Awesome job man. I like how you didn’t turn this thing into a competition. You showed us some bbq history and in the end bbq is love and a time for family and friends to get together and enjoy what’s been passed on.
From 10:42 to 11:24 were some of the most wise words ever said in a BBQ video. If more people would follow this advice in many aspects of life, not just BBQ, the world would be a much better place. Great narrative reminding me of the excellence in writing that was Anthony Bourdain Nice Job Joe!!! 👍
Such a fun evening. Appreciate your perspective on the historic places and honoring the history of bbq in general. As someone who has grown up in kc but is pretty new to making bbq I’ve kind of taken that for granted. This was a great reminder.
Enjoyed your perspective on this. I especially liked your take on the older BBQ joints not changing to remind us of where this started. I think sometimes people get a little caught up in specific styles and make it all or nothing. Maybe it’s because I live in a region without it’s own BBQ style, but the variety of styles is partly what makes BBQ great to me. I think it’s OK to like NC style pork the best, and Texas for brisket, and KC for ribs, etc. And it’s nice to switch up styles once in a while to keep things fresh.
Loved you showing the history and why you chose the places y'all did. Bbq is different depending on where you're from, but in the end, it's all meat, smoke, and maybe a sauce. Also love seeing you, Jeremy and Brad team up so much. You all bring something different to us as viewers but mesh so well together.
I'm so glad I am subscribed to your channel. This older NC fellow here has a lot of respect for your passion and always-excellent content on all things BBQ. We can all learn from one another in all regions of the US. I'm looking forward to the next video.
I agree that we should celebrate all BBQ. Great video, and I like how it was different than @MadscientistBBQ’s! Can’t wait for your next video to drop!
Great video! Arthur Bryant's is on my bucket list. I'm a displaced Texas native living in Southern California. I just so happened to received a smoked brisket in the mail yesterday from Angelo's barbecue in Fort Worth that I am shoveling into my mouth.
Grew up about 2.5 hrs north and Q39, Joe's, and JackStacks are the ones to hit. As much as I love each them (Gates too, but they're not as good), you're 100% correct.
I was in KC for a few weeks about 18 years ago and did the same kinda thing you did here. I am from Texas, and have been cooking and eating BBQ forever. When I got the thin sliced brisket sandwich at Arthur Bryant's, I was blown away, and that is rare. I liked it so much that I bought a 4k dollar slicer so I could do it myself, because I've never seen it here in Texas.
Loved this episode, it felt like I was right there with you! Ive always been into bbq’ing, but more serious for the past few years. In terms of bbq history I’m a novice and this was super informative. Being from California, Im more inclined now, to research cali bbq history after watching this. Another stellar vid, thank you Joe 🍻
@ the 6:45 mark the menu says brisket for 20.49 lb. That`s a great price. I`d have to get some at those prices. All the brisket in my great state of Texas is over 30 bucks and you have to wait in line for it (I don`t and never will). Keep up the good work Jo.
My first ever BBQ in Kansas City was at Arthur Bryant's. I picked it because it was the first BBQ. The ribs were amazing and I loved that the sauce was not sweet. I have developed my own sauce based on the flavors of it. I did not think that it was tomato heavy at all. It is mostly vinegar and paprika.
@@knoxavebbq I sort of cheated. I started from the ingredient list on the back one one of the bottles. The mustard flour confused me for a bit until I realized it was just a fancy name for yellow mustard powder. I tweaked it until I had a flavor profile that I liked.
Lifetime Kansas City resident here: I really like how you came to town to give it all a try, and I agree, our restaurants are fine but they've been such a staple for so long that they're really nothing to write home about (though there are a few I will defend until the day I die!). But, and this is where you may have missed out, the best BBQ in Kansas City is 100% the backyard and competition folks. There isn't a weekend (or weeknight, really) that goes by without someone in my neighborhood smoking something amazing. A lot of us here make our own sauces and rubs as well and hold on to our 'secret' recipes as if they were the next milliion dollar idea, and I think some of them really could be. I recommend coming to the American Royal competition or the Lenexa BBQ competition and finding the blue collar KC folks that will definitely be there competing. You won't regret it.
