BBQ joint thread

[GarnetPild]

I have noticed alot of posts in other threads about BBQ joints. I figured we should have a thread dedicated to such a serious topic. Post your favorite BBQ joint, or somewhere obscure nobody knows about, or just whatever.

Being from SC, my favorite is pulled pork. Whole hog is best, and I prefer the eastern NC/ eastern SC styles, with mostly vinegar & pepper, maybe a tiny smidge of mustard or tomato.

If you ever take backroads from the midlands to the South end of the Grand Strand, you likely have seen Cooper's Country Store. It is on 521, about 5-10 miles east of 52 just past the prison. It is just a little country store, but great BBQ and boiled peanuts if they are in season. They have country hams, bacon & other sandwich meats, but I only ever get the Q. If you are ever in the area of Salters, SC, do yourself a favor and stop in...I always call ahead, because they do run out.

Cooper's Country Store

Walking into Cooper's Country Store takes you back in history. If you're looking for authentic, old-school SC BBQ, Cooper's is the place.

destination-bbq.com

 

[Jtrain80]

Elmer's "it be bad" BBQ San Antonio

We stopped there on a road trip because of the 15 gazillion glorious comments on Google. Did not disappoint. Guess it burned down and is no longer in service.

Still have the shirt.

 

[shiv]

I have noticed alot of posts in other threads about BBQ joints. I figured we should have a thread dedicated to such a serious topic. Post your favorite BBQ joint, or somewhere obscure nobody knows about, or just whatever.

Being from SC, my favorite is pulled pork. Whole hog is best, and I prefer the eastern NC/ eastern SC styles, with mostly vinegar & pepper, maybe a tiny smidge of mustard or tomato.

If you ever take backroads from the midlands to the South end of the Grand Strand, you likely have seen Cooper's Country Store. It is on 521, about 5-10 miles east of 52 just past the prison. It is just a little country store, but great BBQ and boiled peanuts if they are in season. They have country hams, bacon & other sandwich meats, but I only ever get the Q. If you are ever in the area of Salters, SC, do yourself a favor and stop in...I always call ahead, because they do run out.

Cooper's Country Store

Walking into Cooper's Country Store takes you back in history. If you're looking for authentic, old-school SC BBQ, Cooper's is the place.

destination-bbq.com

Get in here @PleasureMoose. That looks like your jam

 

[ChicagoFats]

I have noticed alot of posts in other threads about BBQ joints. I figured we should have a thread dedicated to such a serious topic. Post your favorite BBQ joint, or somewhere obscure nobody knows about, or just whatever.

Being from SC, my favorite is pulled pork. Whole hog is best, and I prefer the eastern NC/ eastern SC styles, with mostly vinegar & pepper, maybe a tiny smidge of mustard or tomato.

If you ever take backroads from the midlands to the South end of the Grand Strand, you likely have seen Cooper's Country Store. It is on 521, about 5-10 miles east of 52 just past the prison. It is just a little country store, but great BBQ and boiled peanuts if they are in season. They have country hams, bacon & other sandwich meats, but I only ever get the Q. If you are ever in the area of Salters, SC, do yourself a favor and stop in...I always call ahead, because they do run out.

Cooper's Country Store

Walking into Cooper's Country Store takes you back in history. If you're looking for authentic, old-school SC BBQ, Cooper's is the place.

destination-bbq.com

I've passed that place several times in my life but never stopped in. I will make sure to stop next time, thanks for the heads up. We used to go that route from Columbia to Georgetown sometimes.

 

[GarnetPild]

I've passed that place several times in my life but never stopped in. I will make sure to stop next time, thanks for the heads up. We used to go that route from Columbia to Georgetown sometimes.

I also had passed it many times, and only discovered it a few years ago from a friend who grew up around there. It is a neat little place. Used to be in the middle of nowhere, but now of course there is a dollar general across the street.

I like to buy it buy the pound. Feeze it and thaw for sandwiches later. Not quite as good after freezing, but still very good.

 

[Rebarcock.]

