McClure's BBQ (6 Viewers)

[SaintsInDome2006]

Well I came in today, truly an awesome meal.

Next time I will follow it up with a beer at Bon Temps, but could not do that today.

Some notes include: great to see BYOB, love the different sauces from different states, I like the rack of ribs option (may pick that up for in laws one evening), the brisket & side of mac was terrific, very pretty waitress is a plus, and it looked like it was doing good biz for lunch time.

Looking forward to Hogs For The Cause again next spring, I'm guessing you will be there.

Will send more folks your way. That part of Magazine has really filled in you're in a great spot.

 

[msommer]

the potato salad I had is meant to be served warm....and with eggs.....neither one hold up well in a kitchen like this so I tried it cold and it just isn't as flavorful.

i was very opposed to a mayo based potsalad....but i'm starting to lean to it being a part of it. most people consider potato salad a must but always accept the stuff out of tubs swimming in mayo....i just cannot do that. but...i also don't want to alienate my guests with a really pretentious one either.

Perfectly willing to share my dad's recipe for potato salad with you. it's with freshly pickled sliced cucumber, onions, boiled egg, bell pepper (red) and grapes (as weel as potatoes) in mayo spiced with lime and a bit of ketchup, just enough to cling to the surface of the veg mix. Not sure if restaurant friendly but a big hit whenever I've served it.

 

[culdeus]

the potato salad I had is meant to be served warm....and with eggs.....neither one hold up well in a kitchen like this so I tried it cold and it just isn't as flavorful.

i was very opposed to a mayo based potsalad....but i'm starting to lean to it being a part of it. most people consider potato salad a must but always accept the stuff out of tubs swimming in mayo....i just cannot do that. but...i also don't want to alienate my guests with a really pretentious one either.

i typically avoid potato salad with tons of mayo as im lactose intolerant. so no(or less) mayo is definitely a plus to some.

Since when does mayo have lactose?

 

[Foosball God]

the potato salad I had is meant to be served warm....and with eggs.....neither one hold up well in a kitchen like this so I tried it cold and it just isn't as flavorful.

i was very opposed to a mayo based potsalad....but i'm starting to lean to it being a part of it. most people consider potato salad a must but always accept the stuff out of tubs swimming in mayo....i just cannot do that. but...i also don't want to alienate my guests with a really pretentious one either.

Perfectly willing to share my dad's recipe for potato salad with you. it's with freshly pickled sliced cucumber, onions, boiled egg, bell pepper (red) and grapes (as weel as potatoes) in mayo spiced with lime and a bit of ketchup, just enough to cling to the surface of the veg mix. Not sure if restaurant friendly but a big hit whenever I've served it.

You lost me here.

 

[msommer]

the potato salad I had is meant to be served warm....and with eggs.....neither one hold up well in a kitchen like this so I tried it cold and it just isn't as flavorful.

i was very opposed to a mayo based potsalad....but i'm starting to lean to it being a part of it. most people consider potato salad a must but always accept the stuff out of tubs swimming in mayo....i just cannot do that. but...i also don't want to alienate my guests with a really pretentious one either.

Perfectly willing to share my dad's recipe for potato salad with you. it's with freshly pickled sliced cucumber, onions, boiled egg, bell pepper (red) and grapes (as weel as potatoes) in mayo spiced with lime and a bit of ketchup, just enough to cling to the surface of the veg mix. Not sure if restaurant friendly but a big hit whenever I've served it.

You lost me here.

seedless of course, cut in half. Tastes pretty good and makes the whole thing seem lighter.

 

[Foosball God]

the potato salad I had is meant to be served warm....and with eggs.....neither one hold up well in a kitchen like this so I tried it cold and it just isn't as flavorful.

i was very opposed to a mayo based potsalad....but i'm starting to lean to it being a part of it. most people consider potato salad a must but always accept the stuff out of tubs swimming in mayo....i just cannot do that. but...i also don't want to alienate my guests with a really pretentious one either.

