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Smoked Dry Rub Wings
Really meaty, juicy, substantial wings, with a delicious dry rub that had a perfect amount of heat.
Smoked Miami Beef Ribs
Gorgeous. The ribs were not fatty, but rather, perfectly rendered and satisfyingly chewy. I loved the sweet and sticky glaze.
Brisket Burnt Ends with Ginger Onion Fried Rice
Probably the best dish of the whole night. The burnt ends were meltingly tender, and coated in a deeply aromatic, sweet glaze. What was really interesting was the large rice "cake" that had been fried to crispy perfection and positioned to catch any meaty juices from above. I loved all of the contrasting textures going on- tender, rich meat, supple popping rice grains, crispy fried edges, and a delicious chew from the caramelized exterior. Addictive doesn't even begin to describe this dish.
Merguez Sausage, Sweet Baby Back Ribs, Brisket
Wow, that sausage had the most incredible spicy flavour, and a satisfying "snap" in the casing. It was just bursting with juiciness, without tasting greasy or fatty. While I really loved the heat level, most of my family found it a bit too much for them.
The ribs were beautiful as well. Tender, smokey, and just the right amount of resistance on the bone. With a nice balance of sweet and acid, the sweet sauce was just perfect.
The brisket was another clear winner. It was perfectly seasoned, and while delicious on its own, was really special with a smear of the mustard based sauce.
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