BBQ Showdown | We Travel to Memphis, St. Louis, and Kansas City to Try Them All!

[@joshsuperduty1270]

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[@PavingNewPaths]

Thanks we appreciate that!

[@joshsuperduty1270]

@@PavingNewPaths anytime enjoy watching you guys

[@jamesloehr641]

For st.louis gotta try salt and smoke, and bogarts for ribs and sugar fire barbeque.

[@PavingNewPaths]

Thanks for the recommendations! We will keep them in mind if we are ever in that area again!

[@heydebrent]

Hit it on the head. Those 3 are the best in STL... Best brisket sandwich I've had is from Sugar fire and I've been to Memphis and live in KC.

[@ricardozuno1698]

Bogarts in St. Louis and Jack Stacks in Kansas City.

[@PavingNewPaths]

Thanks for the recommendations! We will add them to our list incase we are ever back in that area!

[@rickyjamerson4957]

Jack Stacks burnt ends are so good!

[@pollutedwaters8126]

Bogarts seconded 👌

[@w4gle1963]

Need to check out Eastern NC and Central NC BBQ!!!! They are totally different! If your ever in Decatur, AL check out Big Bob Gibson's BBQ and try their Chicken with Alabama White Sauce.

[@PavingNewPaths]

Thanks for the suggestion! We won't make it to North Carolina this trip but have plans to soon!

[@nagel888]

Never even heard that Texas has BBQ. All my relatives from Texas come to KC for real BBQ to take back with them. I'll leave the beef and chilly to Texas, but KC is the home of real BBQ known around the world.

[@PavingNewPaths]

We thought KC was very much just like what we get in Texas! However if you've never tried BBQ in Memphis your missing out!

[@samuelhouston7989]

Texas is King of BBQ you can't be serious

[@mscarlarn]

What a fun and great idea comparing the 3 different BBQ’s. Enjoyed the competition!! Can’t wait to try Memphis BBQ!!

[@PavingNewPaths]

If you have never had Memphis BBQ your in for a huge treat!

[@acbeachem]

The photos of the BBQ make me glad it's lunch time here!

[@PavingNewPaths]

We never miss a chance to eat BBQ!

[@wc6553]

Great video...Thanks for sharing

[@PavingNewPaths]

Thanks for watching!

[@hilarywesthoff]

This was a really fun video.

[@PavingNewPaths]

Thanks for watching!

[@raymondherbst7126]

Love you guys. My wife and I follow your adventures and family. Thank you for sharing and your easy going style.

[@PavingNewPaths]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@ZeebNinja]

We had bbq at Smoke: Texas barbeque in Harlingen TX this past December. Wow.. it was really good. That was my first experience with TX bbq. I guess I need to get to Memphis..and do my own taste test :)

[@PavingNewPaths]

We love Texas BBQ! But Memphis BBQ was something else, It was unique and had it's own style!

[@andrewspies1968]

Wife and i are going to do a similar BBQ tour sometime. up there, it's all about the pig but in texas it's about the cow. they all have their goods and bads, but at least in texas you can get COKE!

[@PavingNewPaths]

We loved checking out the differnt ways they put thier spin on things! I'm with you who drinks Pepsi?

[@sheilacaine3962]

I love good BBQ I’m going to Tennessee at the end of month so I’ll see if my daughter will check it out with me. Hey have y’all made a trip to Florida yet?

[@PavingNewPaths]

Florida is in our plans right now, so stay tuned! Florida videos coming up soon!

[@sheilacaine3962]

@@PavingNewPaths Oh boy. I can’t wait. I live in Citrus County. We are famous for the Manatees. Small town nothing to get excited over. 😂 hope no one from Citrus reads this.

[@OOMAN]

Man, it's not even 6am and now you got me craving some BBQ!!! After we built our smoker, we started changing the way we season our meat for smoking. We used to use all the rubs and even made our own. The best way we found is just to season the meat with salt (or Lawry's Seasoned Salt), black pepper, and celery seed (gives it a great red smoke ring). Then caramelize some sauce on at the end. Really brings out the meat and smoke flavor the most that way! Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, and Paprika in the rub are also good, but seem to limit the smoke from getting into the meat all the way. Still sometimes add those after the initial cook, before wrapping. Happy travels!!!

