The Texas BBQ journey

J.O. · Posted: Nov 03 2011 Post subject:

I bought a LEM meat grinder and shipped it just before we left Texas, it arrived today!! Just have to play electrician tomorrow and I`ll be making sausages asap. I have to copy the garlic sausages they had over at Black`s.

We came driving down the highway (at oak hill) and saw this beast in distress. Probably a flat tire or something?
I dived for my camera and took this snapshot. Anyone know who made it? Anyone seen it before? Anyway, it was a thing of beauty! Very Happy

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J.O. · Posted: Nov 03 2011 Post subject:

Here`s some picture from the 2 days we spent with Yoda and Mrs k.a.m. I really, really hope that we can do that again soon!!! We cooked some ribs and ate them along with Mrs k.a.m`s taters, amazing food! Y´all better watch out when Yoda hits the comps with his cooker, now that he is swinging his laser sword again that might actually happen soon Very Happy

They also cooked a huge brisket and 2 pork butts for the next day. We went over to Yoda`s work and had an amazing lunch with his boss and coworkers. THANK YOU Yoda and Mrs k.a.m for having us over there!

Ribs going into big mommas magic chamber.

These two are in total sync.

Here`s Yoda coming out of the toxic myst. We still had some huge skeeter bites!

THE team, and a huge brisket.

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J.O. · Posted: Nov 03 2011 Post subject:

Mrs k.a.m brought out the rib snack. They didn`t last long!

Butt time.

The best ribs ever! Tender, moist, just enough sweetness, spicy, money in the bank ribs!

Getting hungry?

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Mr Tony's BBQ · Posted: Nov 03 2011 Post subject:

Getting HUNGRY???? Heck, I'm wantin to pack my bags and head to KAM's house!!

Been loving your vacation since day 1 J.O.!! Thanks for the pics, updates and sharing your holiday with us all!!

I am drooling with jealousy!! Cool

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SoEzzy · Posted: Nov 03 2011 Post subject:

That brisket must have come from Babe the Blue Ox! Wink

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J.O. · Posted: Nov 03 2011 Post subject:

Next day we went to Yoda`s work to eat some more.
That brisket came out fine!!

MMHMM.

los moistos Cool

Yoda`s working his claws.

Magic, magic!

Again, thank you so much. Saying goodbye to Yoda and Mrs k.a.m was the hardest thing we did during the trip.

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k.a.m. · Posted: Nov 03 2011 Post subject:

Jan, that was a Great evening and morning at my office I really enjoyed the visit. Very Happy

Monday afternoon at work was solemn day for me knowing that y'all had to head back home. Sad

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Big C · Newbie Joined: 11 Oct 2011 Posts: 61 Location: Houston, TX

Just saw this thread, and I love it!

J.O., my stepfather is from Bergen and currently working there as well. I try and make him authentic Texas 'cue every time he comes here to visit. This last time he brought me a bottle of akevitt. Smile

Hell Fire Grill · Posted: Nov 03 2011 Post subject:

mactoo · Posted: Nov 03 2011 Post subject:

Good work J.O. This is one of the best posts I've seen here. I really like following your adventures and also looking into the lives of BBQ folks and BBQ establishments. It's an interesting peek at an American culture that I don't get to see living way up north.

J.O. · Posted: Nov 04 2011 Post subject:

BUGSnBBQ · Posted: Nov 04 2011 Post subject:

I've been following this thread and just wanted to say 'hello' J.O.. It looks like you had an outstanding time here!
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ceedubya · Posted: Nov 04 2011 Post subject:

AWESOME! love the pics and the stories. The wife and I made a smililar journey last year, and much like you have our minds set to move there someday soon.

Its weird though, how everyone's experience is so different. we didn't have a single thing at Kruez that we liked. But, we loved pretty much everything at Black's, especially the sausage.

we did, however, love Smitty's too. The brisket was unbelievable, awesome atmosphere, and great people. We made two trips there as well!

if you ever decide on the move, let me know...... who knows maybe we'll be neighbors! Laughing

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texbbqpits · Posted: Nov 04 2011 Post subject:

Very much enjoyed your post. Been following since you started. Looks like Kevin and Debbie took great care of you in our part of the world and that you found all the favorite places in the Lockhart area. Thanks for sharing your trip with us. Tom
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J.O. · Posted: Nov 05 2011 Post subject:

Texas 1836 · Posted: Nov 05 2011 Post subject:

J.O., what a great adventure for you and your family. Thanks for sharing it with us. Come on back to Texas anytime!
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J.O. · Posted: Nov 08 2011 Post subject:

Just had to post this. Say hello to: THE DEET MAN Very Happy

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J.O. · Posted: Nov 08 2011 Post subject:

We stopped at a roadside place up in Chapell Hill on our way from Austin to Vidor. It was really beautiful up there!
We had a brisket sandwich, maaan that was tasty! If you are passing thru up there, go get one.

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SWP5767 · Posted: Nov 08 2011 Post subject:

Looks like you guys had a great time in Texas!! Thanks for showing us around!!
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