I have noticed alot of posts in other threads about BBQ joints. I figured we should have a thread dedicated to such a serious topic. Post your favorite BBQ joint, or somewhere obscure nobody knows about, or just whatever.

Being from SC, my favorite is pulled pork. Whole hog is best, and I prefer the eastern NC/ eastern SC styles, with mostly vinegar & pepper, maybe a tiny smidge of mustard or tomato.

If you ever take backroads from the midlands to the South end of the Grand Strand, you likely have seen Cooper's Country Store. It is on 521, about 5-10 miles east of 52 just past the prison. It is just a little country store, but great BBQ and boiled peanuts if they are in season. They have country hams, bacon & other sandwich meats, but I only ever get the Q. If you are ever in the area of Salters, SC, do yourself a favor and stop in...I always call ahead, because they do run out.

Cooper's Country Store

Walking into Cooper's Country Store takes you back in history. If you're looking for authentic, old-school SC BBQ, Cooper's is the place.

destination-bbq.com

I love that place. I'll drive out of ny way to hit it

 

[GarnetPild]

I love that place. I'll drive out of ny way to hit it

I used to live where I could leave work in the morning and drive 25 minutes to Cooper's, then another 25 minutes home. My freezer stayed stocked with that stuff all the time. Moving back to the upstate, it will be a rare treat...there are some new places in Spartanburg and Greenville that I want to try though, so that'll be fun.

 

[Rebarcock.]

I used to live where I could leave work in the morning and drive 25 minutes to Cooper's, then another 25 minutes home. My freezer stayed stocked with that stuff all the time. Moving back to the upstate, it will be a rare treat...there are some new places in Spartanburg and Greenville that I want to try though, so that'll be fun.

You ever go to scotts in hemmingway? I used to hit that every year or so when I was going thru Andrews. I haven't been to the one in Chuck but I've heard it is just as good. I love backroad food

 

[GarnetPild]

You ever go to scotts in hemmingway? I used to hit that every year or so when I was going thru Andrews. I haven't been to the one in Chuck but I've heard it is just as good. I love backroad food

I made a ride down there about 10 years ago just to try it. It was good. If I'm being nit picky, I like my pork chopped or pulled finer, not in huge pieces, but that is easy to fix. Also the sauce was a bit spicy, and I like hot bbq...but I did like Scotts. Very good, but not my favorite and WAY out of the way, no matter where you are headed.

Another good place in that part of the state is Brown's in Kingstree. Also Roger's in Florence...damnit I could go on forever. Trying to go to bed, & all I can think about is bbq

 

[Rebarcock.]

I made a ride down there about 10 years ago just to try it. It was good. If I'm being nit picky, I like my pork chopped or pulled finer, not in huge pieces, but that is easy to fix. Also the sauce was a bit spicy, and I like hot bbq...but I did like Scotts. Very good, but not my favorite and WAY out of the way, no matter where you are headed.

Another good place in that part of the state is Brown's in Kingstree. Also Roger's in Florence...damnit I could go on forever. Trying to go to bed, & all I can think about is bbq

Yeah browns is good too. I tend to like the red based more than mustard or vinegar but I will eat it all. I'm more a pulled pork guy than chopped.
Melvins down here has some good stuff. I love their brisket. The ribs I can make better

 

[Astragalus]

SWEATMAN'S BBQ | BBQ Restaurant in Holly Hill, SC

Whole-hog BBQ pork cooked over hand-split, hardwood coals. No gas, no wood chips, all authentic old-school BBQ.

www.sweatmansbbq.com

Haven‘t been to Sweatmans in years, but it’s fantastic. Used to go hunting in Vance, SC some. Would always stop by.

 

[Astragalus]

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Another great place right outside of Columbia, SC. Not really a bbq joint, but they’ve got great food and everything else. It’s like the country wal mart. If they don’t have it, you don’t need it.

 

[Rusty Student]

I'll be in Rock Hill, SC for a wedding this weekend. Any good spots there?

