It's about time for some off-topic

[Norm Peterson]

I bought a gallon -- that's right, a gallon -- of Rufus Teague Whiskey Maple barbecue sauce the other day.  I have tasted a crap ton of different barbecue sauces in my time, and this is easily the best I've ever had. Period. Absolutely fantastic on smoked brisket. If you make some burnt ends, this is the sauce I'd go with.

 

It has a complexity and depth of flavor that goes incredibly well with smoked beef or pork.

 

I have had sauces in the past where they tried to be a little different, and it never really sailed with me.  Habanero this or mango that or Carolina mustardish whatever else. Too different from "normal" barbecue sauce.  But the Rufus Teague has a certain je ne sais quoi that just really hits a sweet spot.

 

They don't share their recipe, so I don't quite know what they've done different, but I'd suggest picking up a $5.00 bottle at Hy-Vee or Scheels or wherever and give it a try.

 

Just a culinary suggestion from your buddy Norm.

Edited March 2, 2019 by Norm Peterson

[Huskerpapa]

Can my ulcerated colitis handle it? 

[AuroranHusker]

I like the way you're thinkin' here Normy. Nebrasketball fans need all the good vibes right now, @Norm Peterson !!!

 

 

[HuskerFever]

28 minutes ago, Norm Peterson said:

I bought a gallon -- that's right, a gallon -- of Rufus Teague Whiskey

 

I'm all about the barbecue sauces. Definitely will have to check it out.

 

But you had me worried for a second when I read the first 12 words of your post. I mean, I know this season has taken a major turns, but yeesh!

[Dead Dog Alley]

Seemingly, around 90% of these off topic threads eventually turn into being about what is the best cover song of all time.  So here goes.

 

[jimmykc]

Since this thread has already headed way off-road, those Cub fans who may want some reading matter while they eat should check out the new Ernie Banks book reviewed in tomorrow's LJS. Just be sure not to get sauce on the pages.

[Norm Peterson]

Try some Rufus Teague and get back to me.

 

Meanwhile, sound off with your personal favorite sauce.

[jimmykc]

Since it's too cold to go outside yet and I am bored, I looked up Rufus Teague and discovered he is a figment of some marketer's imagination. This pulled me down society's current worm-hole of contention about what constitutes "racism". It seems nothing can escape looking through this prism on any subject which may be broached. It doesn't have any relevance to Norm's assessment of its taste, but I found it an interesting point about how almost anything is viewed now. By the way, my own taste buds are pretty well shot, but I like Famous Dave's "Sweet and Zesty".

Edited March 2, 2019 by jimmykc

[aphilso1]

19 minutes ago, jimmykc said:

By the way, my own taste buds are pretty well shot, but I like Famous Dave's "Sweet and Sassy".

 

Seems like a redundant sentence.  That's just two different ways of saying that you no longer have taste buds. 

[Cazzie22]

I prefer Stubb’s Original.

[Bugeaters1]

I use a homemade Carolina suace. My brother lived in North Carolina and his brother in law has a homemade sauce.

Edited March 2, 2019 by Bugeaters1

[Dead Dog Alley]

1 hour ago, Norm Peterson said:

Try some Rufus Teague and get back to me.

 

Meanwhile, sound off with your personal favorite sauce.

 

I've always thought this was damn good, but it's not commercially available:

https://www.facebook.com/zzBBQ/

 

Edited March 2, 2019 by Dead Dog Alley

[Dead Dog Alley]

The picture above is of what might be my personal favorite, unfortunately it's not commercially produced or available (i.e., it's just whenever they get a batch made and it can be direct ordered.)

 

https://www.facebook.com/zzBBQ/

[Red Don]

As Will Rogers might have said:   "I never met a rib I didn't like!"

[Huskerpapa]

8 hours ago, jimmykc said:

Since this thread has already headed way off-road, those Cub fans who may want some reading matter while they eat should check out the new Ernie Banks book reviewed in tomorrow's LJS. Just be sure not to get sauce on the pages.

