Originally I was just going to add these pictures to my other thread that I started the night before I picked up the smoker from Arnis. After the experience at Evie Mae's and their crew, I thought it would be a disservice to the people that make Evie Mae's what it is to hide that in the middle of a thread.
First off, I made a 1593 mile round trip to Lubbock from right outside of Baton Rouge to pick up this new smoker. I wanted something that brought me back to the roots per se, simple bbq. And also I like many of you, have some pyro in my blood and I must tend a fire. Arnis was great, answered any questions I had which were probably too many considering he also has a fantastic restaurant. The smoker is great, I tried to include as many pics as I could, but I am not the best photographer/social media expert even though my age says I should be.
Actually didn't think I would get to meet Arnis as he had a job to do down in Waco. I was able to meet him though, and glad I did. Everyone there was like a big group of friends that we were just hanging out and cooking. Got tours of the pits, restaurant, and shop. The food was amazing, green chile grits, roasted corn and jalapenos (my favorite), brisket was like butter, and turkey breast was the best I've ever had. We got a pound of every meat on the menu, enough to fill up a full size steamer pan. It made for a very long drive home being full up on BBQ and that awesome banana pudding!
Enough babbling, here's my very amateurish pictures, hope you all enjoy. If that is all too much text, here's the synopsis:
I'd drive 1600 miles round trip again to get back to Evie Mae's and some bbq. Amazing food, but even better people.
First off, I made a 1593 mile round trip to Lubbock from right outside of Baton Rouge to pick up this new smoker. I wanted something that brought me back to the roots per se, simple bbq. And also I like many of you, have some pyro in my blood and I must tend a fire. Arnis was great, answered any questions I had which were probably too many considering he also has a fantastic restaurant. The smoker is great, I tried to include as many pics as I could, but I am not the best photographer/social media expert even though my age says I should be.
Actually didn't think I would get to meet Arnis as he had a job to do down in Waco. I was able to meet him though, and glad I did. Everyone there was like a big group of friends that we were just hanging out and cooking. Got tours of the pits, restaurant, and shop. The food was amazing, green chile grits, roasted corn and jalapenos (my favorite), brisket was like butter, and turkey breast was the best I've ever had. We got a pound of every meat on the menu, enough to fill up a full size steamer pan. It made for a very long drive home being full up on BBQ and that awesome banana pudding!
Enough babbling, here's my very amateurish pictures, hope you all enjoy. If that is all too much text, here's the synopsis:
I'd drive 1600 miles round trip again to get back to Evie Mae's and some bbq. Amazing food, but even better people.
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