Best BBQ Sauce in KC

[In58men]

Who has the best bbq sauce? Gates got beat 4-1 against Bryant's on the travel channel today.



What's your fav KC sauce? Today is a slow day here. I got my clip....I got my gun lets go find the haters.


I like Gates myself, but I have not tried any other sauce lol.

[BigMeatballDave]

KC Masterpiece

LOL

[Shogun]

I buy Arthur Bryants Sweet and then buy their spicy, and mix them. its the best mix ive ever had to put on pork.

[In58men]

KC Masterpiece

LOL

Ban?


I hate that shit.

[BigMeatballDave]

I've been away from KC so long I cant remember.

Adrian's was pretty good. Do they still make it.

Haven't had any since 96

[Shogun]

that makes up for the botch alex, awesome catch

[BigMeatballDave]

Ban?


I hate that shit.

Ha!

That was an obvious joke.

[Shogun]

whoops

[BigMeatballDave]

that makes up for the botch alex, awesome catchLOL Wrong thread...

[Bugeater]

Black Market BBQ in Columbia.

[In58men]

Ha!

That was an obvious joke.

I know brah.


That's all I had when I was young. Corn dogs and KC Masterpiece. Wasn't much of a ketchup kid. Got burnt out quick on KCM

[Reaper16]

I'm pretty reserved with sauce. But I think my honest favorites belong to Oklahoma Joe's; Night of the Living + brisket is pretty damn nice. I also am a fan of the celery salt-heavy L.C.'s sauce.

[In58men]

Holy shit I just went to ABs website to purchase some of their BBQ sauce, talk about over priced. I got 3-18oz jars from Gates for $27. Shipping was like $13 though.

[sedated]

Depends on what it's being used with.

I like heywards for a more standard sauce, jack stack for a little sweetness.

I've had one from Alaska called brown bear that was pretty good.

[morphius]

Ok Joes Night of the Living BBQ Sauce

[headsnap]

I like Jack Stack on my Brisket and Gates on my pork...



the local hardware store here in Prospect, KY(just outside of Louisville) stocks Gates sauce!!! WOO-HOO!!!!

[dilligaf]

Gates is good...but Oklahoma Joes is the best I've ever had!

[wazu]

Ok Joes Night of the Living BBQ Sauce

Yep.

[Sure-Oz]

Both OK Joes sauce...

Prefer NOTL BBQ sauce

[morphius]

Yep.
Just had some tonight at a party, mmm mmm.

[arrowheadnation]

Just grabbed it out of the mini fridge right next to my chair.

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[gblowfish]

Most unique is Arthur Bryants regular sauce.
Gates standard sauce is what KC BBQ is all about.
Boutique BBQ sauces I like are 3 pigs, Firebug and Mr. Doggity's BBQ Sauce.

Okla Joes is OK, not my favorite. LC's sauce is OK too. Again, not my favorite.

Non KC sauces I like the best are Stubbs from Texas, Roadhouse from Illinois and Rendevous from Memphis.

[Dave Lane]

Haywards is one of my favs, Gates is good, LCs

[gblowfish]

I bought Roadhouse at the American Royal BBQ a few years ago. LOVE this stuff, and it's getting hard to find:

http://www.hotsauceworld.com/roorbbqsa.html

[In58men]

Just grabbed it out of the mini fridge right next to my chair.

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That's the kind I just ordered, 2 regular and 1 spicy. Looks like I'm going to try OJs Night of the Living

[Reaper16]

I really love the sauce from Wabash BBQ in Excelsior Springs, too.

[arrowheadnation]

Will add that I bought that Gates Sauce at Dillon's in Wichita. Was pretty surprised they carry it.

[Dave Lane]

I bought Roadhouse at the American Royal BBQ a few years ago. LOVE this stuff, and it's getting hard to find:

http://www.hotsauceworld.com/roorbbqsa.html

What happened with your buddy that was making sauce?

[JoeyChuckles]

Seems like we have this conversation every week.

[In58men]

Seems like we have this conversation every week.

Nope no we don't not at all.



What's your favorite sauce there good buddy?

[Fishpicker]

NOTL BBQ sauce is great. If I buy sauce from the store, it's usually Curley's Famous Hickory BBQ.

[gblowfish]

What happened with your buddy that was making sauce?

He's doing great, thanks for asking. I just saw him earlier tonight. I don't talk about him as much on the CP because people think I'm spamming the board for him.

His sauce is doing very well, and his catering business is starting to take off now that the weather is getting nice. He's got a very cool BBQ rig, and he's re-habbing an old 1952 Dodge Panel Van to pull the rig. That should be on the road by mid-summer. He also still has his radio show on Sunday Mornings on KCMO. That's going well too. He hobnobs with all the big chefs and foodies in KC, and he's starting to get a reputation as a go-to guy for BBQ.

You can see his site here:
http://www.mrdoggity.com

I also really like the Firebug sauce, which is a local sauce too. Highly recommend it if you see it in the store. I tried some and really like it a lot:
http://www.firebugkc.com/

[Papi]

I really love the sauce from Wabash BBQ in Excelsior Springs, too.

Right now their (Wabash) spicy sauce is my favorite. But I love Gates and Bryants too. I go through phases. Right now I think I'm kind of burnt out on Gates. I'm behind the times and still haven't had OK Joe's. Jack Stack is the only one listed that I've had and personally wouldn't rank very high.

[gblowfish]

A lot of people who try Bryant's for the first time don't like it at all, because it's so different from anything they've ever had before. It's not a sweet, grocery store sauce like Kraft, or Maull's, or Bulls Eye, or KC Masterpiece, or whatever other crap is being sold for $.99 a bottle.

Bryants on brisket is a one of a kind taste experience. I wouldn't feed it to kids, but for adults, its wunnerful.

[Phobia]

I need to grab some of doggity's sauce some day. Some of my favorites have already been mentioned especially Firebug but nobody has said "Blues Hog" yet. That stuff is pretty spectacular on pulled pork.

[gblowfish]

If you go to a music show at Knucklehead's, they serve Doggity BBQ sauce as their sandwich sauce. The couple who owns Knucks are good friends with Mr. Doggity's mom, they all grew up together in the old KC east side neighborhood. Knucklehead's is an outstanding live music venue, always a good time.

