ISO Corky's dry rub recipe
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Andy M.
Certified Pretend Chef
Hi, warrior. Welcome to DC.
Who or what is Corky's? I'm not familiar with that name.
Who or what is Corky's? I'm not familiar with that name.
Welcome to DC, warrior.
Andy, Corky's is a barbecue place in Memphis, TN.
Andy, Corky's is a barbecue place in Memphis, TN.
Andy M.
Certified Pretend Chef
Uncle Bob
Chef Extraordinaire
Welcome Warrior!!
Are you really only 11 years old? If so, It's good to see such a young person interested in the Culinary Arts. BRAVO!!!
Corky's has extended it's operation into several States, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Kentucky. Each time an old family business expands it seems something is lost. Never living up to the original. This one is no exception. Corky's in Memphis (original Popular Ave. location) is still producing some pretty good BBQ. The expansion locations are more of a "fast food" atmosphere with the BBQ being Ok at best. If you live near one of the locations you can purchase a rub there that carrys their name. Also check Supermarkets in the area as another possible place to find the rub, and of course the web site will work. Good hunting!
Miss Katie..
If you are ever in Lexington you and Mr Buck can check them out!
Are you really only 11 years old? If so, It's good to see such a young person interested in the Culinary Arts. BRAVO!!!
Corky's has extended it's operation into several States, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Kentucky. Each time an old family business expands it seems something is lost. Never living up to the original. This one is no exception. Corky's in Memphis (original Popular Ave. location) is still producing some pretty good BBQ. The expansion locations are more of a "fast food" atmosphere with the BBQ being Ok at best. If you live near one of the locations you can purchase a rub there that carrys their name. Also check Supermarkets in the area as another possible place to find the rub, and of course the web site will work. Good hunting!
Miss Katie..
If you are ever in Lexington you and Mr Buck can check them out!
mudbug
Chef Extraordinaire
Uncle Bob said:
Still the best in Memphis, IMO. Has to be the one on Poplar. Poop on the Rendezvous!
Best Memphis BBQ of all coming up this weekend at Tom Lee Park! Wish I was there with the Parrothead team, nonstop Buffett tunes, and the wondrous margarita machine.
Uncle Bob
Chef Extraordinaire
mudbug said:
Agreed MissMud! And I got "snookered" out of this week-end!!
mudbug
Chef Extraordinaire
Awww, Uncle Bob. Sorry that we both are missing it. We have a pale imitation Corky's here in the northern VA area called Red Hot & Blue , but it just ain't the same, dang it!
Yeah, there was a Red, Hot & Blue near our house in Maryland. The poor folks back there (east) thought they were eating "real" barbecue. We are fortunate that where live now, we can have some of the best barbecue in the country.
Guess this weekend is the big "Memphis in May" event. Boy, oh boy, I can only imagine how yummy it's going to smell down there! Yum. Yum.
Guess this weekend is the big "Memphis in May" event. Boy, oh boy, I can only imagine how yummy it's going to smell down there! Yum. Yum.
mudbug
Chef Extraordinaire
Katie, the first year I volunteered for the MIM contest and worked a team I lost my voice from inhaling so much smoke from the cookers. Small price to pay for such a great time!
Uncle Bob
Chef Extraordinaire
Miss Mud..
The Red Hot & Blue in my territory left town a good while back! Seems like their tator salad was ok. Two Corky's location's. One I think is doing business. There are enough immature palates to keep it afloat.
The other I don't think will make it long term. Meat in both locations is just so so. My guess, Miss Mud is somebody bought the family out and is trying to make a go on the name. They had a location in Florida that has closed. Name alone want cut it for very long down this way.
The Red Hot & Blue in my territory left town a good while back! Seems like their tator salad was ok. Two Corky's location's. One I think is doing business. There are enough immature palates to keep it afloat.
The other I don't think will make it long term. Meat in both locations is just so so. My guess, Miss Mud is somebody bought the family out and is trying to make a go on the name. They had a location in Florida that has closed. Name alone want cut it for very long down this way.
mudbug
Chef Extraordinaire
The tater salad is still pretty good up here. But you're right - the BBQ is what is 'sposed to sell. Doesn't matter how many old posters you got of Muddy Waters and photos of Robt Johnson and all on the walls. Nobody up here has had the nerve to actually use the Corky's name....yet.
I think RH&B was started by some Corky's investors (TN politicians among them).
I think RH&B was started by some Corky's investors (TN politicians among them).
Uncle Bob
Chef Extraordinaire
Miss Mud...
About all I enjoyed at RH&B was the piped in music! That could be nice at times!
About all I enjoyed at RH&B was the piped in music! That could be nice at times!
Andy M.
Certified Pretend Chef
I envy you guys' having access to great BBQ. In my area the BBQ is often a pale imitation of the real thing. I make better pulled pork than any I've had around here.
Andy, if you have a stovetop smoker, I can offer a recipe that is close to what we have here.
Andy M.
Certified Pretend Chef
Katie E said:
Thanks, Katie. I don't have a stove top smoker. The last time I tried smoking in the oven, it was a disaster. I do pork butt or ribs in the oven. The only way I can get smoke involved is to use liquid smoke.
Uncle Bob
Chef Extraordinaire
Andy,
You may want to research this product. I can't offer a review as I've never owned/used one. It seems you use it on the stove with a very small amount of smoke which a Vent-hood easily takes care of. Doesn't look as if you could put a butt in it, but might work for smaller items..
Cameron Stove Top Smoker for Smoke Infused Foods
You may want to research this product. I can't offer a review as I've never owned/used one. It seems you use it on the stove with a very small amount of smoke which a Vent-hood easily takes care of. Doesn't look as if you could put a butt in it, but might work for smaller items..
Cameron Stove Top Smoker for Smoke Infused Foods
Andy M.
Certified Pretend Chef
Thanks, Uncle Bob. I've seen that item on Emeril's show and others. It is kind of small. I don't think I could even get a meal of ribs for two into one.
AllenOK
Executive Chef
Andy, can you invest in a grill that can double as a smoker, or get a dedicated smoker? I understand about the lack of good BBQ. While I was up in Michigan, NOBODY, not even my Exec. Chef, could make decent BBQ. I started making my own, in my backyard, and it far surpassed anybody else's.
Now that I'm back in OK, there's BBQ places everywhere. Most, I've never tried, some I have, and didn't care for them. I just prefer the stuff I make.
Now that I'm back in OK, there's BBQ places everywhere. Most, I've never tried, some I have, and didn't care for them. I just prefer the stuff I make.
Andy M.
Certified Pretend Chef
Allen, I live in a town house condo with a limited backyard. I have a Weber gas grill and that's about all that's reasonable. If I had a private home, I'd have a smoker.
