Was watching diners drive ins and dives BBQ tour in Memphis and mouth was salivating for ribs. Do a quick search in Stouffville and come up with The Smokery.
This place does not have the look of a smoke house, but it does look modern. The place wasn't too busy and I wasn't sure it was even open. They closed off half the place cause it wasn't busy enough. But it was open, thankfully.
The ribs, they were decent but a bit in the dry side for me. Asked for a side of their sauce and that was better. I really like how their mains all come with side of slaw or fries, corn bread and pickles. Felt a bit like their ribs are a bit on the lean side. Was hoping for lots of meat.
The owner said they smoke for about 5-6 hrs with pesticide-free applewood, I'm no expert on wood for smoking but pesticide-free seems important and I've heard applewood is good for smoking!
I'd love it if their corn bread was hot, but room temperature was decent too. The best part of the meal, the honey fried chicken was the best!
I'd say it's not yet Memphis good but it was good enough for the night. The place is clean and they have a good selection of beer on tap, pretty much the seasonal stuff. When craving ribs in Stouffville, Smokery fits the bill.