[Phobia]

If you go to a music show at Knucklehead's, they serve Doggity BBQ sauce as their sandwich sauce. The couple who owns Knucks are good friends with Mr. Doggity's mom, they all grew up together in the old KC east side neighborhood. Knucklehead's is an outstanding live music venue, always a good time.
We don't often venture out of Lee's Summit especially with a waddling 6 months preggo wife. But yeah, will be keeping an eye out for a bottle.

[gblowfish]

We don't often venture out of Lee's Summit especially with a waddling 6 months preggo wife. But yeah, will be keeping an eye out for a bottle.

There's a place in downtown Lee's Summit called "A Place in Thyme" that carries Mr. Doggity's sauce. You should be able to buy it there.

[In58men]

I need to grab some of doggity's sauce some day. Some of my favorites have already been mentioned especially Firebug but nobody has said "Blues Hog" yet. That stuff is pretty spectacular on pulled pork.


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You recommend this on pulled pork?

[Gadzooks]

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[Gadzooks]

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[Phobia]

There's a place in downtown Lee's Summit called "A Place in Thyme" that carries Mr. Doggity's sauce. You should be able to buy it there.

Yeah - I know it well. I built their teaching kitchen. It's "A Thyme For Everything". I helped get Shannon in there to the best of my recollection.

[Phobia]

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You recommend this on pulled pork?

Oh, absolutely. Or chopped brisket. Yeah. It's silly. I don't sauce my ribs often but I'll bet it will carmelize up nicely on ribs too. First listed ingredient is brown sugar.

[In58men]

Oh, absolutely. Or chopped brisket. Yeah. It's silly. I don't sauce my ribs often but I'll bet it will carmelize up nicely on ribs too. First listed ingredient is brown sugar.

They have about 5-6 flavors, do you remember which one it was?


http://www.hawgeyesbbq.com/blueshog/

[Phobia]

Just the straight up BBQ sauce - their flagship product. Never had any of their other stuff.

[BryanBusby]

I use this stuff when I make pulled pork sandwiches. The name change was dumb and gay, but the sauce is good.

http://www.bryansblend.com/

[In58men]

Just the straight up BBQ sauce - their flagship product. Never had any of their other stuff.

Damn, can't purchase it on that site

[suzzer99]

Gates will always be the perfect sauce to me.

[BoltWalt]

You guys are killing me with this thread, I had two peanut butter and butter sandwiches for dinner, and now I come on here and read this. Damn. I love good BBQ, now that is second on my list after Taco makings for when I go shopping, and I am stranded at home until the repair truck picks up my wheel chair and takes it to the shop to repair and delivers it back to meagain, which means I'll gorge myself when I am finally get these done. The last BBQ I had was ground beef cooked crumbly with BBQ sauce out of the bottle, pretty much the quality depends upon the sauce.

[Raiderhater]

You won't find it in any stores. It's a local sauce out of Tonganoxie, KS called Fat Sam's. The absolute perfect mixture of sweet and spicy.

[Phobia]

The last BBQ I had was ground beef cooked crumbly with BBQ sauce out of the bottle, pretty much the quality depends upon the sauce.

So, what was the time before that? Was it something different than hamburger doused in BBQ sauce? I mean, did it have some smoke flavor provided by real smoke?

[Kyle DeLexus]

So, what was the time before that? Was it something different than hamburger doused in BBQ sauce? I mean, did it have some smoke flavor provided by real smoke?

ROFL I was thinking the same thing. If San Diego BBQ is ground beef with BBQ sauce, I'll stick with Mexican if I'm ever in the area.

[BigMeatballDave]

Gadzooks should be banned for posting that shit.


:)

[cookster50]

Smokehouse/Jack Stack, pretty much the same, pure awesomeness.

[Fire Me Boy!]

Gates is very easy to mimic at home. Nothing like that available in AL, so I make my own. My recipe base started with the Gates version, but now you would hardly recognize it. Tasty stuff.

[bevischief]

Firebug

[LOCOChief]

sweet baby rays for ribs and pork

gates for beef

There's a new bbq place down here in S. florida everyone has been talking about so the wife and i checked it out. the house sauce said KC Cattlemans, it's Gates no doubt about it.

[In58men]

Gates is very easy to mimic at home. Nothing like that available in AL, so I make my own. My recipe base started with the Gates version, but now you would hardly recognize it. Tasty stuff.

Order it online

[Fire Me Boy!]

Order it online

Did you actually read my post? Why would I order it online when it's very easy to mimic (and cheaper, certainly, than mail order) for yourself. Besides, the changes that I made to the recipe make mine better.

[In58men]

Did you actually read my post? Why would I order it online when it's very easy to mimic (and cheaper, certainly, than mail order) for yourself. Besides, the changes that I made to the recipe make mine better.


Maybe you should start a business. I'm sure your BBQ sauce is far from Gates.

[ChiefsCountry]

Gates is my personal favorite with Arthur Bryant's a second.

Non-KC - Sweet Baby Rays

Best non KC BBQ places - Jack's in Nashville and Rendezvous Ribs in Memphis. If you could put some Gates sauce on those, it would be amazing.

[gblowfish]

Yeah - I know it well. I built their teaching kitchen. It's "A Thyme For Everything". I helped get Shannon in there to the best of my recollection.

I guess its "Thyme" I get their name right!

[Nzoner]

Black Market BBQ in Columbia.

They are now in Moberly and even opened a little restaurant

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[Fritz88]

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[tooge]

I'm partial to 3 Buddeez One of a Rind bbq sauce. Of course I make it, so this is sort of a shameless plug. It's not available at too many places other than McGonigles and a few Hyvees right now tho. Make with sweet pickled watermelon rinds as the thickener. Great on chicken and ribs.

[Fish]

Here's what I typically have in the fridge:

Firebug - #1 without a doubt.
LC's original
Gates X hot
Blues Hog

[In58men]

Here's what I typically have in the fridge:

Firebug - #1 without a doubt.
LC's original
Gates X hot
Blues Hog

Is Firebugs available for purchase online?

[Fish]

Is Firebugs available for purchase online?