I’ve been to KC twice for a national plumbing completion in high school of all things (won both times 💪🏻) definitely remember hitting up Gates in Downton KC, seemed like the OG location when I went at the time (2013/14) and the burn ends were insaneeeee! Found your channel from Chuds and mad scientist, keep up the good work man!!!
@Joe Yim my recent adventures...don't laugh, but I have been smoking meats for years, but I did not like fat. We visited Hurtados BBQ in Ft. Worth, and I tasted the brisket with the fat. I have been missing out! I also smoked beef cheeks.
Good stuff as usual, Joe. I like to say every culture has bbq and what’s most important is cooking meat over fire outside with friends. No bbq is better than others, it’s all unique experiences. Can’t go wrong with meat over fire.
Thanks for sharing, Joe! If I wasn’t diabetic I’d probably be would more inclined to get into KC style BBQ. The sauces and rubs are generally way too sweet for me. Though their burnt ends are very tasty.
I'm with you Joe. I'm from Santa Maria, CA where people are die-hard about Santa Maria style bbq but that doesn't mean that you should limit yourself to just one style. The real ones know what's up.
I like these videos. Being a fellow Chicagoan, our BBQ is weak compared to the rest of the country. I'd say Chicago style BBQ is mostly rib tips and hot links (with some chain rib joints that started in the 70's like the Patio mixed in). Seeing BBQ in other regions of the country is pretty cool. Thanks Joe!
Kansas City is the Chinese buffet of BBQ. Nothing in particular stands out, but there's that one OK thing you keep going back for and everything is covered in some kind of sauce that makes the otherwise bland food better.
I travel for work alot, KC,OKC, Dallas, Houston, Austin,Atlanta, and Carolinas. So, I've tried BBQ from all over. In KC, Jack Stacks and Q39 are my faves. Char is good too.
@@knoxavebbq it's a newer spot that I'm sure wasn't on the radar for "essential KC BBQ". If you're in KC again, check 'em out. They do believe in bark though.
i've had barbeque from all over the country, except the lowcountry whole hog. which i look forward to. as long as it is done well i have Zero complaints. Good BBQ is good.
@@knoxavebbq lmao tbh your energy is much easier to listen to for longer videos. No offense to Jeremy at mad scientist bbq but I can only listen to that dude for so long before I’m like “aight that’s enough.”
Enjoyed following this this series on both Jeremy's and your channel. I thought it was interesting to hear folks that really know one BBQ style experience and review other styles. I thought it was especially cool that you were able to both highlight some of the OG places, but review the new generation places on a higher standard. I do remember my one experience in KC a long time ago as being too saucy, but with the new spots it seems like there is definitely a lot more balance in what they do. Do you guys plan to do a similar series for St Louis, Memphis, or Carolina's styles? Oh yeah, not sure if you know Alex the cooking guy''s video. He did a collab with Ramen Lord during his ramen series, and he seemed blown away by a bite of brisket he tried. Would be dope if you did a collab with him on a TX BBQ series with your background!
No plans to do a trip like this again. I was at the ramen event. Haha. I wish I could call up anyone to do collabs. Unfortunately it doesn’t work like that.
You’re correct. It was still personally one of my favorite spots to go to. I find history of the food as appealing as the taste. Not the best bbq I had in KC but I’d happily go again.
You should go back to Arthur Bryant's when they have ribs. When I went, the ribs and pulled pork were my favorites. As good as anything I've ever had (including Texas!)
I should mention that my wife and I went right when they opened, so everything was fresh, hot and good to go. Seems like when you went, the pulled pork was on its last legs…
Your taste and my taste or anyone's taste in cooking is always measured by our environment we all each individual have grown up from. You're still young, but as we all grow older our taste buds changes. That's right! Some tasty flavors will play out.. If someone never desired sweet things growing up, perhaps it's not so bad at all in their 40s.
I travel alot for work and i get to try alot of bbq, theres not alot of places that are great out there in the middle of no where or if they dont have a scene for it. Its alot of time and effort done for a product that apparently people are ok with crockpot and sauce. Ill be in kc in august and definitely will be doing a run of some of the places. At the end of the day its still cooked meat so thats good
I dunno, I feel like if your BBQ place has been open for 5+ decades and built up a reputation and a history, its had a lot more money, time, and leeway to tweak its recipes and try new things. Especially compared to a place that's been open for 3 years and is barely making rent. I always hold older restaurants to a higher standard than newer ones.
