Big Apple Barbecue Block Party – June 13-14, 2015 – Get your bbq on!


big_appple_bbq_2015Every year I look forward to the Big Apple Barbecue Block Party.

If you love ribs smoked, slow cooked and slathered with the tastiest BBQ sauces known to man, then this is the place it be.  This year the Block Party took place on June 13-14 at Madison Square Park.  Some of the best Pit Masters in the country converge on the park to cook up some of the most mouth-watering barbecued beef and pork ribs, pulled pork and brisket you’ll find anywhere.

There are two pit masters that I always look for, John Wheeler of Memphis Barbeque Co. and Chris Lilly of Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q.  I found them both, and of course I was not disappointed.

The Memphis Barbeque’s baby back ribs and baked beans where spectacular.  I ate them so fast and loved them so much, I had to go back for a second helping to bring home.  And Chris Lilly’s pulled pork was unbelievable flavorful and juicy.  So much so, I enjoyed it without any sauce.  My favorite food of the day was his Spicy Mustard Coleslaw.  It was so delicious with just the right amount of spicy kick it made me want to cry.  Of course I bought another helping of the pulled pork and slaw to bring home as well.

My favorite New York City based rid joint was also represented.  Dinosaur BBQ was serving up their meaty ribs.  I didn’t purchase any of them on this occasion because I can have their succulent ribs anytime.  If you’ve never tried their baby back ribs, you’re missing something.

It was very hot and sunny, bbq_2so I topped off my BBQ feast with a tall lemonade and a cold beer or two, and believe me there was beer aplenty.

In addition to the food, there’s also music.  The stage is set up on the south side of the park and I really enjoyed listening to the sounds of The Shook Twins playing classic songs as well as their own unique music.

All in all, it was a great day and one of the reasons that I love living in New York City.  Visit their website for more information about the Big Apple Barbecue Block Party.

Enjoy!!

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