New BBQ in South London
 

There is a new "KC Style" BBQ joint just opened in Clapham, London, UK.
"Bodeans" is a true US style ribs, pulled pork and brisket joint. Regular
"order at the counter" style.

From my first two visits there, I can say that the Baby Back Ribs were
excellent and the Spares were over done, but well flavoured. Sauce on the
racks is really just a glazing quantity, with three different sauces
(regular BBQ, Smoked Hickory and Chipotle Hot) available on the side. They
also have a vinegar sauce in shaker bottles, although personally I thought
this lacked bite.

The pulled Pork looked and tasted good - my wife finished hers anyway.

We haven't tried the brisket yet, although the beans I had on Saturday had
plenty of burnt ends in them to add loads of taste.

All in all, it's a pretty good BBQ joint. the Baby Backs were outstanding,
but I was a bit dissapointed with the Spares. The beans are excellent, but
the 'slaw is mediocre.

I will be using this place quite a lot when I can't be bothered to fire up
the WSM and just fancy a quick rack of ribs to go.

New BBQ in South London
 

Nice to see these are springing up in the UK at last.I wonder how long it
will be until they reach up here in Scotland?

New BBQ in South London
 

"Jon" > wrote in message
...
> Nice to see these are springing up in the UK at last.I wonder how long it
> will be until they reach up here in Scotland?
>
>

Smoked haggis? The mind reels.

JD

New BBQ in South London
 

JD wrote:

> Smoked haggis? The mind reels.

Hee, hee. Not to mention the stomach. :-)

New BBQ in South London
 

"JD" > wrote:
> "Jon" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Nice to see these are springing up in the UK at last.I wonder how long
> > it will be until they reach up here in Scotland?
> >
> >
>
> Smoked haggis? The mind reels.
>
Graeme?

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New BBQ in South London
 

"Jon" > wrote in message
...
> Nice to see these are springing up in the UK at last.I wonder how long it
> will be until they reach up here in Scotland?
>
>
Jon,

Scotland! Did I hear Scotland? The Holy Land. I would think that a BBQ joint
would work well in Scotland, but there would have to be a lot of educating
the masses as to the real tecniques involved. Every time I return North, I'm
amazed how backward and ignorant some folks are regarding cooking. My own
family included!

Graeme

New BBQ in South London
 

I indeed still live in the Scpetred Isle (after fifteen years among
the sassenach), and after one fact finding trip to North Carolina,
which opened my eyes, and a trip to Oz (trust me, they don't just
grill down there) I stand as a lonesome warrior against inferior
cookery. I'd love to be able to properly cook stuff with smoke as
opposed to heat, and am getting there collecting the stuff and
knowledge I need. ('We meet again Obi-Wan. Last time we met, I had the
baby-back ribs, now I am the master') We had a BBQ on Boxing day last
year (Dec 26th), with braziers made from old washing machine drums in
Xmas tree holders filled with fragrant wood chips and fuel, performing
fire-breathers and hooligan children.

BBQ is alive and well in Scotland, if still learning to crawl.

To me Q shouldn't be bought in a store but shared with friends over a
cold one, as you discuss world domination through Q...........


On Thu, 13 May 2004 13:47:02 +0100, "Graeme... in London"
> wrote:

>
>"Jon" > wrote in message
...
>> Nice to see these are springing up in the UK at last.I wonder how long it
>> will be until they reach up here in Scotland?
>>
>>
>Jon,
>
>Scotland! Did I hear Scotland? The Holy Land. I would think that a BBQ joint
>would work well in Scotland, but there would have to be a lot of educating
>the masses as to the real tecniques involved. Every time I return North, I'm
>amazed how backward and ignorant some folks are regarding cooking. My own
>family included!
>
>Graeme
>