We opened Mule Kicker BBQ this weekend in Warrensburg, MO, about 50 miles SE of Kansas City. I'd put our Central Texas-style barbeque and sides up against any BBQ restaurant in KC or TX. And much of our technique is thanks to you and other caring masters sharing the journey. And the opening was sensational!
I love all bbq but I'll still stick with Carolina as my favorite as far as just the basic ingredients. I can make bbq I like better at home so I very rarely eat at a bbq restaurant. Extremely rarely.
@@knoxavebbq I Was Lasting To He's Podcast Friday night They Was Talking about UA-cam Bbq Guys Your Name Cane Up Love Watching Your Videos And Chub from Texas 😎
Bryant’s ruled when the a’s where here. It was close. Good meat sauce was funky. Gates is ok. Joes is over rated really. Q39 is a bit better but you will pay more for a nicer atmosphere. Zaria bbq has the best sausage and smoked ham. Fareway meat market has slabs for 12 dollars that equal any around. Haywards has the best fries.
KC vs Texas bbq in my opinion KC is better overall for the price. My experience is Texas bbq is so expensive compared to KC prices. Texas has better flavor especially in brisket but everything else is pretty equal compared to KC.
Being from Scotland and as an outsider looking in you're pretty lucky in the states to have such amazing BBQ in so many different styles, we've got nothing here that comes close. My experience over there is limited but I've done a couple of the big hitters in Austin and Smoque BBQ in Chicago and they were incredible, Texas style definitely the king of BBQ for me there's no sauce on earth could change that opinion. Joe what's your thoughts on Smoque being a Chicago native? I thought it was brilliant
These regional styles of bbq are in my opinion, true American cuisine. It definitely has taken influences from places from countries we are originated from though.
I know I’m gonna get hate but the best thing I’ve ever had bbq wise in Kansas was the lamb spare ribs from Jack stacks… everything else was not my favorite thing.
There used to be a place in Harvey IL called George's BBQ that sold ribs as "big end" or "little end". Only place I've ever seen do it that way around here. They also used to serve the ribs, hot links, etc over fries and a slice of soppin' bread and then drench it in a very unique, sweet sauce. It was one of my favorites - even if it wasn't exactly 'traditional BBQ'.
I think you should emphasize that you’re talking about “Central Texas” style bbq more because Central Texas style bbq does NOT represent BBQ for the whole the state. BBQ in Texas is more than post oak wood and salt & pepper.
I grew up the KC way eating and smoking. I’ve had the Memphis and Carolina way. I’m with you on the central Texas way all the way now. It’s why I ordered a pit from down there and am about to get it. Thanks for video
Arthur Bryants is not known for its Burnt Ends or Pulled Pork. Never was available when Arthur was alive. You shouild of gotten the Sliced Pork Sandwich. Really All the Sliced Meats.... I was always a fan of burnt ends they would throw beside the slicer, but never a fan of their burnt ends soaked in sauce ... the 2nd on the KC list should be Haywards Pit BBQ
Was born and raised in KC, and ate their BBQ for over 40 years. Then we moved to FL for a few years and OMG....their bbq is like it was cooked in the crockpot and had BBQ sauce slathered over it. Absolutely NO smoky flavor at all. FAIL! So before long we found ourselves living in TX. Of course TX and KC were always in competition together with their BBQ so we just naturally expected for it to at least come close. NOPE...hated it too for basically the same reason. So back to KC we came! Id hate to admit we came back just to get some decent bbq...so I wont. Ha! Our favorite here were always Jack Stack & Joes, but now that we live by one of the Gates' locations, we tend to go there more than the other places. Long live KC BBQ!!!
MJY, I really appreciate the retrospective you provided in this video. I could not agree more with your assessment of old school vs. new school. Spot on in your reasoning and I believe that sometimes the subtly and nuance get lost in the hype, pomp, and circumstance.
I started my love for BBQ when I was stationed in Kansas. Having eaten at a lot of the great spots there, I thought it was the best. Then, I moved to Texas.
