As a fan of NC barbecue sauces, you’ll like my blog post on the best barbecue sauces
I heartily recommend Rusty Can BBQ in Byfield, MA. Everything we’ve had there has been wonderful. https://www.rustycanbyfield.com/
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I do remember Blue Ribbon’s glory days. I live near the Arlington one, so I do get it from there. It’s fine, but as you said, not AS good as it was. I do wonder if the original in Newton is better.
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Not sure if they carry local Okra but Indian Grocery Stores should carry it regularly. I also like the variety that they tend to grow, 5 sided dark green pods that stay tender even when quite large(long).
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I believe they smoke and prepare everything at a central location and distribute it to the restaurants now. Given that, not sure if you will see a difference anymore.
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I think that switch to a central location and a change in equipment was the point at which their BBQ became much more ordinary.
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Same here. I don’t understand accolades, and success. Found it very average across the board.
Bumping up this thread because of Hubbas BBQ truck in Westford. Twice this summer, we’ve picked up a pint of their brisket for later dinner, alongside summer produce at home. We don’t have a smoker or wood-fired barbecue at home, so I thought why not give it a try.
Well, at Hubba’s a pint of brisket is generous. Check out my photo below. The first time I did not unpack the tightly packed container like this upon getting home. Well, the brisket stuck together in the fridge. Voila, brisket chunks.
The brisket was lean this time, and a little fatty the first time (actually better because that kept the meat moist and rendered out on the reheat). I’ll get two dinners for 2 people out of a pint, served with my own sides or used in tacos. Your mileage may vary if you enjoy larger potions of brisket.
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Always. ask for the fatty (or "moist’) brisket. IT. has much better flavor and is much more tender.
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Went to Reunion BBQ in the South End a few months ago and it flat out sucked. Everything from the service, the decor, the music, and the food. Do not go there.
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Thanks for the heads up. We have a subscription to the Speakeasy and pass by it all the time, but hadn’t tried it (mostly due to a few online lousy reviews). Glad to hear it wasn’t a bad idea to skip it.
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