Perfectly willing to share my dad's recipe for potato salad with you. it's with freshly pickled sliced cucumber, onions, boiled egg, bell pepper (red) and grapes (as weel as potatoes) in mayo spiced with lime and a bit of ketchup, just enough to cling to the surface of the veg mix. Not sure if restaurant friendly but a big hit whenever I've served it.

You lost me here.

seedless of course, cut in half. Tastes pretty good and makes the whole thing seem lighter.

I can't wrap my head around a "sweet" potato salad, but that is a problem of mine. I have foods generally categorized as either sweet or savory and rarely like it when it doesn't fit my preconceived notion.

 

[Bull Dozier]

Ray/Super: full ecommerce shopping cart based site will be online in next few business days. First ~75 orders will get two small pouches of tipsys rub in with the shirt order. Ill post the link prominently as soon as its live.

Anyway i can PP ahead of time? I kinda want that rub. BBQ season is almost over, here in Buffalo.

I thought there'd be a FBG code to get the rub. I'd hate to get shut out because I didn't see the link to order quick enough.

Super secret "Wade Boggs" code to get the rub.

 

[PinkydaPimp]

the potato salad I had is meant to be served warm....and with eggs.....neither one hold up well in a kitchen like this so I tried it cold and it just isn't as flavorful.

i was very opposed to a mayo based potsalad....but i'm starting to lean to it being a part of it. most people consider potato salad a must but always accept the stuff out of tubs swimming in mayo....i just cannot do that. but...i also don't want to alienate my guests with a really pretentious one either.

i typically avoid potato salad with tons of mayo as im lactose intolerant. so no(or less) mayo is definitely a plus to some.

Since when does mayo have lactose?

always thought it had milk in it as it can sometimes upset my stomach.

 

[culdeus]

the potato salad I had is meant to be served warm....and with eggs.....neither one hold up well in a kitchen like this so I tried it cold and it just isn't as flavorful.

i was very opposed to a mayo based potsalad....but i'm starting to lean to it being a part of it. most people consider potato salad a must but always accept the stuff out of tubs swimming in mayo....i just cannot do that. but...i also don't want to alienate my guests with a really pretentious one either.

i typically avoid potato salad with tons of mayo as im lactose intolerant. so no(or less) mayo is definitely a plus to some.

Since when does mayo have lactose?

always thought it had milk in it as it can sometimes upset my stomach.

Mayo is basically egg whites and oil whipped together. You must be eating stuff that has cream cheese and confusing it for mayo.

 

[tipsy mcstagger]

the link for the tshirts will only be put on FBG's for the 1st week.....the rub thing was for y'all. it will be on sale on-line eventually. and so will my sauces.

but if you want my meat....plan a trip down. i don't see myself shipping bbq....it defeats the whole purpose of the way i make it.

 

[tipsy mcstagger]

Also....if you have a MBN or KCBS sanctioned event in your town speak up. I will accept local teammates wherever I cook.....

 

[Angry Beavers]

Also....if you have a MBN or KCBS sanctioned event in your town speak up. I will accept local teammates wherever I cook.....

I assume these are cooking competitions.. but what the heck are MBN and KCBS?

 

[Gamma1210]

http://www.quebythesea.com/

 

[Foosball God]

Also....if you have a MBN or KCBS sanctioned event in your town speak up. I will accept local teammates wherever I cook.....

I assume these are cooking competitions.. but what the heck are MBN and KCBS?

Kansas City Bbq Society is KCBS not sure about MBN Memphis Bbq nation?

 

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Also....if you have a MBN or KCBS sanctioned event in your town speak up. I will accept local teammates wherever I cook.....

I assume these are cooking competitions.. but what the heck are MBN and KCBS?

Kansas City Bbq Society is KCBS not sure about MBN Memphis Bbq nation?

Memphis BBQ Network.

GENERALLY SPEAKING:

KCBS involves Cooking Shoulder, Ribs, Brisket and Chicken (all 4) and being judged solely by blind box.

MBN involves specializing in Shoulder, Ribs, or Whole Hog, and being judged both by blind box, as well as On site Judging, where 3 judges come through for 15 min presentation going over your methods, cooker, seasonings, sauces, then sample your 'que face to face. As someone who's been in a booth for judging, I love the personal nature of the MBN style of judging.

