The craving for low and slow barbequed meat doesn’t vanish just because the weather turns cool – you can enjoy Winter BBQ meals all around the country at all manner of restaurants, char-grills and food trucks.
Nothing beats that smokey goodness on a chilly evening, enjoyed a glass of red – here are four options to get your fix:
Authentic American barbequed meat and Southern fare with flair await ravenous appetites at Smokey Jake’s Neighbourhood BBQ on North Road in Ormond. This classic restaurant boasts a newly renovated upstairs bar area which provides the ideal place to eat, drink and socialise with family and friends.
In addition to usual barbeque meat, think outside the box with plates like smoked duck breast, charred rhubarb, caramelised fig and apricot chutney; or wrap your hands around a Reuben brisket pastrami sandwich, with melted Swiss cheese, slaw, pickles, cos and lemon-lime dressing.
Traditional American-style low and slow BBQ fare has locals and visitors returning for another fix to Proof BBQ & Booze on Duggan Street in Toowoomba. As close to a US neighbourhood hang out as you will get, pull up a stool at the bar and imbibe your fave spirit while salivating over tantalising aromas wafting in the air among surrounds of polished wood, booth seating and exposed brick.
Signature smoked meats like pork ribs and Southern fried chicken demand to be devoured with sides of collard greens, beer mash, gravy and cornbread, or chow down on a brisket burger, with cheese, pickle and BBQ sauce.
Bringing the iconic American barbeque to Warrnambool, Elements Restaurant & Bar on Raglan Parade is the place to bring family and friends for house-smoked meats, burgers and hot stone steak. Discover all the elements of a great dining experience in this relaxing restaurant nestled inside the Midcity Warrnambool Motel – there’s even an indoor kids’ play space for those who love to climb, slide, tunnel and roll.
Don’t go past signature pork ribs, smothered in sauce, served with chips, salad and house dressing or braised lamb shanks, mashed potatoes, steamed broccoli, cauliflower, carrots and red wine jus.
For tender, juicy meat that is falling off the bone, Newstead foodies head to Smokey Moo in Gasworks Plaza on Longland Street. This specialty smoked beef restaurant is a true family business, which began with a dream of carving meat in front of guests in an open kitchen and now boasts a large dining area ideal for every occasion.
Everything on the extensive menu is freshly prepared, the meat is all smoked in house and even the pastrami is cured onsite; chow down on a Dirty Dozen signature platter with four meat choices, loaded fries, mustard, tomato sauce and Smokey Moo jus.