 

[PleasureMoose]

in Tuscaloosa Big Bad Wolves BBQ use to come to HoundsTooth on gamedays.. not this year because of meat being so over priced. but they would open Friday morning and serve through Saturday night. Id always get the bbq nachos.. id spend around 40-50 bucks every weekend. damn good bbq.

Why Alabama fans won’t see this beloved BBQ staple this season: ‘We’re really sick about it’

Big Bad Wolves BBQ is a go-to spot every fall in Tuscaloosa.

www.al.com

Whitt's BBQ in Athens, AL has some damn sandwiches. Also Smokey's BBQ off hwy 72 in Madison, AL is solid if your around. BBQ is so expensive now for the quantity you get.. just doesnt fill me up anymore. MAKE BBQ GREAT AGAIN

 

[AmericanViking]

Tyler’s in Amarillo, TX. It’s rated as one of the top 50 in Texas. He has the best Jalapeño cheddar sausage I’ve ever had. I like the chopped brisket with spicy Texas BBQ on it.

 

[imprimis]

Anyone driving through Hamilton, Texas, needs to stop at the Hamilton Meat Market. Not a place to eat but they do make some very tasty items you can buy.

 

[ttyh]

My current favorite in Austin is LA Barbecue.

(please note there isn't sauce drizzled all over the meat to mask how terrible the meat tastes)

 

[Dazed&confused]

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Another great place right outside of Columbia, SC. Not really a bbq joint, but they’ve got great food and everything else. It’s like the country wal mart. If they don’t have it, you don’t need it.

Great little store.
When my uncle died a few years ago they had a memorial/visitation there a couple of days after his burial. He lived nearby and was a regular.

 

[OrangenBlue98]

Lucille's BBQ is amazing in So Cal!

 

[TJHall1]

My current favorite in Austin is LA Barbecue.

(please note there isn't sauce drizzled all over the meat to mask how terrible the meat tastes)

Love me some dry rub bbq.

 

[Rebarcock.]

SWEATMAN'S BBQ | BBQ Restaurant in Holly Hill, SC

Whole-hog BBQ pork cooked over hand-split, hardwood coals. No gas, no wood chips, all authentic old-school BBQ.

www.sweatmansbbq.com

Haven‘t been to Sweatmans in years, but it’s fantastic. Used to go hunting in Vance, SC some. Would always stop by.

I used to hunt in Vance too Ninja.
OverWatch told me who you are. Hey Dude. Great to seeing you doing so well in life. Maybe it can work out so we can get people together and hangout some day.

 

[Rebarcock.]

Lucille's BBQ is amazing in So Cal!View attachment 56973

If there was more I'd be filthy

 

[Rebarcock.]

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Another great place right outside of Columbia, SC. Not really a bbq joint, but they’ve got great food and everything else. It’s like the country wal mart. If they don’t have it, you don’t need it.

Just to confirm we know each other...my buddy living in a spare bedroom at my place used to work at bunkys in the late 80s or so.
I'm gonna message you and ask about some dudes from way back

 

[Rebarcock.]

in Tuscaloosa Big Bad Wolves BBQ use to come to HoundsTooth on gamedays.. not this year because of meat being so over priced. but they would open Friday morning and serve through Saturday night. Id always get the bbq nachos.. id spend around 40-50 bucks every weekend. damn good bbq.

Why Alabama fans won’t see this beloved BBQ staple this season: ‘We’re really sick about it’

Big Bad Wolves BBQ is a go-to spot every fall in Tuscaloosa.

www.al.com

Whitt's BBQ in Athens, AL has some damn sandwiches. Also Smokey's BBQ off hwy 72 in Madison, AL is solid if your around. BBQ is so expensive now for the quantity you get.. just doesnt fill me up anymore. MAKE BBQ GREAT AGAIN

Dude let's put together a show
Drive thru
The Deep South.
Only BBQ and side road mom and pops shit. Maybe we can make a hunting show w the folks we meat eating

 

[OrangenBlue98]

If there was more I'd be filthy

Dude, honestly it's absolutely terrible chain restaurant BBQ. I posted it as a joke. There is good BBQ out here.