 

[otello]

Also....if you have a MBN or KCBS sanctioned event in your town speak up. I will accept local teammates wherever I cook.....

So, you are creating a team? Can all portly, self-important FBGs apply, or just some?

 

[msommer]

Also....if you have a MBN or KCBS sanctioned event in your town speak up. I will accept local teammates wherever I cook.....

So, you are creating a team? Can all portly, self-important FBGs apply, or just some?

Cinnamon O is not portly...

 

[scottybo]

I know it's too soon to think expansion, but a slot just opened up in Mobile. The Shed closed on Sunday, abruptly, and without prior notice to employees.

 

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Also....if you have a MBN or KCBS sanctioned event in your town speak up. I will accept local teammates wherever I cook.....

So, you are creating a team? Can all portly, self-important FBGs apply, or just some?

Memphis IN May World Champ of BBQ team is going to be pretty much locked down, in early stages of forming now. However if any FBGs want to look into sponsorships "for that VIP experience" drop me a PM.

Otherwise, standing offer to any FBGs to come to the festival and come party at our booth just like we've always offered in the offical BBQfest thread. New team this year with Tipsy as Head Pitmaster with his Lang and it's looking increasingly likely we may be cooking under the McClure's Barbecue brand.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

Also....if you have a MBN or KCBS sanctioned event in your town speak up. I will accept local teammates wherever I cook.....

So, you are creating a team? Can all portly, self-important FBGs apply, or just some?

Memphis IN May World Champ of BBQ team is going to be pretty much locked down, in early stages of forming now. However if any FBGs want to look into sponsorships "for that VIP experience" drop me a PM.

Otherwise, standing offer to any FBGs to come to the festival and come party at our booth just like we've always offered in the offical BBQfest thread. New team this year with Tipsy as Head Pitmaster with his Lang and it's looking increasingly likely we may be cooking under the McClure's Barbecue brand.

So I can come get hammered for free or I can pay a lot of money to have my name put on something? Tough to turn down a sponsorship when you put it like that. You should go into sales.

 

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So I can come get hammered for free or I can pay a lot of money to have my name put on something? Tough to turn down a sponsorship when you put it like that. You should go into sales.

Sponsorships are generally more for companies looking for exposure or to entertain guests.

• Redbull gives us product because people walk by wishing they were in our booth (young wild party) so they want cans seen.

• Lagunitas gives us beer because their guys like to party with us, and they're building awareness of the brand in town.

• Financial firm sponsored us for $10k because they wanted us to feed their clients world class que overlooking the river.

But our friends/guests are always welcome to come party for free... but you can't stroll in with 30 clients and get a sit down dinner with open bar under the "Free" plan Speaking of, Tipsy just texted me about a POTENTIAL (very early stage discussion) great sponsor.

Also this year we may be switching to Monster energy because they may be throwing in product + 4 figures in cash plus Monster Promo Girls onsite. Will see. Regardless... MIM is a while away. Will start a seperate thread once we finalize matters.

 

[Johnny Rock]

So I can come get hammered for free or I can pay a lot of money to have my name put on something? Tough to turn down a sponsorship when you put it like that. You should go into sales.

Sponsorships are generally more for companies looking for exposure or to entertain guests.

• Redbull gives us product because people walk by wishing they were in our booth (young wild party) so they want cans seen.

• Lagunitas gives us beer because their guys like to party with us, and they're building awareness of the brand in town.

• Financial firm sponsored us for $10k because they wanted us to feed their clients world class que overlooking the river.

But our friends/guests are always welcome to come party for free... but you can't stroll in with 30 clients and get a sit down dinner with open bar under the "Free" plan Speaking of, Tipsy just texted me about a POTENTIAL (very early stage discussion) great sponsor.

Also this year we may be switching to Monster energy because they may be throwing in product + 4 figures in cash plus Monster Promo Girls onsite. Will see. Regardless... MIM is a while away. Will start a seperate thread once we finalize matters.