Certainly.

http://www.bbqfans.com/products/Firebug-Original-BBQ-Sauce.html

http://www.bbqaddicts.com/rubs-sauces/firebug/

[In58men]

Certainly.

http://www.bbqfans.com/products/Firebug-Original-BBQ-Sauce.html

Awesome, thanks.

[In58men]

Is that a store bought sauce? Or does it come from an actual BBQ joint?

[Caseyguyrr]

jack stack regular sauce is pretty good shit

[RockChalk]

I also really like the Firebug sauce, which is a local sauce too. Highly recommend it if you see it in the store. I tried some and really like it a lot:
http://www.firebugkc.com/

This goes onto all of my meats when grilling. I don't use it as a side sauce after the meat is cooked, but I cook it "into" the meat. Great sauce.

Lawrence stores stopped carrying it, but I found a HyVee in Lenexa that still carries it. I'm trying to talk my friend who just opened a BBQ supply store in Lawrence to carry it. I'm sure he will.

[RockChalk]

I need to grab some of doggity's sauce some day. Some of my favorites have already been mentioned especially Firebug but nobody has said "Blues Hog" yet. That stuff is pretty spectacular on pulled pork.

Firebug and Blues Hog. Both sauces I use regularly. And both because of a thread a few years ago where both you and George recommended to try those two sauces. Excellent advice.

[Fire Me Boy!]

Gates replica sauce. It's a very close approximation to Gates original.

1 c. sugar
1/4 c. salt
2 Tbsp. celery seed
2 Tbsp. ground cumin
2 Tbsp. ground cayenne pepper
2 Tbsp. garlic powder
1 Tbsp. chili powder
2 qt. ketchup
2 c. apple cider vinegar
1-1/2 tsp. liquid smoke (I leave this out)
1 tsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice

Directions

In a small bowl, combine sugar, salt, celery seed, cumin, red pepper, garlic powder, and chili powder. Set aside. In a large bowl, combine ketchup, vinegar, liquid smoke, and lemon juice. Add dry ingredients and mix until very well blended. Serve warm or at room temperature. Sauce may be stored in an airtight container in refrigerator for up to 3 weeks or in freezer for up to 6 months. Yield: about 3 quarts

This recipe gets better if you toast your spices and use homemade chili powder (http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/abs-chili-powder-recipe/index.html).

[Fish]

Is that a store bought sauce? Or does it come from an actual BBQ joint?

It's made by a fella in Lee's Summit. Small distribution. Mainly found locally around KC, and at a few choice BBQ stores and local supermarkets.

http://www.firebugkc.com/news.html

[RockChalk]

Damn, can't purchase it on that site

If you can't find it online, PM me your info and I'll pick you up a bottle next time I run to the market. I'll do it on good faith that you'll pay me back after I send it out.

[In58men]

If you can't find it online, PM me your info and I'll pick you up a bottle next time I run to the market. I'll do it on good faith that you'll pay me back after I send it out.



Good stuff, info was sent.

[RockChalk]

Good stuff, info was sent.

Alright...it will probably be this weekend by the time I get to the store. But I'll get it shipped out to you.

[lcarus]

LC's Hot. Awesome stuff.

[baitism]

Any answer other than Gates is just silly.

[rageeumr]

Gates used to be my hands down favorite. I don't know if I used it too much or what, but I have really soured on it the last year or so.

I'm probably going to have to go with the masses and say Night of the Living sauce.

I also really like AB's spicy. HATE the original AB's, though.

Jack Stack original and spicy both make their way into my rotation as well. Although good, I don't think they have as much character as the others I use.

[Simply Red]

Just grabbed it out of the mini fridge right next to my chair.

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This

[gblowfish]

Gates used to be my hands down favorite. I don't know if I used it too much or what, but I have really soured on it the last year or so.
I also really like AB's spicy. HATE the original AB's, though.
Arthur Bryant's makes a sweet sauce that is excellent on turkey. It's a sleeper, not many people talk about it. It's completely different than their original sauce. As said earlier, the original sauce is so unique, it's almost sour and gritty, that many people don't like it at all. I think it's fabulous.

[saphojunkie]

Gates is still my golden standard, but I definitely prefer others for different uses. Gates is my sauce of choice for chicken. Hot & Spicy is the preferred version, but there's nothing wrong with original.

Arthur Bryant's original sauce is best only when putting it on the meat during cooking. The flavor of the sauce isn't nearly as good on meat as a "sauce." I use it on pork ribs, because I think the fire gives it a much better flavor than it has normally. Their Sweet Heat is a nice change of pace. EDIT ^^^^^ I see we are in agreement on Sweet Heat!

Night of the Living Dead is insane on pulled pork. It's perfect. I know there was a discussion of vinegar on pulled pork in the "bash southern BBQ" thread. Personally, I love apple cider vinegar on pulled pork. It should be infused with hot peppers, if you ask me, but no one did so I'll shut up about it.

In terms of beef ribs, I'm also a big fan of mixing both the hot and original Jack Stack sauces for a finish.

Of course, all of these change depending on what rub you are using, and whether you're talking about grilling vs smoking.

God I love BBQ. I can't wait to shoot myself a pig and just go to effing town.

[saphojunkie]

Gates used to be my hands down favorite. I don't know if I used it too much or what, but I have really soured on it the last year or so.

I'm probably going to have to go with the masses and say Night of the Living sauce.

I also really like AB's spicy. HATE the original AB's, though.

Jack Stack original and spicy both make their way into my rotation as well. Although good, I don't think they have as much character as the others I use.

See my post above - you should try using it only during the cooking process. It's really, really good that way, and I'd never use it otherwise.

[frankotank]

I don't know where this stuff is made....but I'm in MO and my wife brings this stuff home from antique shops for me. I love hot stuff and I love this sauce. first few bytes really sting! I've only tried the hot, but they make other kinds.

Rufus Teague Blazin' Hot

http://rufusteague.com/images/BHFlask.jpg

http://www.rufusteague.com/

[sedated]

I will admit it, I will use KC Masterpiece when I want BBQ chicken. It pretty good to shred up some breasts for a BBQ chicken sandwich or to throw on some wings if you want an easy variety of sauces.

