Another BBQ Place-B.T.'s Smokehouse

B.T.'s Smokehouse in Sturbridge, MA is another of my favorite BBQ places.  I probably go to this one more often because it is not that far away and if you are on the way to or from Boston, it is so easy to get off the pike for a quick stop!  And I love the food!  Originally located near the campground in Brimfield (the one that was damaged by the tornado), B.T.'s has moved to bigger quarters in Sturbridge and recently expanded again, including a nice picnic area outside.  In addition to the traditional smoked meats, there is a wide selection of "sides" from macaroni and cheese to collard greens.  The pecan pie squares are a favorite too.

Here's B.T.'s mission according to owner Brian, 

"We try to pay homage to the regional BBQ Joints that scatter the Southern States. Wherever you are from, you have your favorite BBQ joint. In most places BBQ is at least as important as religion if not more so. BBQ is not just firing up the grill and slappin’ on a steak, it is a culture, a way of life. We are trying to bring that experience to you here in New England. We proudly serve fine quality natural meats that have been dry rubbed and slow smoked for up to 14 hours with local apple and hickory woods. From our humble beginnings in our roadside trailer to our new restaurant space; our passion and love for food is something we hope you will feel and taste in every bite of our food. The smile on our customers faces and silent tables with the occasional moan and sounds of smacking lips, are the reasons why we do what we do."


Disclaimer  If you do not want to be tempted to blow your diet, do not go to B.T.'s Smokehouse Facebook Page.  Brian is a very creative chef and likes to post pictures of those creations there.  If you look, you will go!  Like them on Facebook and you can see each delicacy as it is "born".

At the risk of losing my status as a Southerner, if you look closely at my two-meat dinner plate, you will notice that in addition to  the ribs, I have beef brisket instead of pulled pork.  Not that I don't like pulled pork anymore, I just have developed a taste for the brisket.  It is very tasty!  I took my grandson David there for his birthday and it was his first time to have BBQ.  Looks happy doesn't he?
 

HOT WINGS EATING CHALLENGE
One last thing----if you are looking for some excitement you might want to consider the Hot Wings Eating Challenge.  You will have to ask them for the exact details but basically you must eat a certain number of spicy-hot chicken wings within a certain time.  I have seen some wannabes in action but I have not seen anyone successfully meet the challenge.  But if YOU feel up to the challenge just remember it won't be pretty (that's for sure), but you will be full and if you win, you don't pay.

If you do go to B.T.'s, tell them that Joe T. sent you and please let me know how you like it.