My first new vehicle (Longest INTRO thread)

nd · 06-24-2008, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by sawdust

Well, it's several pages back, but for those of you with the short attention spans, I'll give the story again. I started a new job. The HQ are in the Raleigh-Durham area of NC, but they're opening a Dallas office. I wouldn't have taken the job if I'd had to move there. I spent the first week out there, then stayed at the boss' house for a weekend company retreat. He's got great taste in high dollar alcohol. There must have been around $800 of single malt scotches available over the weekend. Whew!

I'd also like to give my review of the first time I had Carolina BBQ. It's a nice dish, but it really needs a different name -- I dunno pork and dressing or something, anything is better than calling in BBQ. Because then I wouldn't have had the idea of fine Texas BBQ in mind when I first tasted it. I had to work hard to get over that letdown of thinking BBQ, then tasting it. But once I did, and I judged it on its own merit. It's a tasty dish. The pork could have been roasted in the oven for all the flavor it had itself. The sauce was tasty. I put it on pretty thick because I'd been told it was all about the sauce. It had a decent kick to it. I even ate the coleslaw with the pork in the same bite as I had been told. And I will definitely give props for serving hushpuppies with it. I love hushpuppies, but until then I'd only had them served with seafood. That's a nice touch.

Sounds like you're falling in love with the Carolinas. in case you were wondering, those large round lumps in the ground are called hills. the bigger ones are called mountains, just fyi in case you have never seen anything like that before.

how is Carolina BBQ different than Texas BBQ? and just so you know this is a legitimate question, not me trying to insult you in any way. i'm just unsure on what the difference is. isn't all BBQ made the same way, just with different sauces? i guess not being raised in texas i am not familiar with the intricacies of BBQ

nd · 06-24-2008, 08:30 AM

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mjp2 · 06-24-2008, 08:32 AM

Best BBQ ribs and pulled pork I've ever had were in the Carolinas. Little roadside shack near the Outer Banks.

sawdust · 06-24-2008, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by nd

Sounds like you're falling in love with the Carolinas. in case you were wondering, those large round lumps in the ground are called hills. the bigger ones are called mountains, just fyi in case you have never seen anything like that before.

We have hills, mountains, piney woods, high desert, and coastal plains all in Texas. So, no, I didn't see anything unrecognizable on my trip. The Raleigh-Durham area reminded me of East Texas, geographically.

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Originally Posted by nd

how is Carolina BBQ different than Texas BBQ? and just so you know this is a legitimate question, not me trying to insult you in any way. i'm just unsure on what the difference is. isn't all BBQ made the same way, just with different sauces? i guess not being raised in texas i am not familiar with the intricacies of BBQ

Texas BBQ is all about the meat flavor. It's cooked low and slow (12 hours or more is not uncommon) over indirect heat and plenty of mesquite smoke. It's usually beef, but other meats are available too. The meat is rubbed with dry spices before cooking to help the flavor soak in. There's great sauces in Texas, though obviously a different style, but they're secondary to the meat itself. The sauce is just a finishing touch. There's even one particular BBQ place in Texas that's been ranked in the top 10 for years that does not serve sauce (Kreuz in Lockhart) and they get offended if you ask for any.

nd · 06-25-2008, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by sawdust

We have hills, mountains, piney woods, high desert, and coastal plains all in Texas. So, no, I didn't see anything unrecognizable on my trip. The Raleigh-Durham area reminded me of East Texas, geographically.

Texas BBQ is all about the meat flavor. It's cooked low and slow (12 hours or more is not uncommon) over indirect heat and plenty of mesquite smoke. It's usually beef, but other meats are available too. The meat is rubbed with dry spices before cooking to help the flavor soak in. There's great sauces in Texas, though obviously a different style, but they're secondary to the meat itself. The sauce is just a finishing touch. There's even one particular BBQ place in Texas that's been ranked in the top 10 for years that does not serve sauce (Kreuz in Lockhart) and they get offended if you ask for any.

so basically up here BBQ is a food and down there its an art form?

i'd love to get me some real texas BBQ

05TacoTRD · 06-25-2008, 03:19 PM

Best BBQ I ever had was in my friends backyard.

Gotta love the south.

nd · 06-25-2008, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 05TacoTRD

Best BBQ I ever had was in my friends backyard.

