Okay, I busted into the brisket that was included in the BBQ gift that my Texas reader sent me. I am not exaggerating when I say it was the best brisket I've ever had. I didn't put any of their vinegar-based sauce on it. Instead, I put slices of it on a kaiser roll with a horseradish mayonnaise and it was spectacular. This would really make a great signature sandwich for a restaurant/bar. It was melt-in-your-mouth good. It's incredible that you can put this piece of leathery meat in a smoker for 12-18 hours, pack it on ice and send it 1500 miles away and it's still so delicious that you can hardly stand it.
You may have noticed the little "paypal donate" button on the right hand side. I figured since I have readers who obviously enjoy showing their appreciation for what I do, I might as well make it easy to do. I can't tell you how much I've appreciated the gifts I've received from readers, even more so because they were from readers who don't even leave comments, so I didn't even know they were out there. It's an incredibly kind gesture. And while I'm happy to accept money to help pay for the cost of maintaining this site, I don't think a box full of BBQ can be topped. So if I have any appreciative readers in the Memphis area...
Seriously, thanks again to Jeff for the BBQ. The brisket truly is the best I've ever had (and I still have a good 3 pounds left!), and brisket is the soul of Texas BBQ. So really, you've sent me a little bit of your home. And so far, it's been incredibly tasty. I've always put Memphis and Kansas City ahead of Texas in the BBQ wars, but I may have to rethink that.
Finally he sees the light ... The Church of the Holy Barbeque is in Texas, for goodness sakes. ;) http://tinyurl.com/agstd
Finally, a church I would go to!