New BBQ in South London
 

> wrote in message
...
> I indeed still live in the Scpetred Isle (after fifteen years among
> the sassenach), and after one fact finding trip to North Carolina,
> which opened my eyes, and a trip to Oz (trust me, they don't just
> grill down there) I stand as a lonesome warrior against inferior
> cookery. I'd love to be able to properly cook stuff with smoke as
> opposed to heat, and am getting there collecting the stuff and
> knowledge I need. ('We meet again Obi-Wan. Last time we met, I had the
> baby-back ribs, now I am the master') We had a BBQ on Boxing day last
> year (Dec 26th), with braziers made from old washing machine drums in
> Xmas tree holders filled with fragrant wood chips and fuel, performing
> fire-breathers and hooligan children.
>
> BBQ is alive and well in Scotland, if still learning to crawl.
>
> To me Q shouldn't be bought in a store but shared with friends over a
> cold one, as you discuss world domination through Q...........

I agree completely. I have been preaching the good Q bible down here in
London for the last couple of years with my WSM and my Weber kettle.

However - it is nice to be able to stop off and get a quick rack of real
ribs (as opposed to steamed and sauce slathered) or some pulled pork if I
have been out all day and not had time to use the old WSM. They are not the
same as made at home - but far better than I have had anywhere else int he
UK.

I had the burnt ends there on Sunday......mmmmmmmmmmmm. Sadly though, the
beans weren't up to scratch, but when I asked why not, they told me that
they throw the remains of the burnt ends into the beans on a Sunday evening.
Which kind of makes sense.

New BBQ in South London
 

> wrote in message
...
> I indeed still live in the Scpetred Isle (after fifteen years among
> the sassenach), and after one fact finding trip to North Carolina,
> which opened my eyes, and a trip to Oz (trust me, they don't just
> grill down there) I stand as a lonesome warrior against inferior
> cookery. I'd love to be able to properly cook stuff with smoke as
> opposed to heat, and am getting there collecting the stuff and
> knowledge I need. ('We meet again Obi-Wan. Last time we met, I had the
> baby-back ribs, now I am the master') We had a BBQ on Boxing day last
> year (Dec 26th), with braziers made from old washing machine drums in
> Xmas tree holders filled with fragrant wood chips and fuel, performing
> fire-breathers and hooligan children.
>
> BBQ is alive and well in Scotland, if still learning to crawl.
>
> To me Q shouldn't be bought in a store but shared with friends over a
> cold one, as you discuss world domination through Q...........
>
Graeme,

Good to hear your flying the Q flag north of the border. What really amazes
me is that smoked food does not have more of an appeal. Scotland has a
really fine selection of foodstuffs that lend themselves well to a smoker.
Beef, trout, salmon, game and shellfish automatically spring to mind.

BBQ on Boxing Day. Yir a bravir man than me. As I recall the weather was
foul. The Hogmanay celebrations were even cancelled due to the weather.

Do you have a local distillery? I enquired at Glenmorangie about obtaining
an old cask. They were really interested in what I was doing and gave me
some staves from both Glenmorangie and Ardbeg casks. They work really well
and give off a wonderful aroma, although they have almost dried out now.
Well worth a try if you can get hold of any. I might try smoking with peat
in the future, if I can get some. It may be a trip to the highlands with a
spade in the boot next visit.

Keep up the good work, and spread the message.

Graeme

New BBQ in South London
 

"adm" > wrote in message
...

> I agree completely. I have been preaching the good Q bible down here in
> London for the last couple of years with my WSM and my Weber kettle.

>
>
adm,

Likewise, I have also been preaching from the same hymnbook. We are
certainly in a minority. Coincidently, I'm working on an article looking at
BBQ equipment for a monthly trade publication, and I spoke yesterday to the
UK importer for Brinkmann. I spoke with their Sales Director and asked if he
would be willing to contribute a nominal fee in return for us reviewing
their range of products. His reply was: quote "we do not have a penny to put
towards any publicity or advertising"

There lies the problem. We've got the playing field to ourselves for the
unforeseeable future.

Graeme