[sedated]

I don't know where this stuff is made....but I'm in MO and my wife brings this stuff home from antique shops for me. I love hot stuff and I love this sauce. first few bytes really sting! I've only tried the hot, but they make other kinds.

Rufus Teague Blazin' Hot

That’s in pretty much every grocery store I’ve ever been to.

[Fire Me Boy!]

I will admit it, I will use KC Masterpiece when I want BBQ chicken. It pretty good to shred up some breasts for a BBQ chicken sandwich or to throw on some wings if you want an easy variety of sauces.

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[OnTheWarpath15]

I need to grab some of doggity's sauce some day. Some of my favorites have already been mentioned especially Firebug but nobody has said "Blues Hog" yet. That stuff is pretty spectacular on pulled pork.

Blues Hog is all I buy here in STL, but I usually pick up some Firebug when I'm in KC.

[Archie F. Swin]

the trump card

[Fish]

Has anyone tried the other Blues Hog flavors? Been curious, but never enough to try a bottle...

[KCUnited]

Has anyone tried the other Blues Hog flavors? Been curious, but never enough to try a bottle...

I typically make my own finishing sauce for pork, but their Tennessee Red will do in a pinch.

[DJJasonp]

cant go wrong with a classic: Haywards

Also like Jack Stack spicy

[CanadianChief]

I actually don't mind the KC Masterpiece Hickory Brown Sugar on my ribs but I haven't tried all of the ones everyone has mentioned so I probably don't know what I'm missing.

[CanadianChief]

This is the crap I have available up here...can't stand it.

[Fish]

This is the crap I have available up here...can't stand it.

You poor bastard......

One of the most awesome aspects of living in KC is going into just about any supermarket, and seeing a BBQ sauce section that spans 20 feet....

[Fire Me Boy!]

This is the crap I have available up here...can't stand it.

That's basically what I have, too.

[BigMeatballDave]

I actually don't mind the KC Masterpiece Hickory Brown Sugar on my ribs but I haven't tried all of the ones everyone has mentioned so I probably don't know what I'm missing.

Jack Daniels isnt bad.

[frankotank]

That’s in pretty much every grocery store I’ve ever been to.

I didn't know that. grocery shopping is womens work.... :D
it's good stuff.

[frankotank]

This is the crap I have available up here...can't stand it.

yeah that's a bitch man.
according to sedated you should be able to find rufus teague sauce! ROFL

[ChiefsCountry]

This is the crap I have available up here...can't stand it.

Here you go:
http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showpost.php?p=8601680&postcount=74

:)

[CanadianChief]

Jack Daniels isnt bad.

I've seen that one on the shelf. Might have to give it a try.

Come to think of it I think I saw Sweet Baby Ray's on the Shelf at Walmart last week. Might have to grab a few bottles of that because I had to drive down to North Dakota to pick some up last time.

[BigMeatballDave]

I've seen that one on the shelf. Might have to give it a try.

Come to think of it I think I saw Sweet Baby Ray's on the Shelf at Walmart last week. Might have to grab a few bottles of that because I had to drive down to North Dakota to pick some up last time.

It's good, too.


Disclaimer: For those of you who live in good BBQ areas and have and entire fucking isle of local sauce to choose from, suck it. This is all we have.

[Fire Me Boy!]

It's good, too.


Disclaimer: For those of you who live in good BBQ areas and have and entire ****ing isle of local sauce to choose from, suck it. This is all we have.

Keep in mind: This guy likes to slow-cooker pork with liquid smoke. Might as well start boiling your ribs and cooking your turkey in giant Ziploc.




;)

[BigMeatballDave]

Keep in mind: This guy likes to slow-cooker pork with liquid smoke. Might as well start boiling your ribs and cooking your turkey in giant Ziploc.




;)LOL

[Phobia]

It's made by a fella in Lee's Summit. Small distribution. Mainly found locally around KC, and at a few choice BBQ stores and local supermarkets.

http://www.firebugkc.com/news.html

He lives in Leawood now. My crew is painting his house. Just FWIW.

[gblowfish]

The only thing I've liked Sweet Baby Ray's on is BBQ Chicken Pizza.

[Nzoner]

He lives in Leawood now. My crew is painting his house. Just FWIW.

Speaking of sauce did you try the Black Market Afterburn I gave you guys?

[Phobia]

Speaking of sauce did you try the Black Market Afterburn I gave you guys?

Yeah. In fact, I used a little tonight. Too spicy for the rest of the family so I get to enjoy it on my time. I like it. I'm not blown away like I have been for anything on my favorites but it's some good stuff. Not quite as good as Beatty's but 100x better than KC Masterpiece.

[Fish]

He lives in Leawood now. My crew is painting his house. Just FWIW.

Cool. Did you ask him if he changed his sauce?

[Phobia]

Cool. Did you ask him if he changed his sauce?

I'll wait until after he pays me tomorrow afternoon.

[Fish]

I'll wait until after he pays me tomorrow afternoon.

LMAO

[Nzoner]

Yeah. In fact, I used a little tonight. Too spicy for the rest of the family so I get to enjoy it on my time. I like it. I'm not blown away like I have been for anything on my favorites but it's some good stuff. Not quite as good as Beatty's but 100x better than KC Masterpiece.

I had Beaty's on my chicken tonight,down to only 2 bottles left :(

[Mama Hip Rockets]

This is what I have in my kitchen.

[Fishpicker]

This is what I have in my kitchen.

from this picture, are we to assume that L.C.'s and Bryant's are the best?

[CanadianChief]

I had Beaty's on my chicken tonight,down to only 2 bottles left :(

That Beaty's stuff you gave me a few years ago was really good. Is it local to KC?

[Phobia]

That Beaty's stuff you gave me a few years ago was really good. Is it local to KC?

It's over.

[Pitt Gorilla]

This thread has NEVER been done on here.

[In58men]

This thread has NEVER been done on here.

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[Raiderhater]

He lives in Leawood now. My crew is painting his house. Just FWIW.

I've met him. He's been in the restaurant a couple of times. We have a couple bottles of his sauce in the back. Nice guy.

[Simply Red]

Gates rules.