Awesome job man. I like how you didn’t turn this thing into a competition. You showed us some bbq history and in the end bbq is love and a time for family and friends to get together and enjoy what’s been passed on.
Food and bbq is all love!
From 10:42 to 11:24 were some of the most wise words ever said in a BBQ video. If more people would follow this advice in many aspects of life, not just BBQ, the world would be a much better place. Great narrative reminding me of the excellence in writing that was Anthony Bourdain Nice Job Joe!!! 👍
Appreciate it. Thanks for watching.
Such a fun evening. Appreciate your perspective on the historic places and honoring the history of bbq in general. As someone who has grown up in kc but is pretty new to making bbq I’ve kind of taken that for granted. This was a great reminder.
I take Chicago for granted all the time. It was a good reminder to me too.
Enjoyed your perspective on this. I especially liked your take on the older BBQ joints not changing to remind us of where this started. I think sometimes people get a little caught up in specific styles and make it all or nothing. Maybe it’s because I live in a region without it’s own BBQ style, but the variety of styles is partly what makes BBQ great to me. I think it’s OK to like NC style pork the best, and Texas for brisket, and KC for ribs, etc. And it’s nice to switch up styles once in a while to keep things fresh.
Agreed. People have specialties for a reason. And a lot of it had to do with history, not cooking ability.
The best BBQ I had in KC was at Oklahoma Joe's gas station. Their ribs are the best. Arthur Bryant's was good too. I didn't like Gates.
Loved you showing the history and why you chose the places y'all did. Bbq is different depending on where you're from, but in the end, it's all meat, smoke, and maybe a sauce. Also love seeing you, Jeremy and Brad team up so much. You all bring something different to us as viewers but mesh so well together.
“Is that REALLY what my hair looks like from the back?” Name that movie.
Great job Joe! I love narrative-style vlog videos and this one nailed it!
Not gonna lie, I had to look it up. Hahaha. Thanks!
I'm so glad I am subscribed to your channel. This older NC fellow here has a lot of respect for your passion and always-excellent content on all things BBQ. We can all learn from one another in all regions of the US. I'm looking forward to the next video.
Agreed!
Extremely well done Joe. This video was a great contrast to the 16 hours at Terry blacks (I think my favorite video you have made).
Glad you enjoyed it!
I agree that we should celebrate all BBQ. Great video, and I like how it was different than @MadscientistBBQ’s! Can’t wait for your next video to drop!
Haha. Thanks. Can’t just make the same video!
Great video! Arthur Bryant's is on my bucket list. I'm a displaced Texas native living in Southern California. I just so happened to received a smoked brisket in the mail yesterday from Angelo's barbecue in Fort Worth that I am shoveling into my mouth.
Enjoy!
Grew up about 2.5 hrs north and Q39, Joe's, and JackStacks are the ones to hit. As much as I love each them (Gates too, but they're not as good), you're 100% correct.
Best sandwich k&m bbq. Killer combo.
I’m really enjoying your videos. Super relaxing and informative!
Haha. I appreciate that. Thanks for watching!
Fantastic video! I have a KC trip planned and this is helpful!!
Hope you enjoy your trip!
I was in KC for a few weeks about 18 years ago and did the same kinda thing you did here. I am from Texas, and have been cooking and eating BBQ forever. When I got the thin sliced brisket sandwich at Arthur Bryant's, I was blown away, and that is rare. I liked it so much that I bought a 4k dollar slicer so I could do it myself, because I've never seen it here in Texas.
Wow…. Haha. That’s pretty nuts, but cool man. Glad you enjoyed it
Loved this episode, it felt like I was right there with you! Ive always been into bbq’ing, but more serious for the past few years. In terms of bbq history I’m a novice and this was super informative. Being from California, Im more inclined now, to research cali bbq history after watching this. Another stellar vid, thank you Joe 🍻
Appreciate you watching!
Thanks Joe for taking us thru the KC BBQ.
Thanks for watching!
Really appreciate the un jaded opinions on your videos Joe. Always just embracing the style, method and result. Q for all tastes!
Gotta be. I think that’s the true way to talk about your preferences. Try anything and everything.