We have a business in MS but usually fly into Memphis. I'd love to coordinate a business trip and party with you guys.

 

[Johnny Rock]

the link for the tshirts will only be put on FBG's for the 1st week.....the rub thing was for y'all. it will be on sale on-line eventually. and so will my sauces.

but if you want my meat....plan a trip down. i don't see myself shipping bbq....it defeats the whole purpose of the way i make it.

Thanks Tipsy.

 

[flapgreen]

Also....if you have a MBN or KCBS sanctioned event in your town speak up. I will accept local teammates wherever I cook.....

So, you are creating a team? Can all portly, self-important FBGs apply, or just some?

Memphis IN May World Champ of BBQ team is going to be pretty much locked down, in early stages of forming now. However if any FBGs want to look into sponsorships "for that VIP experience" drop me a PM.

Otherwise, standing offer to any FBGs to come to the festival and come party at our booth just like we've always offered in the offical BBQfest thread. New team this year with Tipsy as Head Pitmaster with his Lang and it's looking increasingly likely we may be cooking under the McClure's Barbecue brand.

Strongly considering this.

 

[BigJohn]

Also....if you have a MBN or KCBS sanctioned event in your town speak up. I will accept local teammates wherever I cook.....

It sounds like you're going to go on the circuit? How many events are you planning on attending next year?

If so, you have a volunteer if you manage to make it close to Ohio.

 

[PatriotJohn]

Make that 2 volunteers for Ohio

 

[Guster]

Make that 2 volunteers for Ohio

3

 

[SteevieG]

1 here for Georgia, or Eastern Alabama if you come this way...

 

[Keerock]

I'm no chef, but I've got 2 great potato salad recipes that are mayo-free if you're interested. One is a basic Italian potato salad that uses olive oil. The other is a sweet potato salad (think cold sweet potato casserole) with brown sugar. Bet it would be good with smoked sweet potatoes .

 

[PinkydaPimp]

I'm no chef, but I've got 2 great potato salad recipes that are mayo-free if you're interested. One is a basic Italian potato salad that uses olive oil. The other is a sweet potato salad (think cold sweet potato casserole) with brown sugar. Bet it would be good with smoked sweet potatoes .

sweet potato salad sounds delicious!

 

[NCCommish]

I'm no chef, but I've got 2 great potato salad recipes that are mayo-free if you're interested. One is a basic Italian potato salad that uses olive oil. The other is a sweet potato salad (think cold sweet potato casserole) with brown sugar. Bet it would be good with smoked sweet potatoes .

sweet potato salad sounds delicious!

Yeah it does. How about you post that thing up Kee?

 

[Keerock]

I'm no chef, but I've got 2 great potato salad recipes that are mayo-free if you're interested. One is a basic Italian potato salad that uses olive oil. The other is a sweet potato salad (think cold sweet potato casserole) with brown sugar. Bet it would be good with smoked sweet potatoes .

sweet potato salad sounds delicious!

Oh, it is!

I don't have the recipe in front of me, but if memory serves:

5 medium sweet potatoes
Kosher salt
3 jalapeno peppers - seeded and diced
1 medium mild onion - diced
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil (plus ~2 Tbs for cooking)
1/2 lb bacon

Peel and cut potatoes into 1" cubes. Arrange on cooking sheet, sprinkle with salt and drizzle with olive oil. Bake at 400 for about 1/2 hour until tender (smoking them would probably be awesome). Cook bacon and crumble (reserve drippings). Quickly brown peppers and onion in bacon drippings. Mix sugar, vinegar and oil until sugar has dissolved. Once everything has cooled, mix all ingredients in a large bowl and chill.

 

[MikeIke]

Also....if you have a MBN or KCBS sanctioned event in your town speak up. I will accept local teammates wherever I cook.....

So, you are creating a team? Can all portly, self-important FBGs apply, or just some?

Memphis IN May World Champ of BBQ team is going to be pretty much locked down, in early stages of forming now. However if any FBGs want to look into sponsorships "for that VIP experience" drop me a PM.