[BoltWalt]

So, what was the time before that? Was it something different than hamburger doused in BBQ sauce? I mean, did it have some smoke flavor provided by real smoke?I have not had good BBQ (real smoked BBQ) in over 5 years since I moved into my current apartment here in the City Heights neighborhood of San Diego. The best BBQ I have ever had in San Diego was at Cy Young award winner Randy Jones's restaurant in northern San Diego County when my friend held his wedding reception there. His was the best BBQ sauce I have ever tasted too. They used to sell it in the supermarkets around San Diego, but sadly I have not seen it in at least ten years. He does BBQ at Padres games in a stand there before and during games, but the way they are playing I don't see me getting to a game any time soon(it is very hard for wheelchair bound people to go to restaurants, let alone stadiums). I am still mad at the team for trading away Adrian Gonzalez. There are not a lot of good BBQ places in San Diego that I know of or that I can afford, I never even made to that one made kind of famous by its inclusion in the movie Top Gun
and that place is named The Kansas City Barbeque... Some day.

[BoltWalt]

ROFL I was thinking the same thing. If San Diego BBQ is ground beef with BBQ sauce, I'll stick with Mexican if I'm ever in the area.
I love the Carne Asada Burritos that the local mexican food joints have. I in no way meant to suggest that "San Diego BBQ is ground beef with BBQ sauce", but that is what this poor cripple has been reduced to. If done right it can be tasty.

[lcarus]

This is what I have in my kitchen.

I see a lot of people with collections of sauces in their kitchen all seem to have LC's in there. Great stuff.

[lcarus]

This got me looking up KC BBQ places on youtube. For some weird reason. It's early...

Anyway, a lot of people complain that LC's is dirty and the black customer service people there are rude to the white customers. Which I definitely don't disagree with. However, I do not care. At all. That place can be dirty as hell, and their employees can look at me like they wanna kill me. I do not care. It never stopped me when I was a young teen, and it won't stop me now. Their meat, sauce, and fries are heavenly.

[Fire Me Boy!]

This got me looking up KC BBQ places on youtube. For some weird reason. It's early...

Anyway, a lot of people complain that LC's is dirty and the black customer service people there are rude to the white customers. Which I definitely don't disagree with. However, I do not care. At all. That place can be dirty as hell, and their employees can look at me like they wanna kill me. I do not care. It never stopped me when I was a young teen, and it won't stop me now. Their meat, sauce, and fries are heavenly.

I've said many times, a good BBQ joint should be a little dirty.

[Simply Red]

I'd like to try LC's

[Phobia]

I'd like to try LC's

It's a little overrated. Keep it simple when you go. Sausage and a Pork sandwich... Their ribs and brisket are pretty underwhelming from where I sit.

[Simply Red]

It's a little overrated. Keep it simple when you go. Sausage and a Pork sandwich... Their ribs and brisket are pretty underwhelming from where I sit.

noted.

[gblowfish]

This got me looking up KC BBQ places on youtube. For some weird reason. It's early...

Anyway, a lot of people complain that LC's is dirty and the black customer service people there are rude to the white customers. Which I definitely don't disagree with. However, I do not care. At all. That place can be dirty as hell, and their employees can look at me like they wanna kill me. I do not care. It never stopped me when I was a young teen, and it won't stop me now. Their meat, sauce, and fries are heavenly.

LC's service people treat EVERYBODY that way.

They are slow, and sloth-like, and surly.

They're not prejudiced, they hate everyone equally.

I disagree about the brisket. It's very good. Also don't miss the beans, among the best in town.

[Simply Red]

i think i may pick up a bottle of LC's sauce. Any variety suggestions, as to WHICH one to get?

[Fish]

This got me looking up KC BBQ places on youtube. For some weird reason. It's early...

Anyway, a lot of people complain that LC's is dirty and the black customer service people there are rude to the white customers. Which I definitely don't disagree with. However, I do not care. At all. That place can be dirty as hell, and their employees can look at me like they wanna kill me. I do not care. It never stopped me when I was a young teen, and it won't stop me now. Their meat, sauce, and fries are heavenly.

The place is certainly not big on atmosphere or ambiance. When you pull up the first time, you might question whether the place is in business or not. The service isn't that horrible though. They don't yell and intimidate you to order or anything(HI, MAY I HELP YOU?!!!).

But yeah, the meat and sauce is top notch. The whole smoked chicken is really good. Beans are awesome. Ribs were average. Brisket is usually great.

[Reaper16]

LC's brisket is lovely. Phobia just hates every barbecue restaurant.

[stlchiefs]

i think i may pick up a bottle of LC's sauce. Any variety suggestions, as to WHICH one to get?

Not sure why but I find their BBQ good, but their bottled sauce terrible. It was seriously unusable. Still love their meat though. Odd I know.

[Canofbier]

Blues Hog is all I buy here in STL, but I usually pick up some Firebug when I'm in KC.

I just ate at Pappy's today for lunch, and although it's the best in St. Louis, I have to combine all three of their sauces to get the combination of flavors that I'm used to from many of the sauces in KC.

I'm no heavy connoisseur of BBQ (not really old/experienced enough), but for whatever reason OK Joe's regular sauce hits the spot for me more than any other sauce I've had. Has a nice combination of sweet, smoky and spicy.

[suzzer99]

There are not a lot of good BBQ places in San Diego that I know of or that I can afford, I never even made to that one made kind of famous by its inclusion in the movie Top Gun
and that place is named The Kansas City Barbeque... Some day.

a) If you can't afford good BBQ how can you afford to ever go out to eat?

b) You're not missing much with Kansas City BBQ from everything I head.

[Simply Red]

Ok guys, I just ordered a half of rack, w/ beans and steamed brocoli from pig-n-chick. To be fair, I haven't eaten there in about 9 yrs. I'm enroute to the ATM and then I'll give you a complete/entire reporting upon my return.


http://www.pignchik.net/

[Simply Red]

I will grade Pig-N-Chick in the Southern BBQ sucks thread.

[Phobia]

LC's brisket is lovely. Phobia just hates every barbecue restaurant.

That's not true at all. I just want at least as good as my worst when I go there. Contrary to what a few people believe on here, I'm not an amazing smoker. My ribs and pulled pork are pretty good by my standards. I'm hit or miss on brisket just like anybody else. My beans are stupid good but that's mostly because I load them up with meat.