@ the 6:45 mark the menu says brisket for 20.49 lb. That`s a great price. I`d have to get some at those prices. All the brisket in my great state of Texas is over 30 bucks and you have to wait in line for it (I don`t and never will). Keep up the good work Jo.
After eating the bbq there, I would say Texas is worth the wait. Haha.
Both are are very good, I like not having to get up early and wait in a long line aspect of KC bbq
I think good food is worth waiting for, but I definitely understand
And also, there are plenty of great places now that you don’t have to wait hours or a hr in line to get your food.
Go, Joe! Like your take on things :)
Thank you! Appreciate you watching.
My first ever BBQ in Kansas City was at Arthur Bryant's. I picked it because it was the first BBQ. The ribs were amazing and I loved that the sauce was not sweet. I have developed my own sauce based on the flavors of it. I did not think that it was tomato heavy at all. It is mostly vinegar and paprika.
You might be right! I’ll have to do some research. It’s been a couple weeks since I ate it. It did remind me of a sloppy Joe though. Haha.
@@knoxavebbq I sort of cheated. I started from the ingredient list on the back one one of the bottles. The mustard flour confused me for a bit until I realized it was just a fancy name for yellow mustard powder. I tweaked it until I had a flavor profile that I liked.
Nice video! about al the experience with different places , gives you a lot of new ideas I think?
Lifetime Kansas City resident here: I really like how you came to town to give it all a try, and I agree, our restaurants are fine but they've been such a staple for so long that they're really nothing to write home about (though there are a few I will defend until the day I die!). But, and this is where you may have missed out, the best BBQ in Kansas City is 100% the backyard and competition folks. There isn't a weekend (or weeknight, really) that goes by without someone in my neighborhood smoking something amazing. A lot of us here make our own sauces and rubs as well and hold on to our 'secret' recipes as if they were the next milliion dollar idea, and I think some of them really could be. I recommend coming to the American Royal competition or the Lenexa BBQ competition and finding the blue collar KC folks that will definitely be there competing. You won't regret it.
I would agree with that. Thanks for watching.
You're right. The Chiefs parking lot Sunday mornings before the games are another great place to find wonderful KC BBQ!!!!!
I’ve been to KC twice for a national plumbing completion in high school of all things (won both times 💪🏻) definitely remember hitting up Gates in Downton KC, seemed like the OG location when I went at the time (2013/14) and the burn ends were insaneeeee! Found your channel from Chuds and mad scientist, keep up the good work man!!!
Thanks for following!
Very respectful and honest review. I have taken from you and become an adventurous eater, which has opened the world to me.
Awesome! Love to hear it. What new things have you tried?
@Joe Yim my recent adventures...don't laugh, but I have been smoking meats for years, but I did not like fat. We visited Hurtados BBQ in Ft. Worth, and I tasted the brisket with the fat. I have been missing out! I also smoked beef cheeks.
I’ve been to and had bbq at both. I prefer Texas beef and KC for pork and southern sides.
I went to joes, gates, L.C’s and some other random place.
Cool video man. It seems like you guys had fun!
It was a good time
Great video! Hoping to try the Z-man in a couple weeks when I’m back down there.
It’s good. Idk if it’s worth the trip, but good. Haha
Good stuff as usual, Joe. I like to say every culture has bbq and what’s most important is cooking meat over fire outside with friends. No bbq is better than others, it’s all unique experiences. Can’t go wrong with meat over fire.
Agreed. It’s also all preferences
Thanks for sharing, Joe! If I wasn’t diabetic I’d probably be would more inclined to get into KC style BBQ. The sauces and rubs are generally way too sweet for me. Though their burnt ends are very tasty.
I get it. I appreciate you watching!
I'm with you Joe. I'm from Santa Maria, CA where people are die-hard about Santa Maria style bbq but that doesn't mean that you should limit yourself to just one style. The real ones know what's up.
Thanks for watching
Tri Tip is the bbq cut in CA 💪🏼
I like these videos. Being a fellow Chicagoan, our BBQ is weak compared to the rest of the country. I'd say Chicago style BBQ is mostly rib tips and hot links (with some chain rib joints that started in the 70's like the Patio mixed in). Seeing BBQ in other regions of the country is pretty cool. Thanks Joe!