Gotta love the south.

mine was at a clemson tailgate. he had been working on them for 48 hours before they were grilled. they were steamed, baked, smoked, and marinated then thrown on the grill. when you grabbed the bone the meat fell off of it, you had to eat it with the fork. it was amazing

05TacoTRD · 06-25-2008, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by nd

mine was at a clemson tailgate. he had been working on them for 48 hours before they were grilled. they were steamed, baked, smoked, and marinated then thrown on the grill. when you grabbed the bone the meat fell off of it, you had to eat it with the fork. it was amazing

I'm officially hungry as hell now. Sounds like some damn good bbq.

sawdust · 06-25-2008, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by nd

so basically up here BBQ is a food and down there its an art form?

That's worth some rep. Never heard it put that way, but it's accurate.

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Originally Posted by nd

i'd love to get me some real texas BBQ

I've said all along that when you grow up you wanna be a Texan. Here's more proof.

007Tacoma · 06-26-2008, 06:38 AM

Best BBQ I have ever eaten was in Giddings, Texas...

http://www.citymeatmarket.biz/

There is NO competition in my mind!

nd · 06-26-2008, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by sawdust

That's worth some rep. Never heard it put that way, but it's accurate.

I've said all along that when you grow up you wanna be a Texan. Here's more proof.

for the record i hate texas and everyone in it (especially you) but i will concede to the fact that you probably have better BBQ down there and i'd love to get some. maybe i can go to one of the border states, stand on the edge, and have you hand me a plate over the state line so i dont actually have to step into texas to get it....

sawdust · 06-26-2008, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 007Tacoma

Best BBQ I have ever eaten was in Giddings, Texas...

http://www.citymeatmarket.biz/

There is NO competition in my mind!

I've heard great things about that place, but never been there. Lockhart, on the other hand, has two world class BBQ joints. Been to those.

sawdust · 06-26-2008, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by nd

for the record i hate texas and everyone in it (especially you) but i will concede to the fact that you probably have better BBQ down there and i'd love to get some. maybe i can go to one of the border states, stand on the edge, and have you hand me a plate over the state line so i dont actually have to step into texas to get it....

What's my motivation?

mjp2 · 07-02-2008, 10:07 AM

Really nice truck, but expect snark. Generally speaking we keep this thread open to make fun of each other. You've been warned.

lsocoee · 07-02-2008, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by bassboat haulin taco

My new taco

what the hell are you doing in here?

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Originally Posted by mjp2

Really nice truck, but expect snark. Generally speaking we keep this thread open to make fun of each other. You've been warned.

no we don't. Oh yeah, you stink.

sawdust · 07-02-2008, 12:22 PM

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Really nice truck, but expect snark. Generally speaking we keep this thread open to make fun of each other. You've been warned.

We keep this thread open to demonstrate my superiority in the new-member-thread-length area.

Oh, yeah, and the thread is undead now, so there's no killing it MWUHAHAHA

06-24-2008, 08:30 AM	#1042
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06-24-2008, 08:32 AM	#1043
mjp2 Caffeinated Joined: Feb 2007, #924 Location: NJ Gender: Dude Posts: 2,258 '06 TRD Access Cab, v6, 6-speed 2006 Access Cab Manual 4.0 Painted grill	Best BBQ ribs and pulled pork I've ever had were in the Carolinas. Little roadside shack near the Outer Banks. __________________ Step 1: Cut a hole in the turkey.

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06-26-2008, 06:38 AM	#1050
007Tacoma Moderator; TW Moderator Joined: Jan 2007, #643 Location: San Antonio, Texas Age: 27 Gender: Guy Posts: 5,334 08 PreRunner SR5 Double Cab Long-Bed Debadged 2008 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L TacomaWorld.com Sticker, URD True Cold Air Intake, Debadged, Blackened Headlight Mod, 30% Window Tint, Access LE Tonneau, Bed Mat, OEM Daytime Running Lights + On/Off Switch, Fogs-On-Anytime Mod, Alternating Turn-Signal Mod, Canvas Seat Covers, Pioneer Stereo, iPod Connection, PAC steering wheel remote, Homemade Bike Rack (4 bikes), Firestone Destination ATs 265/75R16, TRD Suspension Upgrade	Best BBQ I have ever eaten was in Giddings, Texas... http://www.citymeatmarket.biz/ There is NO competition in my mind! __________________ If you have a question, ask... Don't spread rumors without knowing the facts. My responsibility on this forum is to the members and the integrity of this forum.

07-02-2008, 10:07 AM	#1054
mjp2 Caffeinated Joined: Feb 2007, #924 Location: NJ Gender: Dude Posts: 2,258 '06 TRD Access Cab, v6, 6-speed 2006 Access Cab Manual 4.0 Painted grill	Really nice truck, but expect snark. Generally speaking we keep this thread open to make fun of each other. You've been warned. __________________ Step 1: Cut a hole in the turkey.