I’m up in Salisbury, NC visiting my Dad and as is custom, we headed over to Hendrix BBQ for some of their awesome pulled pork. For those who might not know, the Carolinas are all about the pork. Now, Hendrix does a bang up job on BBQ chicken, but the PIG is where it’s at here, and there’s no denying that they have pulled pork down to a tasty tasty science.
Pulled Pork Plate at Hendrix BBQ in Salisbury, NC.
As you can see from the photo above, the folks at Hendrix BBQ don’t play when it comes to piling on the pulled pork goodness. What you see here is a plate stacked high will Carolina red slaw (using a red vinegar base rather than mayonnaise), fries, and some of the best pulled pork I’ve tasted in some time. Nearly zero fat, it’s clear that they take great care to trim and hand pull the meat here, and it makes all the difference in the world. The flavor of the pork on this plate was rich, with a medium smoky profile, and required no saucing at all as it was plenty moist. I’d give it top marks on taste, texture, and tenderness, no question.
I did try some of the sauce Hendrix served up in Styrofoam cups, and it was great. True to the Carolinas, the sauce at Hendrix BBQ is thin and vinegar based. It had a nice mild spice taste to it, which added some kick to the pork. Though, I did end up eating most of the pork sauce free, as it seemed a shame to lose the original taste.
If you get to the Charlotte, NC area, and can make the hour or so trek out to Salisbury, definitely give Hendrix BBQ a try. They have two locations, and from what I’ve heard the quality is great at both.
Hendrix BBQ Locations
Hendrix BBQ
1624 West Innes Street
Salisbury, NC 28144-2506
Phone: (704) 645-8040
Hendrix BBQ
2488 Statesville Boulevard
Salisbury, NC 28147-9168
Phone: (704) 633-9838
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Grilling season is here, and while this site deals a lot with charcoal fired grilling and BBQ Smokers, I wanted to provide some information on some of the bestselling propane grills for those relegated to or who might prefer using them. We live in a 2nd floor condo. As such, we can only use propane. I’m not actually sure we can use propane per our HOA regs, but I’ve been cooking on our propane grill for some time now, and no one has reported me! For safety reasons, and to avoid the ire of our local HOA, I have opted to stay away from charcoal grills. If I need to get my charcoal fired grill or BBQ Smoker jones taken care of, I can always head over to a cook with our good friends Jason and Dorsey at Team Unknown BBQ here in Winter Haven, FL.
I make a few pennies via Amazon sales on this site, which helps me pay for hosting and what not. So, the list provided here is a list of the bestselling propane grills on Amazon as of the time of this posting. As you might expect, Weber grills made a strong showing on this list, with Coleman, Char Broil, and Cuisinart filling in the gaps.
I am most interested in taking a closer look at the Char Broil Patio Bistro Infrared Gas Grill, as infrared grilling technology – typically used in higher end restaurants – has become pretty affordable for home cooks these days. Take a look at these grills and see what you think.
Each of these grills has a decent amount of propane grill ratings associated with them, with user information and advice detailing the key features and benefits of each propane grill style. I really like the fact that the propane grill ratings here are balanced, with a smattering of negative or cautionary words of advice for you to think about before you make your buying decision.
Whether you’re looking for portable propane grills to use at the game or freestanding propane grills for outdoor patio use, you’re sure to find something in this list that fits the bill.
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