Braais are informal gatherings of family and friends who convene around an open fire for any occasion and at any location with a grill. They are linked to the consistent warm weather of South Africa that leads to much communal, outdoor activity. The act of convening around a grill is reminiscent of past generations gathering around open fires after a hunt, solidifying the braais’ importance to tradition.
In addition to the original Bobby’s All Purpose Seasoning, we have expanded our product line to include a Citrus blend and a portable bbq Rub. These seasonings are used on our BBQ meats and sides for our restaurant and catering business as well as in our home in practically every meal we cook. “Great bbq and sides! Friendly service. Everything is delicious but try the smoked turkey breast and the beans. Family packs are the best bargain.”
This kind of mutton barbecue is often used in communal events in Kentucky, such as political rallies, county fairs, and church fund-raising events. After Columbus landed in the Americas in 1492, the Spaniards apparently found Taíno roasting meat over a grill consisting of a wooden framework resting on sticks above a fire. The flames and smoke rose and enveloped the meat, giving it a certain flavor.
Tortillas are just as common as white bread at these Alamo City joints, which excel at all manner of smoked meats, including chicken and lamb. We get up early to hickory-smoke all of your favorites, and our ribs are then chargrilled for extra flavor. According to estimates, prior to the American Civil War, Southerners ate around five pounds of pork for every pound of beef they consumed. Because of the effort to capture and cook these wild hogs, pig slaughtering became a time for celebration and the neighborhood would be invited to share in the largesse. In Louisiana Creole and Cajun culture, these feasts are called boucheries or “pig pickin’s”. The traditional Southern barbecue grew out of these gatherings.
Thank you for your support during this truly remarkable and difficult time. We hope you and yours have a safe and fun Holiday Season and we look forward to serving you in 2022. This means long nights, but a great product that we’re proud to put our name on. Jim ‘N Nick’s celebrates the artistry of slow cooked Bar-B-Q with recipes handed down for generations.