TX Governor's BBQ faux pas (1 Viewer)

[bigbottom]

"The most important thing about barbecue is sauce."

http://m.sacurrent.com/Blogs/archives/2015/05/14/gov-greg-abbott-is-wrong-on-barbecue

Wonder how the election would have gone if this had happened during the campaign. Yes, Texans take their barbecue that seriously.

As an aside, it's Franklin Barbecue, not Franklin's Barbecue. Both the governor and the blogger screwed that one up.

 

[Guest]

I thought it was bad when Republicans started dumbing down our history books. But this!

...but people need to chill with the anti-Franklin hype. It is spectacular. La Barbecue down the street is just as good in my opinion, but no one walks away from either disappointed.

 

[bostonfred]

Best part of the chili is the beans

 

[SaintsInDome2006]

As every Texan knows, barbecue doesn't need sauce — it's all right, but unnecessary — and the most important thing about barbecue is your smoking technique. He also proclaims Austin is the epicenter of Texas barbecue and sings praises for Franklin's Barbecue. Sure, Franklin's is all right, but people need to chill with the Franklin's hype.Can we verify Abbott is even Texan?

I wouldn't want to be him right now, he put his boots in the cow patty.

 

[bigbottom]

Best part of the chili is the beans

Best part of sex is the aroma.

 

[bigbottom]

I thought it was bad when Republicans started dumbing down our history books. But this!

...but people need to chill with the anti-Franklin hype. It is spectacular. La Barbecue down the street is just as good in my opinion, but no one walks away from either disappointed.

Yeah, Franklin lives up to the hype.

 

[jamil]

Same bloggers and sites that bash franklin now are probably the same ones hyping it up a few years ago.

I personally wouldn't wait in line but I will order 10 pounds in advance for pick up to skip the line. It is damn good BBQ

 

[Ditkaless Wonders]

Best part of the chili is the beans

Best part of sex is the aroma.

I think you may just have started a song you can easily sell to Nickleback for a tidy little sum, or perhaps you can make it a hit yourself.

 

[Ditkaless Wonders]

Perhaps you can work in "The scent could raise a man from a coma."

 

[RedmondLonghorn]

"The most important thing about barbecue is sauce."

http://m.sacurrent.com/Blogs/archives/2015/05/14/gov-greg-abbott-is-wrong-on-barbecue

Wonder how the election would have gone if this had happened during the campaign. Yes, Texans take their barbecue that seriously.

As an aside, it's Franklin Barbecue, not Franklin's Barbecue. Both the governor and the blogger screwed that one up.

Get a rope?

 

[Ditkaless Wonders]

BTW, I find long hikes very conducive to working out lyrics, and since you are going to be treking through one of natures great gashes anyhow why not write. Just don't tell your wife what you are thinking if she asks. The bottom of that canyon is no place for a marital spat, which, potentially, could be another line for the song.

 

[Guest]

Perhaps you can work in "The scent could raise a man from a coma."

"...best part of sex is the aroma from my bonna."

Definitely Nickleback.

 

[bostonfred]

Look at these boner drafts

all the fornication wafts

How did our bed get so wet

was it pee, it kind of smells like bread

 

[Tom Servo]

As every Texan knows, barbecue doesn't need sauce — it's all right, but unnecessary — and the most important thing about barbecue is your smoking technique. He also proclaims Austin is the epicenter of Texas barbecue and sings praises for Franklin's Barbecue. Sure, Franklin's is all right, but people need to chill with the Franklin's hype.Can we verify Abbott is even Texan?

I wouldn't want to be him right now, he put his boots in the cow patty.

Considering he doesn't walk all that much, I'm assuming his boots stay pretty clean.

 

[badmojo1006]

As every Texan knows, barbecue doesn't need sauce — it's all right, but unnecessary — and the most important thing about barbecue is your smoking technique. He also proclaims Austin is the epicenter of Texas barbecue and sings praises for Franklin's Barbecue. Sure, Franklin's is all right, but people need to chill with the Franklin's hype.Can we verify Abbott is even Texan?

I wouldn't want to be him right now, he put his boots in the cow patty.

You mean the wheels of his wheelchair

 

[Ditkaless Wonders]

To me the best part of BBQ is the meat and the smoke done with great patience and technique. That said, I don't believe I have ever stopped just there. I always add something, whether a rub or a sauce, and if there is any remnant sauce or juice I sop that stuff up with bread. To me its a closer call than I might have thought initially. Of course I'm not a Texans so I understand my opinion on this subject probably doesn't mean squat in the Lone Star state.