Thanks for the heads up jimmy, I will have to check it out.

[demone]

Great thread Norm - I'm usually not a big sauce guy, but I've been in need of finding a good one. I will definitely pick some up!

[KearneyMan]

On ‎3‎/‎2‎/‎2019 at 10:11 AM, Bill Self's Toupee said:

I am partial to Sweet Baby Rays... Sweet N' Spicy on my smoked Brisket and St. Louie Ribs.

 

Oh, and I really like using my grill and/or smokers in the winter!

At first I thought this was "dirty" talk lingo!!  LOL  I love Cookies Bar be cue sauce its awesome

[Ron Mexico]

On 3/1/2019 at 9:41 PM, Norm Peterson said:

I bought a gallon -- that's right, a gallon -- of Rufus Teague Whiskey Maple barbecue sauce the other day.  I have tasted a crap ton of different barbecue sauces in my time, and this is easily the best I've ever had. Period. Absolutely fantastic on smoked brisket. If you make some burnt ends, this is the sauce I'd go with.

 

It has a complexity and depth of flavor that goes incredibly well with smoked beef or pork.

 

I have had sauces in the past where they tried to be a little different, and it never really sailed with me.  Habanero this or mango that or Carolina mustardish whatever else. Too different from "normal" barbecue sauce.  But the Rufus Teague has a certain je ne sais quoi that just really hits a sweet spot.

 

They don't share their recipe, so I don't quite know what they've done different, but I'd suggest picking up a $5.00 bottle at Hy-Vee or Scheels or wherever and give it a try.

 

Just a culinary suggestion from your buddy Norm.

Building on your theme, were are your favorite BBQ places to eat in Lincoln/Omaha.

I'm partial to my own BBQ but with the weather being what it is I just don't have the desire to fight the cold and light up my smoker.

 

My favorite is Hog Wild in Omaha, thus far. On Fridays they have burnt ends. 

 

To answer you question I don't have a favorite BBQ sauce but i'm going to give Rufus Teague a try.

[ladyhusker]

I've had success eating at Parker's Smokehouse - the one by the Ashland Golf course on the way to the SAC Museum (which is AWESOME, by the way).

This -- the one in Lincoln has consistently terrible service, but it's good in Ashland.

I'm a cretin but I actually didn't mind Dickey's... there used to be one decently close to my house but not anymore. But that was an "oh crap I don't feel like cooking tonight" staple. Most of all, though, I miss Skeeter Barnes.

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[jimmykc]

https://journalstar.com/entertainment/books/review-banks-biography-reveals-nice-guy/article_b725184f-67e9-5c26-8035-96382025e2e7.html

[Norm Peterson]

Here's a picture so you'll know when you see it:

[Ron Mexico]

6 hours ago, ladyhusker said:

This -- the one in Lincoln has consistently terrible service, but it's good in Ashland.

I'm a cretin but I actually didn't mind Dickey's... there used to be one decently close to my house but not anymore. But that was an "oh crap I don't feel like cooking tonight" staple. Most of all, though, I miss Skeeter Barnes.

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The McD's of BBQ eateries.

[Norm Peterson]

8 hours ago, Bill Self's Toupee said:

I've had success eating at Parker's Smokehouse - the one by the Ashland Golf course on the way to the SAC Museum (which is AWESOME, by the way).

 

+1.

 

Parkers is good.  There's Phat Jack's on West O.  Ain't bad. I had pork belly burnt ends there once, which were pretty good.  I've since made them a couple of times at home.  Mine were more tender, but they're really fatty.  Taste great, but really fatty.

 

But you gotta love that Maillard reaction.

[atskooc]

Famous Dave's Sweet 'n Zesty is my favorite BBQ sauce.

[Norm Peterson]

1 hour ago, atskooc said:

Famous Dave's Sweet 'n Zesty is my favorite BBQ sauce.

 

I usually prefer local to corporate, but Famous Dave's does some first rate barbecuing.