Happy Harry’s Ribfest
Fargo, North Dakota
http://fargoribfest.com/
Americans love and celebrate their food, which is great because I love their food and I’m happy to celebrate it too. Every year, Fargo celebrates Ribfest by serving droves of pork over five days at the Fargodome. Barbecue professionals converge from around the world in a cook-off, judged by thousands of happy tasters. This year’s event features seven entrants dishing out thousands of pounds of proudly prepared pork. The entrants include:
Cowboys Barbeque and Rib Co.
Established in 1986 from the heart of Texas, Cowboy’s Barbeque & Rib Company has been servin’ up the finest in barbeque from their award-winning brisket to their custom smoked hams and America’s favourite ribs.
3128 Cimmaron
Weatherford, TX 76087
http://www.cowboysbbq.com
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Johnson’s Bar-B-Que
“Our meat is cooked so tender you can eat it without your teeth,” said Dan Johnson from Johnson’s BBQ. With over 30 years of experience in the barbeque business, Johnson’s is sure to be a strong competitor.
1903 South Military Hwy
Chesapeake, VA 23320
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Willinghams World Champion BBQ
Starting the search in 1971 for the best barbeque, Willingham has been accredited to a world- winning Champion, creating the very best in dry-rubbed ribs and sauces with soul from Memphis Tennessee.
405 Annandale Blvd
Annandale, MN 55302
http://www.willinghams.com
___________________________________________________________________________
Aussom Aussie’s BBQ
Australia’s most accomplished BBQ chef with over 200 awards for best in barbeque in the U.S. and Canada is bringing you the finest in traditional Aussie “Barbie” ribs and sauces.
111 Namy Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
http://www.aussomaussie.com
__________________________________________________________________________
Porky n Beans
Porky N’ Beans has been a proud member of the National Award Winning Rib Cookers of America since 1983 and it’s obvious why once you taste their ribs. Travelling around the country to compete, Porky N’ Beans is a leading competitor in the barbeque business.
2012 SE Oxton Drive
Port St. Lucie, FL 34952
www.porkynbeans.com
__________________________________________________________________________
Rasta Joe’s BBQ
“Rasta Joe” stands apart from the crowd with his unique Jamaican style pork and chicken. Barbequing for over 30 years, Joe has turned his passion for barbequing into a National Award Winning business.
13530 6A Road
Plymouth, IN 46563
www.rastajoe.com
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Desperado’s BBQ and Ribs
Established in 1989, the Rice’s achieved instant success with their award-winning barbeque. Desperado’s participates in 30 cookoff contests annually, and boasts 19 first place awards in 1997 alone.
1669-501 West 130th Street
Hinckley, OH 44233
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With only three days, tasting enough pork to make a fair comparison proves to be a challenge. Although the contestants proudly boast about their ribs, I use pulled pork as a standard for comparison. Pulled pork offers more avenues for preparations areas for differences. Unfortunately for me, the portions of pulled pork are monstrous, providing for a guaranteed weekend of gluttony.
Cowboy’s BBQ & Rib Co..
Cowboy’s consistently has the longest line-ups so I have high hopes for their food. While the meat is moist, it also lacks flavour. Without any sauce, the meat itself tastes bland and lifeless. The sauce that comes with this pork tastes vinegary and edgy
Johnson’s Bar-B-Que
The meat tastes mildly moist but the serving includes a sampling of burnt ends (the edge pieces of the pork). The meat lacks the smokiness associated with great pulled pork. The average tasting sauce adds smokiness but it’s not inherent to the meat.
Willingham’s World Champion BBQ
Moist and flavourful, Willie’s serves quality pulled pork. The sauce tastes subtle but tangy, which is a great complement since you don’t want your sauce to dominate your pork.
Aussom Aussie’s BBQ
This pork tastes moist and flavourful but it’s completely lacking in smokiness. I suspect that Aussie roasts their pork, rather than smokes it. The sauce tastes very smoky but that’s not where the smoke should come from.