[@PavingNewPaths]

I am a big fan of Kosmos Q seasoning and rubs! We use his stuff on just about everything we cook now!

[@OOMAN]

@@PavingNewPaths If you ever roll through southern Illinois, there’s a great place called 17th Street BBQ. They have 2 locations. The fancy new one is in Marion, but the original (old/not fancy) one in Murphysboro is better!

[@PavingNewPaths]

We will add it to our list of places to try!

[@garyherchenbach5750]

I love to eat at the smokehouse BBQ in North KC mo

[@PavingNewPaths]

We will ad that to our list next time were in KC!

[@GardenGal13]

You should of went to JACK STACK BBQ in Kansas City! It’s amazing !!!

[@PavingNewPaths]

We will add it to our list incase we head back! Thank you for the recommendation!

[@TDub_ADV]

II have been there a couple times, i think its kind of average. The atmosphere is great but the food, meh....

[@kc_rockaholic6220]

I’m from KC and I soooo wish you guys hadn’t gone to Arthur Bryant’s. Joes KC or Q39 is the real deal that I would’ve steered you towards. As soon as I saw Bryant’s pop up my reaction was “oh nooo”. Next time you end up in KC for some reason you gotta get to Joes or Q39

[@OffThePathWithKevin]

When we were searching which one to go check out in KC Joes and Q39 were in the running! We basically flipped a coin to see which one we would go try! We were not that impressed with Arthur Bryants! It wasn't bad, but it wasn't nothing to write home about either!

[@kc_rockaholic6220]

@@OffThePathWithKevin I agree with that! Hope you try KC again sometime

[@PavingNewPaths]

You know we will! Meanwhile we have stopped at Charlie Vergos in Memphis every time we pass through!

[@BronnyJamesBricks]

The Pig on Beale Street in Memphis, the best pork ribs ever, they put 7 coats of bark, it literally melts in your mouth.

[@PavingNewPaths]

We looked at that one! We love Charlie Vergos so much we ate there 3 times last time we passed through!

[@candiblevins9185]

My city is always on top of their BBQ game!! You’ve gained a new subscriber, due to your impeccable taste in BBQ. 😂 Just kidding! I love watching y’all. You mix the fun with the informative seamlessly on your channel. I can check out new places AND learn something! Goooooo Memphis!! 😃👏🏼

[@candiblevins9185]

Oh!! Fun fact. The world championships of barbecue are held here in Memphis, Tennessee! It’s called Memphis in May. Y’all really should come back when that is going on. The BBQ competition is 4 days long and there are other events throughout the entire month, like concerts with big name entertainers. People come from all over the world to attend these events!

[@PavingNewPaths]

Thanks for your kind words! I think if we loved in Memphis, we would be at Charlie Vergos' every week!

[@PavingNewPaths]

Oh my goodness we had no idea! That sounds like a lot of fun! We might have to come back!

[@candiblevins9185]

@@PavingNewPaths The locals just call it Rendezvous…I’ve lived here my whole life, and have gone there millions of times, and I never noticed the name on the sign! That’s just embarrassing! Lol😂🙈 Y’all really would love Memphis in May! It’s a vacation destination/event in and of itself, not including all of the other amazing attractions here. I wanted to mention that just in case others, that are BBQ enthusiasts, read these comments and would like to attend one of the world’s biggest barbecue events! Can’t wait to see where y’all go next…safe travels!!