I still really like that kind of bbq. 🤷♂️
Kansas City is the Chinese buffet of BBQ. Nothing in particular stands out, but there's that one OK thing you keep going back for and everything is covered in some kind of sauce that makes the otherwise bland food better.
Hahaha. You said it, not me. 😬
While Texas BBQ doesn't need sauce
Arthur Bryant’s is legendary. You definitely got to go when they first open. They run out of food fast on a busy day.
I do wanna go back for the full experience
LC's BBQ in raytown is my favorite. Wish you would've tried it
I travel for work alot, KC,OKC, Dallas, Houston, Austin,Atlanta, and Carolinas. So, I've tried BBQ from all over. In KC, Jack Stacks and Q39 are my faves. Char is good too.
I haven’t heard of char before. Thanks for watching!
@@knoxavebbq it's a newer spot that I'm sure wasn't on the radar for "essential KC BBQ". If you're in KC again, check 'em out. They do believe in bark though.
Hope you get a chance to try Bryants when it’s not late at night. Sliced brisket and ribs are the highlight
Yea. Looks like it.
i've had barbeque from all over the country, except the lowcountry whole hog. which i look forward to.
as long as it is done well i have Zero complaints.
Good BBQ is good.
Short answer...yes...yes KC toos Texas. That being said, both are top quality.
As always, great video
Appreciate you watching!
Couldn’t agree with you more. Celebrate all BBQ.
Appreciate you watching!
I love Bryant's, the OG!
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You definitely hit the 'hot spots' for BBQ in KC. A little known gem, for next time, is Scott's Kitchen up by the airport...just my personal fav.
Ok. Good to know. Thank you!
I actually really enjoyed this video!
Aw man. Were you expecting it to suck?! Lol jk. Thanks for watching.
@@knoxavebbq lmao tbh your energy is much easier to listen to for longer videos. No offense to Jeremy at mad scientist bbq but I can only listen to that dude for so long before I’m like “aight that’s enough.”
Great video, with a great perspective.
Appreciate it!
Everyone loves BBQ even if it made in Texas!
jack stack is about the beans
Enjoyed following this this series on both Jeremy's and your channel. I thought it was interesting to hear folks that really know one BBQ style experience and review other styles. I thought it was especially cool that you were able to both highlight some of the OG places, but review the new generation places on a higher standard. I do remember my one experience in KC a long time ago as being too saucy, but with the new spots it seems like there is definitely a lot more balance in what they do.
Do you guys plan to do a similar series for St Louis, Memphis, or Carolina's styles?
Oh yeah, not sure if you know Alex the cooking guy''s video. He did a collab with Ramen Lord during his ramen series, and he seemed blown away by a bite of brisket he tried. Would be dope if you did a collab with him on a TX BBQ series with your background!
No plans to do a trip like this again. I was at the ramen event. Haha. I wish I could call up anyone to do collabs. Unfortunately it doesn’t work like that.
U did well showing my home. Thank u
Haha. Phew. Glad to hear. Thanks for watching!
As a KC native, Bryant's is great but it's more about the history of it. There are definitely other spots that I choose before AB's.
You’re correct. It was still personally one of my favorite spots to go to. I find history of the food as appealing as the taste. Not the best bbq I had in KC but I’d happily go again.
Gates is the KING!
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Great commentary!
Next time you come to Kansas City you need to go to Slaps in Kansas City, KS.
I’ll add it to my list! That’s the name I’ve heard the most
You should go back to Arthur Bryant's when they have ribs. When I went, the ribs and pulled pork were my favorites. As good as anything I've ever had (including Texas!)
Yea, I really wanted to try the ribs.
I should mention that my wife and I went right when they opened, so everything was fresh, hot and good to go. Seems like when you went, the pulled pork was on its last legs…
The guy you’re talking about that passed away at Q39 wrote the KCBS rules.
Your taste and my taste or anyone's taste in cooking is always measured by our environment we all each individual have grown up from. You're still young, but as we all grow older our taste buds changes. That's right! Some tasty flavors will play out.. If someone never desired sweet things growing up, perhaps it's not so bad at all in their 40s.