 

[Guest]

When properly smoked (slow and low) with a good rub, fat marbles and seasoned juice drips. This is complemented with a subtle sauce, but stands beautifully on its own and should not be overpowered.

 

[SaintsInDome2006]

As every Texan knows, barbecue doesn't need sauce — it's all right, but unnecessary — and the most important thing about barbecue is your smoking technique. He also proclaims Austin is the epicenter of Texas barbecue and sings praises for Franklin's Barbecue. Sure, Franklin's is all right, but people need to chill with the Franklin's hype.Can we verify Abbott is even Texan?

I wouldn't want to be him right now, he put his boots in the cow patty.

Considering he doesn't walk all that much, I'm assuming his boots stay pretty clean.

Ha forgot about that, I guess I faux pas'd his faux pas.

 

[Officer Pete Malloy]

OMG

 

[The General]

Weird. Texas usually has such well spoken, thoughtful Governors.

 

[Guest]

Unlike say Memphis or KC barbecue, good Texas barbecue tends to offer watery sauces with just the essence of flavor to wash over the natural juices. My favorite is molasses-based, though a seasoned vinegar-based is mighty fine on a tissuey moist brisket.

Damn y'all. Looks like I'm headed downtown today.

 

[bentley]

I thought it was bad when Republicans started dumbing down our history books. But this!

...but people need to chill with the anti-Franklin hype. It is spectacular. La Barbecue down the street is just as good in my opinion, but no one walks away from either disappointed.

La Barbecue is plenty good but the ribs and brisket at Franklin are transcendent.

 

[Fennis]

I haven't seen something this controversial since my wife told me the best part if waking up is Folgers in your cup, which turned out to not be a euphemism for morning sex.

 

[matuski]

It is BBQ.. who gives a rip?

 

[kevzilla]

"The most important thing about barbecue is sauce."

http://m.sacurrent.com/Blogs/archives/2015/05/14/gov-greg-abbott-is-wrong-on-barbecue

Wonder how the election would have gone if this had happened during the campaign. Yes, Texans take their barbecue that seriously.

As an aside, it's Franklin Barbecue, not Franklin's Barbecue. Both the governor and the blogger screwed that one up.

Get a rope?

You would probably just need a nice, long hill.

I'm going straight to hell for that, aren't I?

 

[msommer]

So, he was wrong about Jade Helm and now about Q.

Re-election chances?

 

[RedmondLonghorn]

It is BBQ.. who gives a rip?

A lot of people!

 

[proninja]

It is BBQ.. who gives a rip?

Texas.

Is this an impeachable offense in the lone star state?

 

[RedmondLonghorn]

It is BBQ.. who gives a rip?

Texas.

Is this an impeachable offense in the lone star state?

Anybody who thinks BBQ is about the sauce is too stupid to mow my lawn, let alone run a state.

 

[proninja]

It is BBQ.. who gives a rip?

Texas.

Is this an impeachable offense in the lone star state?

Anybody who thinks BBQ is about the sauce is too stupid to mow my lawn, let alone run a state.

Still probably a step up from the last guy though

 

[Guest]

It is BBQ.. who gives a rip?

Texas.

Is this an impeachable offense in the lone star state?

Anybody who thinks BBQ is about the sauce is too stupid to mow my lawn, let alone run a state.

Still probably a step up from the last guy though

Speaking of which, Perry set to announce after a miserably failed bid last time. What's changed? Now only 2% of the Republican Party support, as opposed to last time when he entered a contender. Oh, and he's facing abuse of power charges. What the #### is he thinking, and anyone dumb enough to give him coin?

 

[The General]

It is BBQ.. who gives a rip?

Texas.

Is this an impeachable offense in the lone star state?

Anybody who thinks BBQ is about the sauce is too stupid to mow my lawn, let alone run a state.

Still probably a step up from the last guy though

Speaking of which, Perry set to announce after a miserably failed bid last time. What's changed? Now only 2% of the Republican Party support, as opposed to last time when he entered a contender. Oh, and he's facing abuse of power charges. What the #### is he thinking, and anyone dumb enough to give him coin?

He wears glasses now.

 

[bentley]

Local political folks are loving this election. Pretty sure this gives us five Republican presidential candidates with Texas roots.

 

[Tecumseh]

To me the best part of BBQ is the meat and the smoke done with great patience and technique. That said, I don't believe I have ever stopped just there. I always add something, whether a rub or a sauce, and if there is any remnant sauce or juice I sop that stuff up with bread. To me its a closer call than I might have thought initially. Of course I'm not a Texans so I understand my opinion on this subject probably doesn't mean squat in the Lone Star state.

Worst. Lyrics. Ever. This doesn't even rhyme.