My expectation is that you should be able to do at least as well as I do on a bad day. If it tastes worse than that, then you're pretty bad.

[Phobia]

Cool. Did you ask him if he changed his sauce?

I asked the Firebug dude if he changed his sauce. He told me that his last contract bottler screwed him and thinned it out. He fired him and is using a different bottler. I must have gotten one from the bad batch. I also left with a gallon bottle of Firebug as a tip. So it has been a good day. He also hooked me up with some of Mr. Doggity's hot sauce to sample.

[Dayze]

i loved Firebug.

good shit.

[In58men]

i loved Firebug.

good shit.


They don't make it anymore?

[Dayze]

no sure. they used to carry it at the HyVee I go to, but I didn't see it the other day.

maybe they carry it at different stores no.

hmmm.

[MOhillbilly]

no sure. they used to carry it at the HyVee I go to, but I didn't see it the other day.

maybe they carry it at different stores no.

hmmm.

Noooooooooo!

[Dayze]

no joke. that sauce was the best I've ever had. I think I tried it on your recommendation actually.
winner. I hope they still make it.

[In58men]

Noooooooooo!


I emailed them lol.


I think I dropped about $100 on different sauces. I'm getting into this smoking thing.

[Phobia]

no sure. they used to carry it at the HyVee I go to, but I didn't see it the other day.

maybe they carry it at different stores no.

hmmm.

They are still in HyVee and will continue to be. HyVee treats their vendors very well. They pay promptly. Conversely, you can no longer buy FireBug at Price Chopper. Connect the dots. 200 days.

[MOhillbilly]

Crisis averted. Last couple bottles I got were at the liberty hyv.

[Dayze]

....I need to drive to liberty.

or the one off Johnson Drive in Shawnee/Prairie village. thats where I got most of my bottles, but haven't been to that one since I was laid off (worked very close to it etc)

[Phobia]

....I need to drive to liberty.

or the one off Johnson Drive in Shawnee/Prairie village. thats where I got most of my bottles, but haven't been to that one since I was laid off (worked very close to it etc)

If you're in the vicinity of Leawood, just buy it straight from Shannon. It's cheaper for you and he puts more of it in his pocket.

[Dayze]

If you're in the vicinity of Leawood, just buy it straight from Shannon. It's cheaper for you and he puts more of it in his pocket.

:hmmm:

I thought he they were in Lee's Summit?...maybe I'm thinking of another one.


but good to know. I'll definitely do that.

[Phobia]

:hmmm:

I thought he they were in Lee's Summit?...maybe I'm thinking of another one.


but good to know. I'll definitely do that.

He moved to Leawood last year. Look up Firebug on facebook. Ask him if he'll sell directly to you. Drop my name if you think it will help. If he's anything like me he'd rather make $2.00 selling a bottle to you for $5 than make $1 selling a bottle for $7 in the store.

[Dayze]

cool. thanks man.

[In58men]

http://img.tapatalk.com/61473c72-d062-fdcb.jpg

[BoltWalt]

a) If you can't afford good BBQ how can you afford to ever go out to eat?
The fact of outside of fast food joints where I order off of the bargain menu I really can't afford to go out and eat.
b) You're not missing much with Kansas City BBQ from everything I head.
Actually, I've heard that as well, they had a fire awhile back and I do not even know if they rebuilt the place or not. I rarely get out and go places these days, at least I can dream, that is still free.

[Simply Red]

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pLx8yrw1gzo/Ty_SP9qtdaI/AAAAAAAAGZc/RXH-3xf8NWQ/s1600/Dr+Pepper+BBQ+Sauce+-+Best+Gift+Ever.JPG



http://i.imgur.com/M3iQ2.gif (http://imgur.com/M3iQ2)

[RockChalk]

....I need to drive to liberty.

or the one off Johnson Drive in Shawnee/Prairie village. thats where I got most of my bottles, but haven't been to that one since I was laid off (worked very close to it etc)

HyVee off of 87th and Plfumm carries Firebug

[WV]

He moved to Leawood last year. Look up Firebug on facebook. Ask him if he'll sell directly to you. Drop my name if you think it will help. If he's anything like me he'd rather make $2.00 selling a bottle to you for $5 than make $1 selling a bottle for $7 in the store.

No Facebook link on his website and can't find it through FB search.

[Fish]

No Facebook link on his website and can't find it through FB search.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Firebug-Grilln-Sauce/304888486012?ref=ts

[Simply Red]

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Firebug-Grilln-Sauce/304888486012?ref=ts

http://i.imgur.com/M3iQ2.gif (http://imgur.com/M3iQ2)

[In58men]

no sure. they used to carry it at the HyVee I go to, but I didn't see it the other day.

maybe they carry it at different stores no.

hmmm.


Firebug available online


Yes. You can purchase through www.bbqaddicts.com or
www.bbqfans.com. *
Enjoy! **Shannon

[In58men]

http://img.tapatalk.com/61473c72-f31b-03b7.jpg



That just happened.

[NewChief]

http://img.tapatalk.com/61473c72-f31b-03b7.jpg



That just happened.

Shipping is a bitch on that. Lord. That's like ordering from Ikea or something.

[In58men]

Shipping is a bitch on that. Lord. That's like ordering from Ikea or something.


I got 3 bottles of Gates I believe 16 oz ea.


The order was $12 and shipping was $13 lol. I paid $27 for 3 bottles. For the not so smart people that's $9 a fucking bottle.

[NewChief]

I got 3 bottles of Gates I believe 16 oz ea.


The order was $12 and shipping was $13 lol. I paid $27 for 3 bottles. For the not so smart people that's $9 a ****ing bottle.

We tried to order something from Ikea one time. The item was like $70, but the shipping was $150. We changed our mind on the cost effectiveness of that purchase.

[gblowfish]

If you wanna dance, you gotta pay the band.

[In58men]

We tried to order something from Ikea one time. The item was like $70, but the shipping was $150. We changed our mind on the cost effectiveness of that purchase.

Everytime my gf notices a good deal on the comp, I always tell her to checkout and see how much shipping is. Never fails I feel your pain.

