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Final lunch at The City Market in Luling.
The City Market in Luling has a bit of family interest in that my father grew up outside of Luling and tells stories about eating at the City Market growing up. My parents still go by and eat there from time to time and my mother swears by their ribs.
So the Compadres worked it into our “plan”. We just left the City Market and found it to be everything that embodies the old time Texas BBQ joint and quite frankly – what a lot of the chains try to unsuccessfully emulate in terms of atmosphere.
Keeping things simple – The Market focuses on just 3 meats. Ribs, Brisket, & Sausage. We all have decided that we real like what we are calling the “Central Texas” grind style of sausage. Additionally, I’m very partial to the style of ribs you find in this part of the country and Kirt calls “Big Ribs”. The Brisket is the style I grew up and now really understand what my father was looking to emulate. It’s a little dry, but very tender, and has a nice solid smoke ring with a light but definite bark.
At the end of the day – and yes, it is the end of the day for us; this has been a great experience.
Here is our rating:
| Compadre | Brisket | Ribs | Sausage |
| Brian | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Kirt | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Greg | 4 | 4 | 3.5 |
| Tim | 4 | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Average | 4.00 | 3.88 | 3.75 |
General Comments:
Tim – The human body is not made to eat 5 meals before 3p in the afternoon.
Greg – I need beer.
Kurt – I’m ready for a nap.
Brian – Yeah, what they said.
Last day of the tour is tomorrow and we have decided that it’s breakfast at the Blue Bonnet followed by the Hard Eight and then home to start our recovery.
You guys might need to have a full body flush after this trip. That is a lot of protein and who knows how much salt in those rubs. I will say that I am totally jealous. Comas for all this afternoon I am sure. Be safe.
ReplyDeleteUh oh, sounds like the bling is off the bar-b-q :). Hope ya'll can hang in there for the grand finale! Enjoyed the visit yesterday - thanks to all for including us in the Buzzie's visit and thanks for all the to-go boxes. We enjoyed turkey sandwiches at noon today thanks to Kirt, brisket and brisket yet to come, maybe I need directions for the Brunswick stew that was discussed yesterday. Sounds like ya'll are having a good trip; enjoying the blog and all the "gorey" details. Have a fun rest of the trip & regards to all the Compadres!
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