Porky N’ Beans
The very moist and juicy meat bursts with flavour. You only need a little bit of the zesty sauce to add an extra dimension without adulterating the essence of the meat.
Rasta Joe’s BBQ
Rather than true pulled pork, Joe delivers jerked burnt ends. The ends taste very smoky but also very dry. The garlicky and spicy sauce tastes delicious but it’s not enough to save the pork.
Desperado’s BBQ & Ribs
This pork tastes moist and flavourful but lacks the extra dimension to make it special. The same can be said for the sauce as it tastes little different than anything off a grocery store shelf.
Judgement
There’s a lot of good food to be had here and you’re guaranteed to take years off your life if you eat the way I just did! While it seems that my ratings are a bit harsh for some of the participants, the truth is that all of the competitors make great food, some just a little better than others. Although Cowboy’s had the poorest showing for me, they stood as the fan favourite, winning the most votes for best at Fargo Ribfest.
If you need a break from the meat, you have a few options, although none will save your heart. You can choose from battered fried Oreos, fried twinkies, fried cheesecake or fried vegetables. If you don't want battered fried, they offer roasted corn that sopping, dripping in butter. Yup, that's the healthiest dish around!
In addition to delicious food, Ribfest features live music every evening. This year’s entertainers include 32 Below (opening act: David Lee), Rodney Atkins (opening act: October Road), Post Traumatic Funk Syndrome, Montgomery Gentry, and Candlebox (opening act: Pill Morning). Throw in a field full of kids’ play structures and you have the makings of a family friendly forum for all.
Americans know how to have a good time and they certainly know how to eat. Take the short drive and indulge in a bit of gluttony. You won’t regret it (well, you might, but you’ll have fun anyway)!
This is a free product that I'm happy to bring to you. If you enjoyed reading this, please consider clicking on the accompanying ads. This is the only payment I receive for offering this public service. Thank you as always for reading.
Fargo, North Dakota
http://fargoribfest.com/
Americans love and celebrate their food, which is great because I love their food and I’m happy to celebrate it too. Every year, Fargo celebrates Ribfest by serving droves of pork over five days at the Fargodome. Barbecue professionals converge from around the world in a cook-off, judged by thousands of happy tasters. This year’s event features seven entrants dishing out thousands of pounds of proudly prepared pork. The entrants include:
Cowboys Barbeque and Rib Co.
Established in 1986 from the heart of Texas, Cowboy’s Barbeque & Rib Company has been servin’ up the finest in barbeque from their award-winning brisket to their custom smoked hams and America’s favourite ribs.
3128 Cimmaron
Weatherford, TX 76087
http://www.cowboysbbq.com
___________________________________________________________________________
Johnson’s Bar-B-Que
“Our meat is cooked so tender you can eat it without your teeth,” said Dan Johnson from Johnson’s BBQ. With over 30 years of experience in the barbeque business, Johnson’s is sure to be a strong competitor.
1903 South Military Hwy
Chesapeake, VA 23320
___________________________________________________________________________
Willinghams World Champion BBQ
Starting the search in 1971 for the best barbeque, Willingham has been accredited to a world- winning Champion, creating the very best in dry-rubbed ribs and sauces with soul from Memphis Tennessee.
405 Annandale Blvd
Annandale, MN 55302
http://www.willinghams.com
___________________________________________________________________________
Aussom Aussie’s BBQ
Australia’s most accomplished BBQ chef with over 200 awards for best in barbeque in the U.S. and Canada is bringing you the finest in traditional Aussie “Barbie” ribs and sauces.
111 Namy Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
http://www.aussomaussie.com
__________________________________________________________________________
Porky n Beans
Porky N’ Beans has been a proud member of the National Award Winning Rib Cookers of America since 1983 and it’s obvious why once you taste their ribs. Travelling around the country to compete, Porky N’ Beans is a leading competitor in the barbeque business.