[sedated]

I got 3 bottles of Gates I believe 16 oz ea.


The order was $12 and shipping was $13 lol. I paid $27 for 3 bottles. For the not so smart people that's $9 a ****ing bottle.

That's why I don't ship my chili sauce. I sent one to Iowa last year, and it was $17 just for shipping.

Sometimes you can order through a distributor or manufacturer that has several products. It won't cost less, but since shipping doesn't go up that much after the first item, you can lower the per bottle cost by getting a few things at once.

[tyton75]

Arthur Bryants regular on Pork is awesome.

Gates on Brisket.


and I don't care what you all think... KC Masterpiece is still a damn good sauce, love it on Hamburgers, beef ribs.. etc

[In58men]

Arthur Bryants regular on Pork is awesome.

Gates on Brisket.


and I don't care what you all think... KC Masterpiece is still a damn good sauce, love it on Hamburgers, beef ribs.. etc

I use to like KC Masterpeice, but that's all my dad would buy. It got old pretty quick, I would never buy a jug of it for that simple reason. Only good BBQ we have thy Cali provides is Sweet Baby Rays. I'm more of a tomatoe based guy rather than molasses

[Fish]

How is it that Sweet Baby Rays is fucking everywhere?

[In58men]

How is it that Sweet Baby Rays is ****ing everywhere?


Just like KC Masterpiece or Bullseye

[Mama Hip Rockets]

from this picture, are we to assume that L.C.'s and Bryant's are the best?

Depends on what kind of mood you're in. That picture is not really indicative of the quality, because I stock all of them in my cabinet and replenish when they are gone.

[Mama Hip Rockets]

This got me looking up KC BBQ places on youtube. For some weird reason. It's early...

Anyway, a lot of people complain that LC's is dirty and the black customer service people there are rude to the white customers.

I called in a to-go order from LC's a few weeks ago, and the guy on the phone goes "What's your phone number so I can call and talk shit on you if you're not here on time?" ROFL

[Reaper16]

I called in a to-go order from LC's a few weeks ago, and the guy on the phone goes "What's your phone number so I can call and talk shit on you if you're not here on time?" ROFL

I didn't think it was possible for me to like L.C.'s more than I already do. Now I like it just a little bit more.

[In58men]

Got the good shit.........I hope


http://img.tapatalk.com/c6e4d27a-775c-2a84.jpg

[sedated]

I will admit it – I use KC Masterpiece, but only on chicken. Shred some chicken breast for a BBQ sandwich or put on some wings/drumsticks when I want something besides buffalo style.

[In58men]

I will admit it – I use KC Masterpiece, but only on chicken. Shred some chicken breast for a BBQ sandwich or put on some wings/drumsticks when I want something besides buffalo style.

Die in a fire

[WV]

I got 3 bottles of Gates I believe 16 oz ea.


The order was $12 and shipping was $13 lol. I paid $27 for 3 bottles. For the not so smart people that's $9 a ****ing bottle.

This is why I haven't ordered any Firebug or Night of the Living Dead sauce.

[Fish]

I have a bottle of KC Masterpiece in my fridge.... you gotta have something to give to the idiots that visit you that don't appreciate actual BBQ sauce... Can't be wasting good stuff on folks like that..

[In58men]

This is why I haven't ordered any Firebug or Night of the Living Dead sauce.


You like Gates yourself?

[In58men]

http://img.tapatalk.com/c6e4d27a-7a97-875d.jpg

It deserved another posting


http://img.tapatalk.com/c6e4d27a-7aa5-ddb4.jpg

[gblowfish]

"Folgers is mountain grown coffee. It's the richest kind!" - Mrs. Olsen

[Imon Yourside]

Quicks

[In58men]

Gates- Pulled Pork, brisket and chicken

Blues Hog- ?????

Firebug- ?????


What are some recommendations?

[Phobia]

Blues Hog and Firebug are somewhat similar because they start sweet and have a little bite at the end. I use them on pulled pork mostly. But you can do anything with them. I use Firebug on everything, really. Burgers, hash, whatever...

[KCUnited]

Gates- Pulled Pork, brisket and chicken

Blues Hog- ?????

Firebug- ?????


What are some recommendations?

Gates and Hog are interchangeable. I like Firebug more for things coming off the grill, chicken, pork, burgers...

[In58men]

Firebug for burgers seems like a must try.


Can't wait to try these two.

[Phobia]

Then stop posting on the internet and stick your finger in each.

[MOhillbilly]

You aint fired the grill yet? Fuckin rooks.

[In58men]

Then stop posting on the internet and stick your finger in each.

Food brings out the flavor more plus they're in the fridge.


Get the full effect on cooked foods. Fuck bro

[In58men]

You aint fired the grill yet? ****in rooks.


I won't be able to smoke for a week or two. Still building.

[MOhillbilly]

You cant dig a hole and start a fire? Your girl parts are startin to show.

[In58men]

You cant dig a hole and start a fire? Your girl parts are startin to show.

Too much work.

[MOhillbilly]

Too much work.

Fellas we have ourselves a red.

[In58men]

Fellas we have ourselves a red.

I'm not going to dig a fucking hole, it's too fucking hot. You dig a fucking hole, I don't dig fucking holes if I dig a hole it's to put your ass in it. Fuck a hole.




Have a good day sir

[MOhillbilly]

I'm not going to dig a ****ing hole, it's too ****ing hot. You dig a ****ing hole, I don't dig ****ing holes if I dig a hole it's to put your ass in it. **** a hole.




Have a good day sir you have two holes below the waist dont cha?

[In58men]

you have two holes below the waist dont cha?

Those are bullet wounds from the Watts Riots

[MOhillbilly]

Car jacked? Did you give it up? Whatev youre a pussy for not crackin a coldy and sparkin a fire.

[SAUTO]

Does inmem know who he's fucking with?
doesn't appear so...
Posted via Mobile Device

[Trivers]

[QUOTE=Fire Me Boy!;8601680]Gates replica sauce. It's a very close approximation to Gates original.





:clap:

THANKS!!!!!


Is this like regular or spicy version??

If regular, how do you turn it into spicy??

thanks

[Fire Me Boy!]

:clap:

THANKS!!!!!


Is this like regular or spicy version??