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Time to go international! would be awesome seeing you film from Brazil, Venezuela or something
I would love to as well, but would need a little more 💰💰💰
@Joe Yim we gotta make our happen!... you can start with Canada haha
Slaps would’ve been a good one for you to visit . Also, Jazzy B’s
cool. i'll have to check it out next time.
Great video
Thanks! Appreciate you watching.
I travel alot for work and i get to try alot of bbq, theres not alot of places that are great out there in the middle of no where or if they dont have a scene for it. Its alot of time and effort done for a product that apparently people are ok with crockpot and sauce. Ill be in kc in august and definitely will be doing a run of some of the places. At the end of the day its still cooked meat so thats good
If you come don’t hit Arthur Bryant’s or Gates. I would go to
1. Slaps
2. Q39
3. Scott’s Kitchen
I agree. Also 4. Woodyard@@robertwolters
A lot of the rib joints in Metro Detroit do the long and short ends, .
Interesting. Good to know.
Great video!!
Appreciate it! Hope you get to check out the next video!
I dunno, I feel like if your BBQ place has been open for 5+ decades and built up a reputation and a history, its had a lot more money, time, and leeway to tweak its recipes and try new things. Especially compared to a place that's been open for 3 years and is barely making rent. I always hold older restaurants to a higher standard than newer ones.
go to Slaps in the west bottoms next time right up your ally
Dude: You need to try the burnt ends at jack stack!!!
Nicely done👍😊
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We opened Mule Kicker BBQ this weekend in Warrensburg, MO, about 50 miles SE of Kansas City. I'd put our Central Texas-style barbeque and sides up against any BBQ restaurant in KC or TX. And much of our technique is thanks to you and other caring masters sharing the journey. And the opening was sensational!
I love all bbq but I'll still stick with Carolina as my favorite as far as just the basic ingredients. I can make bbq I like better at home so I very rarely eat at a bbq restaurant. Extremely rarely.
I don’t usually eat bbq out in chicago either.
Try Bryant's again if you can. Go during the lunch rush and get the brisket and sliced pork. You guys had some of the worst stuff they have imo.
Hey Joe Chris Brown was Giving you big praises the other day Keep Up The Great Work Do you still have your big smoker 😎
Chris brown???
@@knoxavebbq I Was Lasting To He's Podcast Friday night They Was Talking about UA-cam Bbq Guys Your Name Cane Up Love Watching Your Videos And Chub from Texas 😎
Why didn’t you go to Rosedale BBQ?
we went with recommendations of other ppl. that was not mentioned. sorry! cant go to all of them.
Harps, chef j, slaps, buck tui, come check the new school
You go to KC and don't go to LC's BBQ
I did not
Bryant’s ruled when the a’s where here. It was close. Good meat sauce was funky. Gates is ok. Joes is over rated really. Q39 is a bit better but you will pay more for a nicer atmosphere. Zaria bbq has the best sausage and smoked ham. Fareway meat market has slabs for 12 dollars that equal any around. Haywards has the best fries.
I love the history of Arthur Bryant’s and will happily go for the nostalgia fact, but overall I was very unimpressed by the bbq that I’ve had.
KC vs Texas bbq in my opinion KC is better overall for the price. My experience is Texas bbq is so expensive compared to KC prices. Texas has better flavor especially in brisket but everything else is pretty equal compared to KC.
I think you get what you pay for in my experience. And after doing it for so long, I don’t mind paying more for it. But I definitely understand.
500dollars for bbq 20dollars a pound is ridiculous for bbq food for the crappy meat cooks for 20hours and just salt and pepper on it
@@Steve-cu1ye i respectfully disagree, but that's why all food is subjective.
Joes and Slaps
Being from Scotland and as an outsider looking in you're pretty lucky in the states to have such amazing BBQ in so many different styles, we've got nothing here that comes close. My experience over there is limited but I've done a couple of the big hitters in Austin and Smoque BBQ in Chicago and they were incredible, Texas style definitely the king of BBQ for me there's no sauce on earth could change that opinion. Joe what's your thoughts on Smoque being a Chicago native? I thought it was brilliant
These regional styles of bbq are in my opinion, true American cuisine. It definitely has taken influences from places from countries we are originated from though.
I know I’m gonna get hate but the best thing I’ve ever had bbq wise in Kansas was the lamb spare ribs from Jack stacks… everything else was not my favorite thing.
