Let's trim the fat in sammies

I know this topic has been mentioned before, and there are a lot of fat lovers out there who like all the flabby bits on their brisket. However, I just want to add that many people do not appreciate these surprises and those who own restaurants and preparing food might consider this. On many occasions, I've run into an unpleasant fatbomb in a sammie, but I mention this because I recently had a chance to visit one of my favorite BBQ joints. They make the best Ruben I've ever had:



and some darn nice sides:







Unfortunately, when my wife took a bite of her Ruben, she got a big chunk of fat and ended up spitting it out. She said the previous sandwich she'd gotten also had a lot of fatty bits in it and she had to open it up and trim it before eating, so it is just the way it's done there. Unfortunately, on our way back in the area, just the thought of going back made her gag and we had to drive on by -- I should add that my wife is not a novice to BBQ or food.

landarc said:

I was going to ask, who are you and what did you do with the real Gore?

I agree, sandwiches need to be properly prepared, and I don't like large fat globs in my sanwiches either. I prefer then chopped up and fried into cracklins first.

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Yes! I know many on this forum love fat, but if you don't, it can really be a turn off to take a bite of sandwich and discover you've got a half-inch blob of blubber in your mouth. I know people who don't like BBQ simply because they have gotten these surprises. It seems like good business sense would suggest not alienating the customer base. If you've got a good product (like what is pictured above), you simply don't need large blobs of fat, even if you like them. Of course, the entrepreneur should jump at this and start marketing a new condiment for fat lovers to go with the mustard and relish. :becky:

deguerre said:

Well, that certainly used to be true, but it's been so long now...

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Come to think of it, you might be right. :noidea:

cameraman said:

NYC delis offer to trim pastrami and corned beef for a leaner sandwich. Never hurts to ask.

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This is an excellent idea, and if I can talk my wife into going back, I will definitely ask for the sammie well-trimmed. :thumb:

fingerlickin' said:

Are you calling us fat?

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Why, ... yes, as a matter of fact, I am. How did you see through this clever ruse?

Terry The Toad said:

Pardon my ignorance... but what are the things between the rib pic and the onion ring pic?

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Those are hush puppies. These were made with jalapenos. I prefer the sweeter variety, but these were exceptional.