[@candiblevins9185]

I must admit, due to Memphis in May, my heart might’ve broken a little bit when she said she didn’t know Memphis was known for their barbecue! 😂😂

[@barrym.5846]

Great review! I've been to Rendezvous and agree it's my favorite "in Memphis"... But IMO Beastcraft BBQ has the best in the STL area even though technically it's across the river in Belleville Il. We've done several around St. Louis... I've also done a couple in KC but not hit on any that was spectacular and the same with a few in Texas (but sure going to try some more the next time I'm there). What's really different to me is the Carolina style. Also, what's interesting is the completely different styles of the sides - Baked beans, Potato salad, and the slaw around the parts of the country. My top 5 1. Green river BBQ in Saluda NC 2. Beastcraft BBQ in Belleville IL 3. Nowhere on Route 66 in Afton OK 4. Hillbilly BBQ in Wickliffe KY 5. Sawmill BBQ in Cahokia IL

[@joshsuperduty1270]

Hey Alecia n Kev great 👍 video how’s the Ford doing

[@PavingNewPaths]

Ford is doing great how are you?

[@joshsuperduty1270]

@@PavingNewPaths great n when Alecia going to drive the Ford again

[@PavingNewPaths]

Soon, maybe! ;)

[@ShadowTek777]

Love you guys!! I'm from St.Louis. Pappys is pretty good but if you didn't get a Pork Steak from St.Louis you didn't get the good BBQ lol

[@ShadowTek777]

I went to KC last year and went to Arthur Bryant's and was very disappointed after all the hype.

[@PavingNewPaths]

We will have to remember a pork steak next time we are in St. Louis! And Arthur Bryant's was good, but nothing too special compared to the others we had!

[@TDub_ADV]

Next time you are in KC go to Smoking Guns BBQ. Its in north Kansas City in an industrial park. Get the burnt end's, they are little nuggets of heaven.

[@PavingNewPaths]

We love burnt ends! We will add it to our list of places!

[@CoffeeAndSmoke23]

I've had all of them and have had the supposed best from each city/state and I am from St.Louis and I have to say that central texas bbq is king ! The offset smoker is king and the salt,pepper,garlic that central texas uses is key because it lets the smoke do the talking

[@PavingNewPaths]

We love Texas BBQ but we were so impressed with what Memphis does to Ribs! We thought the St. Louis and Kansas City were good but there was nothing special about them!

[@CoffeeAndSmoke23]

@PavingNewPaths I do agree that Memphis does have a more unique rub foreward take on bbq and I do like it..We have some Memphis style bbq places here in St.Louis as well being that we're only 4hrs away..Bogarts is a Memphis style place and so is sugarfire

[@billcorey-v9q]

Have you tried South Carolina mustard base BBQ? I am not a fan of mustard, but manty people swear by it. Shealeys restaurant in Leesville is an excellent place to eat.

[@PavingNewPaths]

We tried some in Charleston South Carolina! It was good, but different than what we were used to!

[@twallaceii]

Johnny's BBQ in Cullman Alabama has an awesome BBQ pulled pork potato! But all of that looked good.

[@PavingNewPaths]

We will add that to list for when we go to Alabama! Thanks for the suggestion and hope you and Beverly are doing well!

[@twallaceii]

@@PavingNewPaths having f6n in hot springs. Watched long long trailer staring Lucille Ball.

[@WilsonsWildRide]

Glad you didn't try all the barbecue in one place in one day like we did. Texas is still the best by far! We also try barbecue wherever we go.

[@PavingNewPaths]

We had to space these out, when we eat BBQ we have to do it at the end of the day, because when we leave we are stuffed and the day is over!

[@JeffPattyLivingtheGoodLife]

Hey guys! What a great video! I love BBQ and went to a place in Kansas City several years ago and thought it was pretty good. I've never been to Memphis or Texas so we'll have to put both of them on or itinerary.

[@PavingNewPaths]

We grew up on Texas BBQ and Memphis impressed both of us!

[@petermichelson5002]

Franklins in lockheart, Tx! It’s HaShem Regilous BBQ beef experience! It’s that amazing!!! When you get to the East Coast, both North, and South Carolina, and Georgia!

[@PavingNewPaths]

I have actually had Franklins before it is amazing! We love Texas BBQ, but we were super impressed with how Memphis does it! We are actually about to be in Georgia and South Carolina so we might have to see how they measure up to Memphis!