Lamb ribs are some of my favorite things to eat. I bet they were amazing.
There used to be a place in Harvey IL called George's BBQ that sold ribs as "big end" or "little end". Only place I've ever seen do it that way around here.
They also used to serve the ribs, hot links, etc over fries and a slice of soppin' bread and then drench it in a very unique, sweet sauce. It was one of my favorites - even if it wasn't exactly 'traditional BBQ'.
Sounds like Harold’s in chicago! It’s a fried chicken place.
@@knoxavebbq yep, same idea. I love harolds
Holy shit, $20.49 lb brisket at Joe's? That is like $28-32 in Texas.
I’d be will to be pay an extra $10 for the quality. It’s not the same.
@@knoxavebbq I've had brisket in tx at $28lb that would only be acceptable in a $5 school lunch too. Just haven't seen that price in a few years.
I think you should emphasize that you’re talking about “Central Texas” style bbq more because Central Texas style bbq does NOT represent BBQ for the whole the state. BBQ in Texas is more than post oak wood and salt & pepper.
You’re right. Thanks for watching.
Having had both Texas and KC BBQ, I can say without question, the answer is no.
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Texas got some bomb brisket. Other than that, they ain't BBQ!!!!!!! Come at me!!!!
I like Carolina
There is no such thing as the perfect BBQ everyone has different tastes.
Agreed!
I grew up the KC way eating and smoking. I’ve had the Memphis and Carolina way. I’m with you on the central Texas way all the way now. It’s why I ordered a pit from down there and am about to get it. Thanks for video
Appreciate you watching
Arthur Bryants is not known for its Burnt Ends or Pulled Pork. Never was available when Arthur was alive. You shouild of gotten the Sliced Pork Sandwich. Really All the Sliced Meats....
I was always a fan of burnt ends they would throw beside the slicer, but never a fan of their burnt ends soaked in sauce ...
the 2nd on the KC list should be Haywards Pit BBQ
Arthur Bryant's and Gates are overrated. I think Jack Stack and Joe's.
I can appreciate them for what they are.
Was born and raised in KC, and ate their BBQ for over 40 years. Then we moved to FL for a few years and OMG....their bbq is like it was cooked in the crockpot and had BBQ sauce slathered over it. Absolutely NO smoky flavor at all. FAIL! So before long we found ourselves living in TX. Of course TX and KC were always in competition together with their BBQ so we just naturally expected for it to at least come close. NOPE...hated it too for basically the same reason. So back to KC we came! Id hate to admit we came back just to get some decent bbq...so I wont. Ha! Our favorite here were always Jack Stack & Joes, but now that we live by one of the Gates' locations, we tend to go there more than the other places. Long live KC BBQ!!!
MJY, I really appreciate the retrospective you provided in this video. I could not agree more with your assessment of old school vs. new school. Spot on in your reasoning and I believe that sometimes the subtly and nuance get lost in the hype, pomp, and circumstance.
Agreed. Appreciate you watching!
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Joes KC. The old Oklahoma joes. The one in the gas station. Never was a fan of Arthur Bryant’s
I wouldn’t say Arthur Bryant’s has great food, but I’d definitely go back for the nostalgia.
I'll die on this hill defending Texas style bbq.
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Based off of looks, I would prefer Texas style although I’m still not sold on salt and pepper alone. I’m also not one who will sauce
We all got our preferences and there’s nothing wrong with that.
Harp is the only good bbq there. Stop bs’n Joe lol
I started my love for BBQ when I was stationed in Kansas. Having eaten at a lot of the great spots there, I thought it was the best. Then, I moved to Texas.
Haha. Yea. I respect their loyalty, but it’s not the same. There’s a reason why I quit ny job and moved to Texas to learn.
you went to the "tourist" stops... rosedale, hillsdale bank, K and M, Slap... and you totally fucked yourself not going to BB lawnside. :(
Good to know if I come back
LC’s for the burnt ends!
Nah…Texas is King! 🤠
I have no reason to disagree with you. Haha. Thanks for watching!
Not Arthur Bryant's! They not dethrone by nothing lol better get slaps or Oklahoma Joe's, lc, ... And not gates yuck beef on bun??? Lol too salty