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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott favors wet rub barbecue, outrage ensues
Houston Politics Examiner ^ | May 15, 2015 | Mark R. Whittington

Posted on 05/20/2015 6:04:50 AM PDT by Marcus

Texans argue about a lot of things, including political issues such as education, healthcare and, of course, illegal immigration. But nothing gets the denizens of the Lone Star State exercised more, with the possible exception of football, than barbecue, more specifically the wet rub vs. dry rub question. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott recently came down on the wet rub side of the controversy. The San Antonio Current pretty much proposed revoking the governor’s Texas citizenship for this heresy. “Everyone knows” that real barbecue does not need sauce. It is all in the smoking technique.

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TOPICS: Food; Local News; Miscellaneous; Society
KEYWORDS: barbecue; blogpimp; dryrub; gregabbott; texas
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To: donozark

The best BBQ is the one you like best.


21 posted on 05/20/2015 6:30:16 AM PDT by Ancient Man
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To: Marcus

Maybe he didn’t realize the question was about BBQ...


22 posted on 05/20/2015 6:33:49 AM PDT by wastoute (Government cannot redistribute wealth. Government can only redistribute poverty.)
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To: Marcus

blasphemy


23 posted on 05/20/2015 6:40:17 AM PDT by FunkyZero (... I've got a Grand Piano to prop up my mortal remains)
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To: ImJustAnotherOkie

What you said.


24 posted on 05/20/2015 6:45:04 AM PDT by OKSooner (Chamberlain at least loved his country, please don't insult his memory by comparing him to 0.)
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To: Texas Eagle
What is wrong with being white?

Some of the best BBQ places I have ever been were owned and run by black people and I bet they have very definite opinions on this "Very Important" matter.

My personal opinion is that it depends on what meat is being BBQd but generally a dry rub is best. (by the way anyone using a wet mustard base for their dry rub is cheating)

25 posted on 05/20/2015 6:45:12 AM PDT by Durus (You can avoid reality, but you cannot avoid the consequences of avoiding reality. Ayn Rand)
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To: JRandomFreeper

ping ;-)


26 posted on 05/20/2015 6:45:16 AM PDT by lysie
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To: 11th Commandment

Never tried the Worcestershire sauce plus rub method. Have added to my list of things to do.
I did see a Food Network show from down south where a black chef cooked ribs quickly. One hour I believe. Claimed they were as good as those cooked for 5 hours. I have a BIG question mark on that!


27 posted on 05/20/2015 6:52:34 AM PDT by donozark (BIG GREEN EGG-Turning hot dogs into mini-weiners since 1974.)
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To: Marcus
I prefer dry rub, but I'll eat any BBQ with pleasure.

Except that vinegar-soaked c__p.

28 posted on 05/20/2015 6:56:30 AM PDT by Eric Pode of Croydon (I wish someone would tell me what "diddy wah diddy" means.....)
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To: ThunderSleeps

No it is not a big deal in Texas. some Texans don’t even like BBQ.


29 posted on 05/20/2015 6:59:45 AM PDT by Ditter
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To: donozark
Yep Big question mark!

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30 posted on 05/20/2015 7:23:26 AM PDT by Red_Devil 232 ((VietVet - USMC All Ready On The Right? All Ready On The Left? All Ready On The Firing Line!))
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To: Marcus
Does everything have to go tribal? Can't we each have BBQ the way we like it and leave the other guy to his?
31 posted on 05/20/2015 7:25:49 AM PDT by Paine in the Neck (Socialism consumes EVERYTHING)
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To: Marcus

My favorite for baby back ribs is the 3,2,1 method.
Remove membrane from back of ribs( dry paper towl and butter knife work wonders), Wash and dry ribs, Rub down with mustard (keeps dry rub on the ribs), use favorite dry rub and apply liberally, Smoke with applewood for 3 hours occasionally basting with apple cider vinegar. Remove ribs and wrap in foil and baste with apple cider vinegar. Place foil wrapped ribs place back in smoker for 2 hours then remove ribs from smoker and coat with BBQ sauce. Place in smoker and cook another hour occasionally painting with the BBQ sauce. I like the sweet and spicy type. The bones will just pull right out when it is done.


32 posted on 05/20/2015 7:27:25 AM PDT by Dave278 (Keep your change I will keep my freedom!!)
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To: Ditter
No it is not a big deal in Texas. some Texans don’t even like BBQ.
Are you really from Texas?
33 posted on 05/20/2015 7:29:10 AM PDT by BipolarBob
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To: Marcus

This is an impeachable offense. Citizens of Texas revolt.


34 posted on 05/20/2015 7:30:06 AM PDT by BipolarBob
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To: donozark
An Asian method is to boil ribs, then add the sauce on the grill.

Also, using a pressure cooking on any slow cook meat works in a fraction of the time and is super tender.

35 posted on 05/20/2015 7:53:41 AM PDT by 11th Commandment ("THOSE WHO TIRE LOSE")
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To: 11th Commandment

IMO boiling takes the flavor out. Not sure about pressure cooker.


36 posted on 05/20/2015 8:05:37 AM PDT by donozark (BIG GREEN EGG-Turning hot dogs into mini-weiners since 1974.)
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To: Marcus

Has a recall petition been started yet?


37 posted on 05/20/2015 8:11:08 AM PDT by AlaskaErik (I served and protected my country for 31 years. Progressives spent that time trying to destroy it.)
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To: BipolarBob
Yep, my first recorded ancestor is in the first census of Texas in 1835. They received a grant of land in east Texas and another ancestor received a grant in Austins colony. I don't know off hand how many generations that is bu it is a lot.
38 posted on 05/20/2015 8:15:55 AM PDT by Ditter
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To: mountn man
"......attitude in life....?"

Perhaps I misunderstand what you are saying. But......here it is.

A little history will held. Back in the late '50's and '60's I lived in Baytown, Texas.....family in Huntsville, Texas. We went up every fall to Huntsville to see the family and go to the Texas Prison Rodeo. That was a real rodeo. There was reckless disregard for safety of the inmates who rode bulls and broncs, never having ridden one before As they were in for life thoey felt like they had little to live for.....in other words they took chances most people woul not. They also made some serious money (for prison life) if they won.

As we approached Huntsville, there were people (mostly black folks) who were selling BBQ in their yards. it was cooked in a dug pit in their yards. It smelled good and tasted better. All used a sweet, vinegar with various spices.

Over the years my Dad perfected the BBQ. Beside the above basting, the key ingredient is TIME. Do not rush it. It cannot be rushed. I, myself, have not yet perfected it. At times I get it right, but my DAD always got it perfect. Ribs, Brisket, pork neck, sausage, chicken.

I have found a piece of meat which is hard to screw up. It is expensive, but is the best beaf cut. BBQ a tenderloin. Do not rush it. You will bow down. It cannot be beat.

So vinegar/sugar (or honey, or maple) is the only way to go.

It is nuts to savage a sitting governor for preferring one type of condiment over another. Let the man eat his BBQ the way he prefers it.

39 posted on 05/20/2015 10:12:24 AM PDT by Texas Songwriter
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To: Marcus

Hard to believe folks are so single-minded about food.

I like wet.
I like dry.

I like red bbq sauces.
I like vinegar sauces.
I like mustard sauces.

I like brisket.
I like pulled pork.

Some of y’all are like my wife ... “I really liked that. Can you make it again?”

Sure, if you videotaped what I was doing. Cuz I don’t exactly remember each ingredient and step along the way. If not, well, no.


40 posted on 05/20/2015 12:18:38 PM PDT by dmz
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