Big Apple BBQ 2014
It was a gorgeous day for the 12th annual Big Apple BBQ held in Madison Square Park this weekend. We've been lucky enough to attend 10 of these festivals and made sure to get there early for some of our favorites. Pappy's Smokehouse was number one on Mr. T's list this year. These guys are out of St. Louis and specialize in Memphis Style ribs, dry rubbed and smoked over apple and cherry wood. They're sticky and sweet...perfect with their maple glazed baked beans. I had two favorites this year...one being the Whole Hog from Ed Mitchell. This mammoth sandwich is tender and rich with crunchy pieces of crackling sprinkled throughout. No sauce is needed on this it's perfection just as it is. My other favorite is Big Bob Gibson. His pulled pork is smoky and sweet with a tangy mustard coleslaw on the side that's a great complement to the meat. It was nice to see a few new guys this year...