An Inspired Cook

Barbecue is taken very seriously where we live.  Kansas City is famous for it’s barbecue and there are plenty of great places to choose from if you’re ever in the area.  Our favorite is Oklahoma Joe’s, they have the absolute best burnt ends on this earth and no I don’t have a clue how they do it.  Any day of the week you could expect to stand in a long line running out the door just to get some of these tasty smoked meats.  By no means do I claim to be an expert on barbecue but I do love to eat it.  I would describe our KC barbecue sauce as a sweet heat.  It’s a bit on the spicy side with sweet tones behind it.  Just recently we watched Anthony Bordain “No Reservations” Kansas City and on this episode he ate barbecue at many of the local favorites. Joe and I sat there and drooled as they ate burnt ends, ribs, pulled pork and brisket.  I tell you, I wanted barbecue so bad I could hardly stand it.  I went to the freezer and pulled out a pork shoulder roast to thaw and the next day set about getting a dry rub, marinade and sauce ready for a pulled pork roast.  I slow cooked it for an entire day and as the hours passed by the aroma became intoxicating.  Every couple hours I would take a big fork and turn the roast over and when 8 hours had passed, the fork went in and the roast fell apart. Continue reading →