everyone meet your meat
feast your eyes on this menu of 10 things you should never order from a barbecue restaurant
because even though there's a lot of good barbecue out there there are still some things you should
avoid this is a rap burger hold the sides hold up i'm sorry pope but hold up barbecue is all
about the meat and more meat but this doesn't mean there isn't room for other foods including some
tasty sides that go well with all that protein however not all sides are created equal so you
have to beware remember that the main thing about barbecue is the meat so concentrate on that and
don't fill up on heavy fatty sides like macaroni and cheese fried okra and potatoes these are all
examples of things you should never order at a barbecue restaurant baked beans on the other hand
can be a fairly healthy side but their fiber content means they will fill you up and leave
less room for that delicious meat if you have to try the sides then portion control is key when it
comes to enjoying them without ruining your meal that's a party platter it serves 12 people i know
what i'm about son you can sample a selection of sides with a few bites here and there but keep
your eyes on the prize the barbecued meats and sauces if you fill up on heavy sides you might
not have the appetite to fully appreciate the main dish you don't have to stick to only meat
because a meal of only meat may not be that appealing even to meat lovers just remember
to go easy on the sides so you don't ruin your appetite and miss out on the star attraction
think about it save the specialty our special today is coho salmon sounds disgusting do you
have chicken fingers when you're trying out a new restaurant or a new kind of cuisine it is
often helpful to try the house specialty but when it comes to barbecue this isn't necessarily true
it turns out that specialties can be one of the things you should never order from a barbecue
restaurant it may seem strange to avoid ordering an establishment specialty but the trick is to do
some research first different areas that are known for their barbecue such as texas and the carolinas
for instance are known for certain specialty foods but this doesn't mean that every barbecue place in
those areas is good at making these specialties instead of taking a chance and ordering the
local specialty try to sample a few items and see what you like you can also ask some locals what a
particular barbecue spot makes best you don't have to avoid the barbecue specialties entirely but
it's just best to not go in cold without getting a sense of the quality of all the food and this
includes the specialty items even if a particular place's specialty has a good reputation it doesn't
mean you'll automatically like it since tastes are so subjective now describe what you taste cheese
and cheese the key is to keep an open mind but in the end eat what you like regardless of whether
it's a popular item on the menu or not as we keep moving on take a second to hit that like
button would ya thank you next forget fusion it's fondue dumpling it's fusion fusion is a
concept often associated with gastropubs and other hip eating establishments trying their
best to reinvent the wheel good barbecue can still be innovative but usually this classic
cuisine is all about tradition and sticking to the tried and true that has made barbecue such a
favorite if you've been to a barbecue fusion restaurant then you've probably seen things like
brisket quesadillas barbecue mac and cheese and pulled pork enchiladas that's interesting that's
very interesting these kinds of dishes can be good but you probably shouldn't risk your barbecue meal
on these in fact these are the kind of things you should never order from a barbecue restaurant one
person's innovation is another person's mistake so why take the chance there is so much to enjoy when
it comes to traditional barbecue that there really isn't a reason to go out on a limb with fusion
barbecue which may or may not be any good any decent barbecue place will offer you a wide range
of meats sauces and sides to satisfy most pallets so it's probably better to give those a try before
you venture off into barbecue fusion if you're committed to trying some fusion barbecue you could
order some as a side and still order a traditional meal this way if the fusion disappoints you'll
still have your main meal to fall back on either way there will be plenty of good food to enjoy
noise avoid the end and most importantly i'll bring back party sub leftovers
no matter what kind of food you're eating you want it to be as fresh as possible this freshness
policy is especially true for barbecue and is directly related to one of the things you should
never order from a barbecue restaurant meat is best fresh off the grill when it is hot and tender
this is one of the best things about barbecue on the other hand barbecue that has been sitting
around all day is another story these leftovers have been picked over and have usually been left
behind for a reason these aren't the choice pieces of meat these are the scraps of meat that tend to
be more fatty and either undercooked or overcooked you also have to remember it's not just the meat
that will have been sitting around the sides such as the cornbread and green beans will get stale or
cold as well if they sit on the counter all day i can't eat this the best way to avoid all of
these pitfalls is to go to your favorite barbecue place early in the day when everything is fresh
and don't wait until near the end of the day when you'll have to settle for what's left
while it's true the early bird might get the worm and turns out it also gets the best barbecue so
keep this in mind the next time you get a craving trust me when i say this don't eat your vegetables
fish for sport only not for meat fish meat is practically a vegetable we all know that barbecue
is all about the meat but sometimes people want a little variety with their meat barbecue sides
can take many forms and sometimes vegetables are offered as a side but it turns out this
is one of those things you should never order from a barbecue restaurant barbecue restaurants
specialize in barbecue meats and not vegetables so if you want vegetables you should probably go
to a salad bar not a barbecue place ron would you like some salad since i am not a rabbit no i do
not for some reason some barbecue places do offer things like green beans but don't expect them to
be the best green beans you've ever had according to some sources the green beans you're served at
some barbecue places may have even come from a can instead of being fresh can corn on the cob
come from a can maybe not but that doesn't mean it hasn't been frozen you would think you would
be safe if you ordered this fresh summer favorite but this might not be the case after all if you
still want to order vegetables keep in mind that because you're at a barbecue place there is a very
good chance the vegetables will be cooked in a lot of butter and might even come with bacon because