Otherwise, standing offer to any FBGs to come to the festival and come party at our booth just like we've always offered in the offical BBQfest thread. New team this year with Tipsy as Head Pitmaster with his Lang and it's looking increasingly likely we may be cooking under the McClure's Barbecue brand.

My god, this sounds fun. I'd love to take a weekend off and head down!

 

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My god, this sounds fun. I'd love to take a weekend off and head down!

Strongly considering this.

We have a business in MS but usually fly into Memphis. I'd love to coordinate a business trip and party with you guys.

Can't stress it enough, this is one HELL of an event. No matter how many pictures I post or descriptions I type out, it never really does the spectacle justice. It's one of those "just gotta see it" things. Our booth with Slab Yo Mama was amazing, but it will be even better now that we've split off to form McClure's. I still remember Tipsy's first impression was along the "you've got to be ####### kidding me, SERIOUSLY" type of reaction.

As always... FBGs are more than welcome. To avoid cluttering this thread, just keep an eye out for the Memphis IN May BBQFest thread that I annually bump around the holidays with hotel/travel info.

I'll add regarding the cooking circuit.. Neil is a very very cool guy to hang with. Stellar pitmaster and you won't find a more entertaining guy to tip a few beers back with. He's made himself a lot of fans/friends in a very short time up here in Memphis.

 

[stbugs]

My god, this sounds fun. I'd love to take a weekend off and head down!

Strongly considering this.

We have a business in MS but usually fly into Memphis. I'd love to coordinate a business trip and party with you guys.

Can't stress it enough, this is one HELL of an event. No matter how many pictures I post or descriptions I type out, it never really does the spectacle justice. It's one of those "just gotta see it" things. Our booth with Slab Yo Mama was amazing, but it will be even better now that we've split off to form McClure's. I still remember Tipsy's first impression was along the "you've got to be ####### kidding me, SERIOUSLY" type of reaction.

As always... FBGs are more than welcome. To avoid cluttering this thread, just keep an eye out for the Memphis IN May BBQFest thread that I annually bump around the holidays with hotel/travel info.

I'll add regarding the cooking circuit.. Neil is a very very cool guy to hang with. Stellar pitmaster and you won't find a more entertaining guy to tip a few beers back with. He's made himself a lot of fans/friends in a very short time up here in Memphis.

Sounds like a blast. I just wish Memphis was on the other side of the state. I can get to Knoxville in just over 3 hours, but Nashville is a bit further and Memphis is probably a 9 hour drive. That might be a bit much to try and convince my wife that it is cool to go visit a BBQ fest with some Internet guys.

 

[PinkydaPimp]

I'm no chef, but I've got 2 great potato salad recipes that are mayo-free if you're interested. One is a basic Italian potato salad that uses olive oil. The other is a sweet potato salad (think cold sweet potato casserole) with brown sugar. Bet it would be good with smoked sweet potatoes .

sweet potato salad sounds delicious!

Oh, it is!

I don't have the recipe in front of me, but if memory serves:

5 medium sweet potatoes
Kosher salt
3 jalapeno peppers - seeded and diced
1 medium mild onion - diced
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil (plus ~2 Tbs for cooking)
1/2 lb bacon

Peel and cut potatoes into 1" cubes. Arrange on cooking sheet, sprinkle with salt and drizzle with olive oil. Bake at 400 for about 1/2 hour until tender (smoking them would probably be awesome). Cook bacon and crumble (reserve drippings). Quickly brown peppers and onion in bacon drippings. Mix sugar, vinegar and oil until sugar has dissolved. Once everything has cooled, mix all ingredients in a large bowl and chill.

i dont really cook, but im going to share this with the wifey

 

[culdeus]

I'm sort of surprised Tipsey's rub doesn't have sugar by default. Sugar in a late saucing isn't exactly the same thing. That's pretty out of the box for comp. bbq.

One of the guys I work with here is a very high level KCBS judge and travels all over. I'll see which local events he recommends. Texas isn't that far to travel.

 

[culdeus]

Are you going to do this one?

