421404537316867.post-55518226559786395152010-10-08T06:41:00.000-07:002010-10-18T09:18:55.747-07:00Stockton - Shirley May’s Deli<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal">When I first moved to western Kansas, I used to like to stop in at a little friendly mom and pop corner gas station in <a href="http://stocktonkansas.net/">Stockton, Kansas</a>. It was a nice change from the normal franchise convenience store atmosphere. Like a lot of small town businesses, I stopped by one day, only to sadly discover that it was closed. Unfortunately, the building sat empty for quite a while. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">This year, the old corner gas station was given new life as the home of <a href="http://www.rookscounty.net/stockton_business_directory.htm">Shirley May’s Deli</a>. The deli itself is not new, but the location is. Shirley May’s has long been associated with the grocery store up the street. The deli was originally located in the back corner of the store. The new location is certainly an improvement. There is ample parking and you no longer have to wait in the grocery check out line, just for a sandwich. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">My first impression was about how clean the place is. It may have once been an old gas station, but I think you could eat off the floors now. (Not that you would want to, but you could.) My next impression was about the great selection. I counted nearly thirty varieties of cheese. The meat selection was any pork lovers dream. Nearly thirty deli meat choices included sliced roasted pork, smoked ham, honey ham, black forest ham and maple ham. I didn’t even know there was maple ham! </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">The price of a sandwich was $4.99, which just barely beats one of those yellow franchise foot longs. The food however, beats a franchise deli foot long to no end. I had a roasted pork sandwich with colby-jack cheese on fresh potato bread. My wife had a black forest ham sandwich. Both sandwiches looked and tasted absolutely delicious. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">In addition to sandwiches, you can get a soft drink or cappuccino while you shop a selection of bbq rubs, spices and equipment. They also have a refrigerated case with salads so big they could be a complete meal on their own. Upon leaving the deli, I noticed a bbq smoker next to the front door. How can you go wrong with a place like that?! </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Until Next time, Swine and Dine!</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">- Chris</div>Chris and Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00104770461729106760noreply@blogger.com0