There's an allegation that Brobeck’s was "Voted Best
Ribs in 2010". I'm trying to find
out where that vote was cast and by whom.
I'm trying to find out because I want to add my vote on top of the stack! If you have never had the perfect porksicle,
100% pink clear to the bone, you need to get yourself to Bro. Brobeck’s the
absolute first chance you get. Not only
is the smoke "ring" the thing dreams are made of, the rub is text
book. Students of the Holy Q should make
a profession of observing the consistency of the meat - firm, yet as tender as
imaginable and readily pulls off the bone.
Yes, these ARE the best ribs to be found in Kansas City. So help me Bartle.
(If you’re a competition purist, I should point out my
conviction that Brobeck brines his slabs – thus the consistent pink color
throughout. For me this is a plus, but KCBS
rules do not permit brining.)
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Brobeck’s pays his rent in an ignominious strip center in a
sleepy whorl of Johnson County. The
joint has a real country diner feel accented by the lovely ladies tending
tables with smiles, shoulder touches, and lots of "honeys". A sampler
plate of three ribs, sliced brisket, and sausage ($11.99) shows off Brobeck’s
compentency. The brisket had a nice
ring, but could have used more bark and was just the least little bit dry. Smoked sausage (Mendolia's polish) was
wonderful - nicely flavored on it's own, enhanced perfectly by the smoke. Homemade chips are a nice alternative to
steak fries (which are excellent, themselves).
House red sauce is B+ and I strongly caution all humans against eating
any "bbq sauce" that is yellow.
Brobeck is man enough to offer diners additional sauces, one from
Curly's and another one from an alleged masterpiece.
Brisket...
Taste:
8 Tenderness:
8 Appearance:
8 = Overall:
8
Ribs...
Taste:
9 Tenderness:
9 Appearance:
9 = Overall:
9
Sausage…
Taste:
8 Tenderness:
9 Appearance:
8 = Overall:
8.4
I wouldn't say Brobeck’s is overlooked, but considering the
magnificence of his ribs, he deserves a whole lot of lovin' for what he does in
the smoke oven. Bro’ gets FOUR piggies.