[@jeepsandrvs]

You are talking my language now! I have been known to make some good 'Que myself (won some campground competitions). Funny how I make many new friends when I fire up my smoker in the campground!! We enjoy sampling BBQ joints around the country as well. I like memphis style the best, but I am from that region, hence I am a little biased. I have had some good Texas 'Que but still want to try some more - especially Franklin's Brisket etc around Austin. Safe Travels!!

[@PavingNewPaths]

Oh my goodness, I wish we could find a campground that does bbq cookoffs! That would be so much fun! Memphis was great, but you're right, Texas has some great places too!

[@adventurousyoopers9061]

We have enjoyed good BBQ in different areas… Some of the best we have ever had was at Sugarfire Smoke House in St. Louis!!

[@PavingNewPaths]

Sugarfire was on the list when we were there, but we settled on Pappys! It was still amazing but nothing compared to our Memphis experience!

[@adventurousyoopers9061]

We have stopped in Memphis for fuel but had our travel trailer in tow, we will need to plan better next time on our way through! Another real good one off place is Smoakies Bar-B-Que in Cordele, Georgia.

[@xkapade_official]

Memphis Ribs and Texas Brisket 🤌🏻. Everywhere else can fight over pulled pork or chicken.

[@PavingNewPaths]

I really think it's the ribs that did it for us in Memphis! It's unlike anything we grew up eating in Texas!

[@xkapade_official]

@@PavingNewPaths I completely agree. Tried them when I got stationed there in 2006 and haven’t had better since.

[@robertwade1273]

in Kansas City, we have some very good Q' places. Bryants is a long time place but others I think are better. I think you probably should have been got to Joe's KC which is IN a gas station. Gates is a LOCAL chain - all located here. it too has been around forever. Jack's Stack is probably my favorite. We have dozens I think are probably better than Bryants. Kansas City is also home to the American Royal BBQ contest which is one of the biggest competitions. People compete from all over the world... Your guy in Austin that is so famous didn't even place when he competed at that competition... The Kansas City BBQ Society BBQ rules are what most competitions around the world are using to judge their contests. When the big tornadoes that flattened parts of Joplin Missouri, a BBQ team that competes went down and started cooking.. The fed anyone who came up and said they were hungry.. The meat companies and some of the store chains provided the raw materials.. NOW the KC BBQ Society has an emergency unit that they pull to such disasters - They have the contacts which provide the raw food and local teams man the grills.. same as in Joplin... They were in Hawaii - but had to use local equipment but the same thing happened there.. Kansas City IS the home of BBQ. Were as Texas is Beef and Memphis is pork, Kansas City cooks all meats including mutton and such. You can go to 8 different places and taste 8 different styles of BBQ here. Ask 6 people what are their favorite places and you will bet 12 answers- mostly all different. Slaps BBQ is famous - they cook so much and they shut down for the day when they run out... Harps BBQ only runs I think one day on a Saturday a week and I understand there are lines there to eat. Make a trip to KC again and spend a few days and try more than just one place... BBQ dates back to 1908 here - Gates and Bryants grew out of Henry Perry's bbq and both worked for him before starting their own places...

[@PavingNewPaths]

None of the places we tried were bad, but Memphis defiantly does things different! We are not sure if it was so good because of that, but we have been back twice to Memphis and every time we go back to Charlie Vergos! The St. Louis and Kansas City were good but both were exactly like what we would expect in Texas! We love them all, and in Texas the gas station joints are the best ones, usually off the beaten path some as well!

[@motocross_guy5212]

To many bbq places here in East Texas to name off. I would have to say in my home town of Palestine. Sheps bbq is really good or in tyler you have Rudy's and Spring Creek Barbeque.

[@PavingNewPaths]

Growing up in Texas it is very hard to pick one I would consider the best! I know there are some very good BBQ places in Central and South Texas! Then you have the Houston Rodeo Cookoff which I know has many teams from outside the state! But it also has so many smaller companies from inside the state that make great food! Memphis won because it was so different and unique from anything we have ever had!