 

[Tom Servo]

I thought it was bad when Republicans started dumbing down our history books. But this!

...but people need to chill with the anti-Franklin hype. It is spectacular. La Barbecue down the street is just as good in my opinion, but no one walks away from either disappointed.

La Barbecue is plenty good but the ribs and brisket at Franklin are transcendent.

Is that the place that was in the credit card commercial where a Japanese guy was getting a tour of the place?

 

[Leroy Hoard]

Local political folks are loving this election. Pretty sure this gives us five Republican presidential candidates with Texas roots.

LBJ would have never put up with that.

 

[bentley]

I thought it was bad when Republicans started dumbing down our history books. But this!

...but people need to chill with the anti-Franklin hype. It is spectacular. La Barbecue down the street is just as good in my opinion, but no one walks away from either disappointed.

La Barbecue is plenty good but the ribs and brisket at Franklin are transcendent.

Is that the place that was in the credit card commercial where a Japanese guy was getting a tour of the place?

Franklin was the place in the commercial.

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

I'll be getting ready for a civil war here now. Whiskey Tango Foxtrot. Why on earth would anyone alienate a large portion of the state with this ridiculous pronouncement?

 

[ClownCausedChaos2]

No self-respectin' Southerner uses instant grits.

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

No self-respectin' Southerner uses instant grits.

Yutes these days. Tell you what...

 

[Van Dyman]

It is BBQ.. who gives a rip?

You can not be serious!

 

[Mister CIA]

It is BBQ.. who gives a rip?

You'd be better off informing your clients that you are an atheist.

 

[Mister CIA]

Maybe I lead a sheltered life, but are there really people anywhere that believe that barbecue sauce is the most important trait?

As a long time resident of both Texas and the South, I can appreciate a good brisket vs pulled pork discussion, but to suggest a sugar-laced topping is the most important consideration is ... stupid. I hope I'm not being offensive here, but it's not that much more ridiculous to say that steak sauce makes the steak.

 

[CletiusMaximus]

Maybe I lead a sheltered life, but are there really people anywhere that believe that barbecue sauce is the most important trait?

As a long time resident of both Texas and the South, I can appreciate a good brisket vs pulled pork discussion, but to suggest a sugar-laced topping is the most important consideration is ... stupid. I hope I'm not being offensive here, but it's not that much more ridiculous to say that steak sauce makes the steak.

It's pretty common outside the BBQ belt to find restaurants that proclaim themselves to have great ribs, pork shoulder or brisket, but when you get your plate the meat is served completely drenched in sauce. One of the best known, most successful BBQ restaurants in my city is known primarily for its restaurant-branded sauce, which is sold in grocery stores around town (main ingredient is HFCS). Their ribs and brisket, pulled pork and chicken really are all about the sauce, which completely masks the poorly cooked meat to the point it's hard to even taste the meat flavor at all. Contrast that with the Dallas area place I was at a few years ago that didn't even have sauce at the tables, none on the brisket. If asked, the waitress would bring sauce and was polite about it, but the assumption was that it was not needed or wanted.

 

[joffer]

idiot

Lt. Governor is worse

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

idiot

Lt. Governor is worse

Waaaay worse.

 

[matuski]

It is BBQ.. who gives a rip?

You'd be better off informing your clients that you are an atheist.

Hah.

I guess. Living in TX for 20 ish years now, I've never run into this line of BBQ nazi.

I like my BBQ just like the next guy... but if sauce does it for you, go nuts.

 

[Mister CIA]

It is BBQ.. who gives a rip?

You'd be better off informing your clients that you are an atheist.

Hah.

I guess. Living in TX for 20 ish years now, I've never run into this line of BBQ nazi.

I like my BBQ just like the next guy... but if sauce does it for you, go nuts.

Therein lies the rub. Have you met one person that thinks sauce is the key?

 

[TwinTurbo]

Bad BBQ is only about the sauce, to mask the taste of being poorly cooked. I will say that the picture in the article is from Hill Country BBQ and the one here in NYC has excellent brisket, although I've never eaten at the one in DC. But other than the moist brisket, sausage, and mac & cheese, the rest of the menu is pretty average.

 

[TwinTurbo]

I thought it was bad when Republicans started dumbing down our history books. But this!

...but people need to chill with the anti-Franklin hype. It is spectacular. La Barbecue down the street is just as good in my opinion, but no one walks away from either disappointed.

I was just in Austin and must agree with this. I just wish they were open on Mondays too. The one place I tried that wasn't nearly as good was Lamberts. I wasn't really into their upscale BBQ although they did have a good happy hour and bar.