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back in town, where would be the best place for BBQ? Some of the places along 11th we went to previous are no longer there.
wouldn't say it's overrated so much as questionably worth the value proposition of the wait.
Finally got to try Burnco today. When we were in town last year one of my daughters took my wife there while I was doing something with my son. When I found out I told her I wanted to go so she took me on Monday, that’s when we found out they were closed Monday. This year we went on Wednesday at 12:30, sold out of everything but balogna and sausage so we left. Today we went back at 10:30 and had ribs, pulled pork and sliced brisket along with baked beans, cole slaw and grilled potato salad. Decent BBQ but I prefer St. Louis style ribs to baby back ribs. The brisket was a little fatty but the pulled pork was excellent. Really liked the beans, slaw was so so, the potato salad was just grilled veggies, nothing to write home about. I would go back but would probably just get a pound of the pork and make fixings at home.
Oakhart is fantastic stuff. Everything is just freaking good.The current Uber-Q is widely believed to be Oakhart at third and Utica. There’s a about it on the General board. It’s really good. The 1907 place at Mother Road is also good.
Burn Co is fine. It’s ribs, sausage, the fatty, and/or burnt ends in that order. I skip everything else, especially the chic Ken.Sides to get are the Mac n’cheese and potato salad, which is just a little different but good.
You might also like Leon’s which is near Oakhart. It’s closer to St. Louis style ribs. That said, if I’m getting barbecue in that part of town, I’m going to Oakhart nine times out of ten.
Mac’s is at Cains for shows too.Just drive out to Skiatook and get some Mac's BBQ
You are correct. It's a prefect venue for Adam and his team to offer their wares, authentic Oklahoma BBQ and the classic concert hall.Mac’s is at Cains for shows too.
And Mac’s is better than either one.Oakhart is better than Burnco
I must travel to this thing that you call Mac's
This man speaks the truth you need to be believe.And Mac’s is better than either one.
If you time it right there’s a white concession trailer that sits on the N side of Hwy 11 in Sperry next to the donut shop. Closes when he’s sold out. Owners name is Donnie Teal, he’s a World Champion and calls it Cowboy’s BBQ and O call it damn fine.
I’m confused. I tried looking it up and they are calling the white trailer in Sperry Buffalo’s BBQ.And Mac’s is better than either one.
If you time it right there’s a white concession trailer that sits on the N side of Hwy 11 in Sperry next to the donut shop. Closes when he’s sold out. Owners name is Donnie Teal, he’s a World Champion and calls it Cowboy’s BBQ and O call it damn fine.
It’s Buffalo’s. Every time I go up there to the cemetery I stop on the way out of town and it’s truly next level. He does a sandwich with like 4 different meats on it including pulled pork and smoked bologna. I usually strip some off because it’s a handful and eat that on the side. The guy is a world champ smoker. The burrito thingy is great too. It’s worth the trip up there just to eat. But I’d call ahead to make sure he’s open.I’m confused. I tried looking it up and they are calling the white trailer in Sperry Buffalo’s BBQ.
My mistake, it is Buffalo’s. If he’s still doing prime rib on Wednesday’s then the sandwich is a huge treat.I’m confused. I tried looking it up and they are calling the white trailer in Sperry Buffalo’s BBQ.
Same here, I usually strip the sandwich down to just the bologna and bread and then enjoy the other components on their own.It’s Buffalo’s. Every time I go up there to the cemetery I stop on the way out of town and it’s truly next level. He does a sandwich with like 4 different meats on it including pulled pork and smoked bologna. I usually strip some off because it’s a handful and eat that on the side. The guy is a world champ smoker. The burrito thingy is great too. It’s worth the trip up there just to eat. But I’d call ahead to make sure he’s open.
Macs is “meh” to us.Oakhart is better than Burnco
I must travel to this thing that you call Mac's
Get there early. My experience is they cook less on the weekends. Usually out of ribs and brisket by 12:30. Which is fine if the place is packed but telling me two major menu items are out at an empty restaurant in the middle of the lunch “rush” is frustrating,I really want to try Oakhart, but since it's lunch only that kinda kills it for me. Maybe a Saturday sometime I guess.
