Some of you may be traveling to Kansas City for the first time for the wedding. Not that sharing the joy of Jerrod and Erin's special day isn't enough incentive, but to make it even more worth the expense and time, we wanted to share one of our favorite parts of KC, the BBQ.
Barbecue gained popularity in Kansas City in the 1920s and hasn't slowed down since. The secret to Kansas City-style barbecue is that it's slow smoked for up to 18 hours, usually over hickory. Today, the city's signature food is served up at more than 100 barbecue establishments, each boasting its personal house specialty.We have tried to dine at the most popular KC BBQ joints and have mixed reviews. Our favorite is in Olathe, Big Bubba's BBQ which shares a building with a dry cleaner. Bubba's has the most amazing burnt ends (those of you who have visited have had the pleasure of trying them). Other KC favorites include: Arthur Bryant's BBQ, featured on Food Network, and Jack Stack Barbecue. We like Jack Stack, especially their onion rings, but were less than impressed with Arthur Bryant's, just not our kind of sauce. Oklahoma Joe's has the best pulled pork and the downtown location was previously a gas station.
Dana suggested a BBQ fountain for the wedding reception. I didn't know such a thing existed, but apparently chocolate fountains are being converted to be used with BBQ sauce for smoked brisket and other meats. Another interesting idea, but there will probably be no fountains at the reception, even those this couple sure seems to be having fun.
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remember that chocolate fountain that went berserk at Charter Day Ball? It kept splashing people, lol. Then some overly important looking guy from Carillon catering came walking up with a his finger in his ear on his oh so important ear piece to save the day. Lol good times :-)
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