butter and bacon just make things taste good is that bacon on your turkey leg they call it
a swanson where's the beef you relax for me drink warmers where's the beef hamburgers have long been
a staple of fast food chains and their versatility makes them a great choice for lunch or dinner
one patty two patties cheese and bacon are just some of the things that make hamburgers so popular
because they're so popular you might be surprised to learn that hamburgers are one of the things you
should never order from a barbecue restaurant barbecue restaurants specialize in barbecue and
hamburgers don't really fall into this category a good pit master could probably cook up a decent
burger but it's not really their thing if you're at a barbecue place you're probably there for the
barbecue because you can get a decent hamburger at a lot of other places good barbecue and everything
that comes with it is worth going out of your way for and it's good enough to leave the burgers to
the burger joints big kahuna burger that's that hawaiian burger joint i hear they got some tasty
burgers a hamburger and french fries are fine for a quick lunch on the go especially since you
can order at the drive-through and eat in your car barbecue however is a different matter and
you'll have to give yourself a little more time to enjoy the slow-cooked meats and sides although it
can take a little longer to prepare good barbecue than a burger you will usually find that it was a
well worth the extra weight it is the best easy on the sauce the sauce all motto on the sauce
continue when it comes to barbecue we often think of the barbecue sauce as a key part
of the experience for many people great sauce goes hand in hand with great barbecue
in some regions the quality of the barbecue is almost dependent on the quality of the sauce
regions are also known for different styles of sauce with kansas city area sauces being known
for their tomato base and sugar flavors while the carolinas favor vinegar-based sauces however all
this focus on the sauce isn't always the way to go it turns out that when you're in texas it's a
different story altogether the barbecue sauce is one of the things you should never order
from a barbecue restaurant in texas they have a different take when it comes to barbecue sauce
many people in the lone star state consider it an insult to the cook if you dare smother your
favorite barbecue meats and extra sauces their take is that the meat is carefully prepared to
taste a certain way and using barbecue sauce just covers up all the work the cook did it is
important to note that when barbecuing sometimes texans will use barbecue sauce as a marinade or
during the cooking process but then the sauce is put away this debate about the importance of
barbecue sauce is obviously a very subjective call and for many people barbecue sauce is part of what
makes barbecue barbecue but if you have barbecue in texas go easy on the sauce or you might offend
the cook step 3 i put it on some pasta and that's the recipe say no to slop no just come home no
no although this doesn't sound appetizing at all some barbecue places offer what's called a sloth
bucket or some kind of large platter for big appetites however even the big eaters out there
should probably avoid these specials because they are one of the items you should never order from a
barbecue restaurant the reason for this is that these slop buckets are sometimes just a way for
restaurants to get rid of their leftover items without calling them leftovers these platters
can often just be a collection of odds and ends a combination of meat scraps and signs that could
include brisket pork loins sausages macaroni and cheese and even leftover bread maybe it's
fun to order something and not know exactly what you're going to get but you might be disappointed
with the end result what in the devil's name is this portobello mushrooms where's the steak
another thing to consider with these slop buckets is that the restaurants might be trying to get rid
of their less popular items which means they're probably not very good to begin with if you luck
out and get a decent mix of foods presented well then you'll probably be okay however if you just
get a pile of leftovers slapped on a plate then it will be a reminder of why you shouldn't have
ordered it at a barbecue restaurant in the first place just don't do it promise what's in a shape m
potato shape coffee mug shape when you think about barbecue you might think about the different cuts
of meat how it's cooked or what kind of barbecue sauce will be used you're probably not thinking
about the shape of certain meat products or what it means if they are a certain shape barbecue
meats are generally fresh cuts of meat such as brisket and pork loins however so-called shaped
meats are something else entirely and or one of the things you should never order from a barbecue
restaurant so what are shaped meats anyway these are meat products made up of trimmings and other
less desirable cuts of meat that are formed into one piece these kinds of meat products are much
more processed than traditional barbecue meats like brisket and ribs and therefore less desirable
than the whole cuts pass yeah these shaped meats are sometimes smoked or put in casings
and sliced like deli meats these shaped meats are essentially deli meats as opposed to the fresh cut
meats you would expect to get at a good barbecue restaurant there might be some particularly well
done shaped meats that are worth trying but generally you should avoid them and insist
on the whole cuts of meat that's what barbecue is all about perfect don't let them eat bread
gross huh it's perfect bread is a staple for many people and is commonly served in restaurants of
all kinds the inclusion of bread is part of the experience at many barbecue restaurants and this
is where the problem can come in although bread can be a fine addition to meals of all kinds it
is also one of the things you should never order from a barbecue restaurant this can be complicated
by the fact that many barbecue places serve bread for free along with a few other fixings so even if
you don't order it you may find yourself with a basket of bread that is probably tasty ah
very nice some people use the bread that's provided to make sandwiches with the meat
they've ordered the problem with the bread is that it's really just a high carbohydrate
filler that can get in the way of the delicious meats that you're supposed to be focusing on not
many people go to a restaurant including a barbecue restaurant just for the free bread
even if it is great bread most of us at one time or another have been given the advice to not fill
up on the bread when eating out it might just be a cliche but it seems like good advice especially
when barbecue is on the menu indeed indeed get a taste of more great videos just tap or click hit
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