Got to be honest....that feels like too much hassle just for BBQ.Get there early. My experience is they cook less on the weekends. Usually out of ribs and brisket by 12:30. Which is fine if the place is packed but telling me two major menu items are out at an empty restaurant in the middle of the lunch “rush” is frustrating,
I’d say Trails End is “meh”, but the beauty of each of us having our own taste preferences means we have plenty of options. Can you imagine if they could state “we have the best bbq” and everyone else just folded up the tent. Every place listed so far does one thing or another better than the other....Macs is “meh” to us.
Good but, not worth the 20 minute drive very often. Trails End is a little closer and better, IMO.
I need to try Oakhart and Buffalo!
I will say that as a group, I prefer OK BBQ to KC or Memphis BBQ. Maybe it's because I have grown up with it, but especially I am not crazy about Memphis BBQ.I’d say Trails End is “meh”, but the beauty of each of us having our own taste preferences means we have plenty of options. Can you imagine if they could state “we have the best bbq” and everyone else just folded up the tent. Every place listed so far does one thing or another better than the other....
So Oklahoma BBQ is actually a mash-up of KC, Memphis, and Texas BBQ styles which is great for us. I mean so many styles also focus on a particular type of meat. Texas sticks to brisket, Memphis is dry rub spare ribs, and KC is more of a sauced rib with a sweet kick. Yes, you can get pulled pork or brisket in any of those places but that's not really the style they're known for. Oklahoma BBQ pulls from all of these and then you also add in the whole "smoked bologna" insanity which is uniquely Oklahoma.I will say that as a group, I prefer OK BBQ to KC or Memphis BBQ. Maybe it's because I have grown up with it, but especially I am not crazy about Memphis BBQ.
It’s meh as well. My “better” statement is slightI’d say Trails End is “meh”, but the beauty of each of us having our own taste preferences means we have plenty of options. Can you imagine if they could state “we have the best bbq” and everyone else just folded up the tent. Every place listed so far does one thing or another better than the other....
So Oklahoma BBQ is actually a mash-up of KC, Memphis, and Texas BBQ styles which is great for us. I mean so many styles also focus on a particular type of meat. Texas sticks to brisket, Memphis is dry rub spare ribs, and KC is more of a sauced rib with a sweet kick. Yes, you can get pulled pork or brisket in any of those places but that's not really the style they're known for. Oklahoma BBQ pulls from all of these and then you also add in the whole "smoked bologna" insanity which is uniquely Oklahoma.
Got to be honest....that feels like too much hassle just for BBQ.
You gotta know how to do a beef rib if you are going to tell me you know what you are doing. I’ve been to too many “World Championship” BBQ joints, especially in Texas, and the beef rib is either trash or not even on the menu and the brisket is gray and looks like shoe leather.KC has very good brisket at several different places. KC brisket is typically thin sliced vs thick cut Texas and Oklahoma.
Good burnt ends at several places in KC
I'm not much on ribs, so I don’t have much of an opinion on KC Ribs. But definitely pork ribs over beef ribs for me.
THIS IS THE WAY!!!So Oklahoma BBQ is actually a mash-up of KC, Memphis, and Texas BBQ styles which is great for us. I mean so many styles also focus on a particular type of meat. Texas sticks to brisket, Memphis is dry rub spare ribs, and KC is more of a sauced rib with a sweet kick. Yes, you can get pulled pork or brisket in any of those places but that's not really the style they're known for. Oklahoma BBQ pulls from all of these and then you also add in the whole "smoked bologna" insanity which is uniquely Oklahoma.
Beef ribs are not easy. I've done them with moderate success. I would suggest not using a basic BBQ rub and go for something simpler using coarse salt, black pepper, and some ground mustard. You may even want to inject or brine them as well. And be careful, there are two cuts you can get. You can get a beef plate rib which is going to be a thinner cap of beef and then there's a beef back rib with a thicker cap of beef. Cooking times will vary. I always wrap ribs for the middle part of cooking but make sure you get the wrap tight otherwise you'll just end up steaming them with a result that is Rib Crib-esque.You gotta know how to do a beef rib if you are going to tell me you know what you are doing. I’ve been to too many “World Championship” BBQ joints, especially in Texas, and the beef rib is either trash or not even on the menu and the brisket is gray and looks like shoe leather.