Food411 checks out the 4th Annual Big Apple BBQ Block Party

What’s better than 10 of the nation’s top pitmasters strutting their stuff, live music, seminars & a beautiful Park in NYC!

The first step was the strategy – we split up, each waiting in a different line so we could cover as much BBQ variety as possible – different states, different ways to BBQ, then we met back and actually were able to eat at a table! (Many people opt for getting one plate of BBQ and eating it while standing in line at the next!) We stuck directly with the ‘cue, we passed by the sides and desserts – we wanted to savor the pitmasters creations alone. Brisket, ribs, sausage, pull pork & hog! Below are the masters and the BBQ that they served up! Let’s just say we could have used many more napkins and a package of floss but we left with a new appreciation for the art of BAR B*E CUE! If you couldn't make it to this ‘cue fest many of their offering can be delivered to your door and you can create your own feast minus the lines! The thing about this BBQ is it’s all delicious – some prefer the NC thin vinegar sauce style, other swear by rubs. We can say one thing for sure everything we tasted was very fine eating!

Chris Lilly
Big Bob Gibson BBQ Decatur, Al
Pulled Pork (smoked for 17 hrs) wow that’s tender!
Order their sauces & rubs online

Bryan Bracewell
Southsidemarket & BBQ Elgin, TX
Brisket & Sausage
These are guys were so friendly – the brisket was so tender, but they are famous for their sausage.
You can order their smoked or fresh sausage & sauces online!

Ken Callaghan
Blue Smoke NY, NY
St. Louis Ribs
Racks & racks of ribs – what a scene! The ribs were crisp, and gone in about 2 minutes!
Order the Blue Smoke BBQ sauce & magic dust seasonings online

Paul Kirk
RUB NYC
Beef brisket

Mike Mills
17th Street Bar & Grill Murphysboro, Il
Memphis Championship Barbecue, Las Vegas, NV
Babyback Ribs
Order their sauces & magic dust online

Ed Mitchell
Mitchelle’s BBQ, Wilson, NC
Whole Hog
Tender chopped pork – crisp skin - delicious

Garry Roark
Ubon’s “Champion Choice”, Yazoo, MS
Pulled Pork shoulder

Michael Rodriguez
The Salt Lick BBQ Driftwood, TX
Beef Brisket & sausage
Always a favorite
Their Country sausage, racks of ribs & beef brisket and secret sauce are all available online!

John Stage
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que NYC
Pulled Pork Shoulder
Sauces are available online

Otis Walker
Smoki O’s, St. Louis, MO
Rib Tips