[Note: This post originally ran on February 10, 2010. I have not consumed bbq pulled shreds since then but still have flashbacks and nightmares from the experience.] I recently lived my nightmare. I ate–”consumed” is a more appropriately clinical term given I did it only in the name of research–most of a package of “Certified [...]
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It’s a new year and the perfect time for a little bit of reflection on 2010. Without a doubt, my favorite new dining experiences over the past year had one thing in common: I had to drive an extra mile (or 50) to seek out traditional, wood-cooked barbecue at places like Grady’s in Dudley, Wink’s in Salisbury and The Skylight Inn [...]
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Breaking news from the Fast Food Nation: The McRib returned to McDonald’s locations nationwide yesterday. (And just in time for the election: Republicans make big gains and the McRib is reinstated, not sure what to make of that connection.) Sure, the McRib has it’s defenders, such as one James Pkafke, who writes, “The McRib is like some [...]
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I recently lived my nightmare. I ate–”consumed” is a more appropriately clinical term given I did it only in the name of research–most of a package of “Certified Vegan” tofucue. (You can pronounce that last word however you see fit.) I will return to the scene of the crime soon to give you a full [...]
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A North Carolina company is following in Toyota’s footsteps with a massive recall of a life endangering product. In this case, the recall has nothing to do with defective gas pedals and isn’t actually that massive. According to this article, The Murphy House of Louisburg is recalling roughly 2,850 pounds of pork barbecue. The company’s pre-packaged [...]
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When the Private Equity Beat blog of the Wall Street Journal features a post about barbecue, it’s worth reading. And they posted a good one toward the end of 2009. In “Debating Evolution – Barbecue Evolution, That Is,” WSJ blogger Josh Beckerman, who admits he is no dyed-in-the-pig-wool barbecue fundamentalist, nonetheless takes a creationist-worthy stand against the [...]
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If pigs could fly, which airport would they use? Not Raleigh-Durham International (RDU), at least if they knew they might get cooked there. Brookwood Farms BBQ is a relatively new entry to RDU’s dining scene, with a location in the posh new Terminal 2 (which used to be the still pretty new Terminal C before [...]
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Recently a coupon caught my attention. It offered $2 off a 30 ounce package of Hormel’s Austin Blues Pulled Pork. According to the description on the Hormel website, “This succulent pork shoulder meat is naturally hardwood smoked for six hours. After smoking, it’s finished off with a clear Carolina-style sauce and lightly pulled.” Sounds pretty [...]
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302 E Main Street, Carrboro, NC 919.240.4043 Website BBQ Jew’s Grade: D Porky Says: “Barbecue tough for a mother to love.” ***NOTE: This Q-Shack location is now out of business.*** Sunday Morning Coming Down Probably every barbecue lover has been faced with this dilemma: It’s Sunday and the hankering for barbecue strikes, but all the good [...]
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