[@jamescrow6508]

Just coming into your channel, you missed the best bbq in Memphis... you should have tried Interstate Barbecue hands down the best search it on KZbin and see what you missed out on

[@PavingNewPaths]

Wow! That says a lot we were blown away by Charlie Vergo's! St Louis and Kansas City had nothing on Memphis!

[@oscarmorales8979]

Joe’s, Jack Stack and Q39 are so much better than Arthur Bryant’s.

[@PavingNewPaths]

We actually were not that impressed with Aurthur Bryant's! But we were at Union Station and I believe there was a reason the others didn't work out, either they were out for the day or they were not open!

[@kc_rockaholic6220]

Yep Bryant’s isn’t a good representation of KC bbq unfortunately. Hope y’all try again some day

[@CraigNiesenPhotography]

Next time you are in Kansas City, try Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que. Thank you for sharing. Peace and Safe Travels -Craig

[@PavingNewPaths]

Craig thanks for watching! We will add it to our list!

[@ANDHereWeGo]

baked beans and potato, yum!!

[@PavingNewPaths]

I had never heard of it being on the baked potato, so I asked for them on the side! But it was pretty good!

[@DeeDeeDIY]

I'm loving your videos. So much fun. Enjoyable! As fa as BBQ goes my own mild Texas BBQ pulled pork from my crockpot tgen doused in Sweet Baby Rays sauce on the bun gets my vote. Hubby's vote is CorkScrew in Spring, TX. They were a walk up and always sold out within their first hour. Now they have a regular restaurant. Critically acclaimed. Check them out.

[@PavingNewPaths]

Both sound yummy! We have family in Spring so next time we are there'we will go check it out! Does your hubby have a favorite dish there?

[@DeeDeeDIY]

@@PavingNewPaths he said, "The whole hog!" 🤣 Seriously though, they have a plate called "the whole hog." He recommended it. He said you need to get in line early, they sell out every day.

[@PavingNewPaths]

Thanks for the recommendation! We will get there early!

[@badgerpa9]

I have had Bar-b-Q all over I can honestly say I would need to try it all again to judge it.

[@PavingNewPaths]

Did you have a favorite place? We wouldn't mind trying it all again too!

[@badgerpa9]

@@PavingNewPaths Snowmobiling on lakes in northern Wisconsin and Minnesota we stopped at a bar on a lake that had some of the best pork ribs I have ever had, do not remember the name but my daughters got sweat shirts from there and we night have them. Often the hole in the wall or place you would not expect are the best.

[@PavingNewPaths]

Sounds amazing! We find that a lot in Texas too! Get off the beaten path to find the good stuff!

[@nickeyparadise1]

It's something I've known all my LIfe!

[@PavingNewPaths]

Memphis does it different and it's amazing!

[@xkapade_official]

Elgin Sausage in Texas 🤤

[@PavingNewPaths]

Grew up stopping there everytime we passed through!

[@MaVeRiX02]

yeah - try gate's bbq in kc

[@PavingNewPaths]

We love to try all things BBQ!

[@MaVeRiX02]

@PavingNewPaths I'm from ny and hate to admit that i traveled from New York and wasn't highly impressed by kc bbq except for Arthur Bryant's, gates, and those wings at q39. The ww1 and Nelson Atkins museums, however, were amazing

[@MaVeRiX02]

Next stop: Memphis

[@PavingNewPaths]

@@MaVeRiX02 Make sure you go to Charlie Vergos Rendezvous in Memphis!

[@bgood4449]

Was in Memphis earlier this year and it was very good, but I think KC was a bit better.

[@PavingNewPaths]

We we're blown away by Memphis! But it could be because its unlike anything we have ever had!

[@Iamonepercent]

Memphis is superior and so is Kansas City. Texas just has the better cuts of beef, obviously.

[@PavingNewPaths]

We love Memphis BBQ but are suckers for Texas BBQ, too!