This is smoking ribs in Orange County, CA.

This is Phil's BBQ in San Diego, CA.

Very good stuff, but I sure do miss North Carolina BBQ. I love vinegar based BBQ.

 

[Rebarcock.]

Dude, honestly it's absolutely terrible chain restaurant BBQ. I posted it as a joke. There is good BBQ out here.

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This is Phil's BBQ in San Diego, CA.
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Very good stuff, but I sure do miss North Carolina BBQ. I love vinegar based BBQ.

I thought you were a cop in Michigan. I was being nice..
ENC BBQ is very good stuff. I've had every country stand in SC. Now I'm hitting backyard seafood shaks hugging the coast.

 

[GarnetPild]

Yeah browns is good too. I tend to like the red based more than mustard or vinegar but I will eat it all. I'm more a pulled pork guy than chopped.
Melvins down here has some good stuff. I love their brisket. The ribs I can make better

Melvins also has a delicious burger! Most bbq places do good burgers, actually. Maurice's has a great burger.

 

[OrangenBlue98]

I thought you were a cop in Michigan. I was being nice..
ENC BBQ is very good stuff. I've had every country stand in SC. Now I'm hitting backyard seafood shaks hugging the coast.

I work with the Sharif's department in Orange County. Not a cop, but work closely.

That sounds awesome! Love the food on the east coast, I only got about a year and a half before we move a lot closer. Going to Wisconsin.

 

[ttyh]

Love me some dry rub bbq.

Are there other methods?

 

[Rebarcock.]

I work with the Sharif's department in Orange County. Not a cop, but work closely.

That sounds awesome! Love the food on the east coast, I only got about a year and a half before we move a lot closer. Going to Wisconsin.

And you're a funny guy. I had to read that a bunch to get all the jokes. Well done

 

[Rebarcock.]

Are there other methods?

My brother does crock pot ribs and my folks think that is the best shit ever. And they have all their teefs

 

[PleasureMoose]

Dude let's put together a show
Drive thru
The Deep South.
Only BBQ and side road mom and pops shit. Maybe we can make a hunting show w the folks we meat eating

100% down. This has always been a dream of mine. Basically what Adam Richman did, just a regular dude who loved eating. The show Man vs Food inspired me.

 

[Rebarcock.]

100% down. This has always been a dream of mine. Basically what Adam Richman did, just a regular dude who loved eating. The show Man vs Food inspired me.

Yeah the Original

Bw Bama and SC we could make other states jealous. No masks, Beef BBQ and Beer.
I'll be the sidekick

 

[SmokeHouse423]

My current favorite in Austin is LA Barbecue.

(please note there isn't sauce drizzled all over the meat to mask how terrible the meat tastes)

La Barbecue is very good

 

[Rebarcock.]

La Barbecue is very good

Cks out

 

[GarnetPild]

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Another great place right outside of Columbia, SC. Not really a bbq joint, but they’ve got great food and everything else. It’s like the country wal mart. If they don’t have it, you don’t need it.

Excellent boiled peanuts at Mr. Bunky's!

 

[Josey Wales]

Link: City Market in Luling, Texas

Great brisket, exceptional pork ribs & sausage.

 

[Astragalus]

I used to hunt in Vance too Ninja.
OverWatch told me who you are. Hey Dude. Great to seeing you doing so well in life. Maybe it can work out so we can get people together and hangout some day. View attachment 56979

Overwatch told me he hung out with you a while back. I believe we ran in some of the same circles back in the day. Would love to catch up some time.

 

[Astragalus]

Excellent boiled peanuts at Mr. Bunky's!

Yes, indeed. They also have some of the best meat around.

 

[ttyh]

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Link: City Market in Luling, Texas

Great brisket, exceptional pork ribs & sausage.

Confirmed.

Some great places up the road in Lockhart, too. I’m partial to Black’s there, although it’s all good. Shame the Black’s that opened in Austin doesn’t come close to the flavor and quality of the Lockhart location.