If regular, how do you turn it into spicy??

thanks

That's regular, but it's got a little kick. If you want more, add some more cayenne, chipotle or sriracha or whatever.

[In58men]

Does inmem know who he's ****ing with?
doesn't appear so...
Posted via Mobile Device

Oh I know, but does Inmem give a flying fuck? Probably not kid




.......I like MOhillbilly just in case you're confused m.

[HC_Chief]

LC's Spicy FTW, bitches

[Fish]

Gates and Hog are interchangeable. I like Firebug more for things coming off the grill, chicken, pork, burgers...

Sir I disagree vehemently. Gates is very much a vinegar based spicy sauce with a spicy base and aftertaste. Blues Hog is very much a sweet molasses/brown sugar based sauce with a peppery spicy aftertaste. I don't find them interchangeable in the slightest....

[KCUnited]

Sir I disagree vehemently. Gates is very much a vinegar based spicy sauce with a spicy base and aftertaste. Blues Hog is very much a sweet molasses/brown sugar based sauce with a peppery spicy aftertaste. I don't find them interchangeable in the slightest....

I wasn't speaking of specific taste or style of the sauce, just the meats you could put them with, pulled pork, brisket, chicken. Whereas, Firebug was more of a grilling sauce. That's all.

[Fish]

I wasn't speaking of specific taste or style of the sauce, just the meats you could put them with, pulled pork, brisket, chicken. Whereas, Firebug was more of a grilling sauce. That's all.

OK. Hug accepted.

[KCUnited]

OK. Hug accepted.

Man, I thought I was in KC BBQ trouble for a second.

I'll put this here.

Growing up in KS, bierocks were an everyday part of my life (that's a runza to you bugeaters). Straight ground beef and cabbage with some onion, by the chest freezer full. Well, moms has been dead for a bit now and over the weekend I smoked a butt and turned what was left into pulled pork and slaw bierocks on Sunday. From the Volga to KC by way of Carolina.

http://img849.imageshack.us/img849/5987/bbqbierock.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/849/bbqbierock.jpg/)

[WV]

You like Gates yourself?

Never had it....

[Fish]

Man, I thought I was in KC BBQ trouble for a second.

I'll put this here.

Growing up in KS, bierocks were an everyday part of my life (that's a runza to you bugeaters). Straight ground beef and cabbage with some onion, by the chest freezer full. Well, moms has been dead for a bit now and over the weekend I smoked a butt and turned what was left into pulled pork and slaw bierocks on Sunday. From the Volga to KC by way of Carolina.

http://img849.imageshack.us/img849/5987/bbqbierock.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/849/bbqbierock.jpg/)

We used to have bierock day at school lunch man. I hear you.. I didn't really like cabbage, but I ate it anyway as it was still very tasty. Not sure if that was a Kansas thing or what... I grew up in north central KS myself... Jewell fucking County.

[MOhillbilly]

White mans taco?

[Fish]

I thought it was German mans taco...

[jspchief]

Just noticed my local Walmart has both Gates and Arthur Bryant's. There's also a local Q place that sells Blues Hog according to one of the links posted in this thread. I can also get Big Daddy's, which is from a closed down local legend Q joint. Big Daddy used to make some sauces that were so hot they'd put you in the hospital. They came in little lip balm sized jars.

[In58men]

After trying Firebug and Blues Hog, my favorite BBQ sauce still stands. Here's the order

1. Gates Orginial

2. Firebug

3. Blues Hog


I'm still waiting to try Oklahoma Joe's Night of the Living, Mr. Doggity's and LC's Original.

[KCUnited]

White mans taco?

More like a white mans empanada.

[MOhillbilly]

More like a white mans empanada.

thats ok. It happens to a lot of guys.

[ForeverChiefs58]

After trying Firebug and Blues Hog, my favorite BBQ sauce still stands. Here's the order

1. Gates Orginial

2. Firebug

3. Blues Hog


I'm still waiting to try Oklahoma Joe's Night of the Living, Mr. Doggity's and LC's Original.


I love it that in this very thread you have taken suggestions, ordered it and are taste testing them. Very cool.

[Phobia]

I love it that in this very thread you have taken suggestions, ordered it and are taste testing them. Very cool.

I like that he took 2 suggestions and they vaulted immediately into his #2 and 3 spots. That's impressive.

[In58men]

Thanks fellas, I'll be ordering a few more different types. This stuff we have in Cali is not as good and we don't do BBQ like KC does. I'm trying to branch out from Sweet Baby Rays and Bullseye. Night of Living will probably be my next order.

[ForeverChiefs58]

Thanks fellas, I'll be ordering a few more different types. This stuff we have in Cali is not as good and we don't do BBQ like KC does. I'm trying to branch out from Sweet Baby Rays and Bullseye. Night of Living will probably be my next order.

Have you tried Arthur Bryant's yet? I never have, but have heard good things. Very good things.

[In58men]

Have you tried Arthur Bryant's yet? I never have, but have heard good things. Very good things.

Not yet, I've priced check them and it's pretty pricey. Thy're on the list for sure.

[Phobia]

Have you tried Arthur Bryant's yet? I never have, but have heard good things. Very good things.

It's unlike all the others. It's good but not in my top 10 or even 25. I use it when I'm on a low-carb diet because it isn't loaded with sugar like so many others.

[Sure-Oz]

It's unlike all the others. It's good but not in my top 10 or even 25. I use it when I'm on a low-carb diet because it isn't loaded with sugar like so many others.

Agreed, it's over rated imo

[ForeverChiefs58]

It's unlike all the others. It's good but not in my top 10 or even 25. I use it when I'm on a low-carb diet because it isn't loaded with sugar like so many others.

Really? That surprises me a little. Do you like OK Joe's or Gates? What is your top 5?

[Phobia]

Really? That surprises me a little. Do you like OK Joe's or Gates? What is your top 5?

Sure. Gates used to be #1 for me years ago. It's still in my rotation. I haven't really given a whole lot of thought to a specific order but my favorite is Firebug followed by Blues Hog. There are a lot of good choices out there though. My point was that Bryants is good but it's quite a bit different than most the other kinds. There isn't really much middle ground with it, people like it or hate it.