2012 SE Oxton Drive
Port St. Lucie, FL 34952
www.porkynbeans.com
__________________________________________________________________________
Rasta Joe’s BBQ
“Rasta Joe” stands apart from the crowd with his unique Jamaican style pork and chicken. Barbequing for over 30 years, Joe has turned his passion for barbequing into a National Award Winning business.
13530 6A Road
Plymouth, IN 46563
www.rastajoe.com
___________________________________________________________________________
Desperado’s BBQ and Ribs
Established in 1989, the Rice’s achieved instant success with their award-winning barbeque. Desperado’s participates in 30 cookoff contests annually, and boasts 19 first place awards in 1997 alone.
1669-501 West 130th Street
Hinckley, OH 44233
___________________________________________________________________________
With only three days, tasting enough pork to make a fair comparison proves to be a challenge. Although the contestants proudly boast about their ribs, I use pulled pork as a standard for comparison. Pulled pork offers more avenues for preparations areas for differences. Unfortunately for me, the portions of pulled pork are monstrous, providing for a guaranteed weekend of gluttony.
Cowboy’s BBQ & Rib Co..
Cowboy’s consistently has the longest line-ups so I have high hopes for their food. While the meat is moist, it also lacks flavour. Without any sauce, the meat itself tastes bland and lifeless. The sauce that comes with this pork tastes vinegary and edgy
Johnson’s Bar-B-Que
The meat tastes mildly moist but the serving includes a sampling of burnt ends (the edge pieces of the pork). The meat lacks the smokiness associated with great pulled pork. The average tasting sauce adds smokiness but it’s not inherent to the meat.
Willingham’s World Champion BBQ
Moist and flavourful, Willie’s serves quality pulled pork. The sauce tastes subtle but tangy, which is a great complement since you don’t want your sauce to dominate your pork.
Aussom Aussie’s BBQ
This pork tastes moist and flavourful but it’s completely lacking in smokiness. I suspect that Aussie roasts their pork, rather than smokes it. The sauce tastes very smoky but that’s not where the smoke should come from.
Porky N’ Beans
The very moist and juicy meat bursts with flavour. You only need a little bit of the zesty sauce to add an extra dimension without adulterating the essence of the meat.
Rasta Joe’s BBQ
Rather than true pulled pork, Joe delivers jerked burnt ends. The ends taste very smoky but also very dry. The garlicky and spicy sauce tastes delicious but it’s not enough to save the pork.
Desperado’s BBQ & Ribs
This pork tastes moist and flavourful but lacks the extra dimension to make it special. The same can be said for the sauce as it tastes little different than anything off a grocery store shelf.
Judgement
There’s a lot of good food to be had here and you’re guaranteed to take years off your life if you eat the way I just did! While it seems that my ratings are a bit harsh for some of the participants, the truth is that all of the competitors make great food, some just a little better than others. Although Cowboy’s had the poorest showing for me, they stood as the fan favourite, winning the most votes for best at Fargo Ribfest.
If you need a break from the meat, you have a few options, although none will save your heart. You can choose from battered fried Oreos, fried twinkies, fried cheesecake or fried vegetables. If you don't want battered fried, they offer roasted corn that sopping, dripping in butter. Yup, that's the healthiest dish around!
In addition to delicious food, Ribfest features live music every evening. This year’s entertainers include 32 Below (opening act: David Lee), Rodney Atkins (opening act: October Road), Post Traumatic Funk Syndrome, Montgomery Gentry, and Candlebox (opening act: Pill Morning). Throw in a field full of kids’ play structures and you have the makings of a family friendly forum for all.
Americans know how to have a good time and they certainly know how to eat. Take the short drive and indulge in a bit of gluttony. You won’t regret it (well, you might, but you’ll have fun anyway)!
This is a free product that I'm happy to bring to you. If you enjoyed reading this, please consider clicking on the accompanying ads. This is the only payment I receive for offering this public service. Thank you as always for reading.
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