09/27/13
to
09/28/13 Jim Bowie BBQ Throwdown Vidalia, LA
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP Contact: Ann Westmoreland Phone: 318-336-8223. awestmoreland@cityofvidaliala.com KCBS Reps: WAYNE LOHMAN, MARIA LOHMAN Prize Money: $10000.00 Results not in.

 

[tipsy mcstagger]

man...i really should cluedus...thats close.

 

[tipsy mcstagger]

I know it's too soon to think expansion, but a slot just opened up in Mobile. The Shed closed on Sunday, abruptly, and without prior notice to employees.

what? you kidding me....or is a franchise of the shed over in mobile?

 

[BigJohn]

The Ohio BBQ Triple Crown

 

[culdeus]

man...i really should cluedus...thats close.

my buddy is head judge for the one next weekend in what amounts to my backyard. Will have close to 20k in prize money maybe he says.

 

[Todd Andrews]

Saw Dash Rip Rock at Hill Country DC last night. Pretty good bbq for around here and there were only 30 or so people at the show so got to spend a lot of time hanging/drinking with Dash.

 

[BigJohn]

I know it's too soon to think expansion, but a slot just opened up in Mobile. The Shed closed on Sunday, abruptly, and without prior notice to employees.

what? you kidding me....or is a franchise of the shed over in mobile?

'The Shed' only lists locations in Ocean Springs and Gulfport, MS on their website. Doubt they're affiliated.

 

[scottybo]

I know it's too soon to think expansion, but a slot just opened up in Mobile. The Shed closed on Sunday, abruptly, and without prior notice to employees.

what? you kidding me....or is a franchise of the shed over in mobile?

'The Shed' only lists locations in Ocean Springs and Gulfport, MS on their website. Doubt they're affiliated.

Started as a franchise location. Franchise was bought by Orrison family after it succeeded in Mobile.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4z1VqQOmeXs

They only let a few "key employees" know about the plan. "Hey, ya gotta find another job!"

 

[Maurile Tremblay]

i typically avoid potato salad with tons of mayo as im lactose intolerant. so no(or less) mayo is definitely a plus to some.

Since when does mayo have lactose?

always thought it had milk in it as it can sometimes upset my stomach.

Mayo is basically egg whites and oil whipped together. You must be eating stuff that has cream cheese and confusing it for mayo.

It's egg yolks, oil, and acid (vinegar and/or lemon juice), with a little mustard, salt, and pepper.

Tipsy, are you making your own mayonnaise? Homemade mayonnaise is way, way, way better than Miracle Whip or whatever.

I personally like making it with olive oil, but that's kind of expensive and not everyone likes the flavor. I'm told that using rendered pork fat as the oil makes it delicious, and seems right in line with a BBQ theme.

 

[Foosball God]

i typically avoid potato salad with tons of mayo as im lactose intolerant. so no(or less) mayo is definitely a plus to some.

Since when does mayo have lactose?

always thought it had milk in it as it can sometimes upset my stomach.

Mayo is basically egg whites and oil whipped together. You must be eating stuff that has cream cheese and confusing it for mayo.

It's egg yolks, oil, and acid (vinegar and/or lemon juice), with a little mustard, salt, and pepper.

Tipsy, are you making your own mayonnaise? Homemade mayonnaise is way, way, way better than Miracle Whip or whatever.

I personally like making it with olive oil, but that's kind of expensive and not everyone likes the flavor. I'm told that using rendered pork fat as the oil makes it delicious, and seems right in line with a BBQ theme.

:X The only miracle about Miracle Whip is that people buy it after tasting it once.

 

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The Ohio BBQ Triple Crown

June 8-9, 2012? Let's do it!

 

[johnnycakes]

Great reviews here on yelp.

 

[culdeus]

What is this?

One star for the health issues. Never store an Ice Scoop in the Ice. Critical Violation.

Second, remember when you tasted the six sauces? Did you shake any of them before you put some on your finger and licked it? That same finger you used to keep the sauce from spraying everywhere when you shook it, right? Multiply that by the hundreds of other folks that have done that. Oh, then they went and got more ice.

For the record, I am the farthest thing from a germaphobe, but this was a bit ridiculous. Two super simple things to fix, and I'll get this updated.