Shotgun Red’s Secret BBQ Sauce

2 cups Hunts ketchup1 can mild Rotel’s (drained and blended)3 anchovies (blended with the Rotel’s)1/2 cup molasses1/2 cup brown sugar1/4 cup orange juice1/4 cup honey1/4 cup apple cider vinegar1/4 cup apple juice1 tsp. dry mustard1 tsp. garlic powder and 1 tsp. onion powder2 or 3 tsp. black pepper1/4 cup grape jelly1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper (optional)1 … Read more

A Winter Park Treasure Closes

Bubbalou’s Bodacious Bar-B-Que has closed its Winter Park location.

The popular barbecue restaurant has been in operation at 1471 Lee Road since 1986, but owners took to Facebook to explain that business had dropped significantly during the pandemic and that they were forced to operate the restaurant with just four employees at reduced hours.

Their Winter Park staff have all been relocated to Apopka and they will continue to operate their other locations in Altamonte Springs and Kirman Road as well.

Despite the quote below, the restaurant’s last day of business was Saturday, September 11.

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Baby Back Ribs : 3-2-1 Method on Char-Broil Smoker

The 3-2-1 Method refers to the technique used to cook ribs low and slow so that they develop flavour without drying out. First, the ribs are smoked at a low temperature for 3 hours. They’re then wrapped in foil and steamed for 2 hours. Finally, they’re brushed with a sauce or glaze and grilled for 1 more hour. Each stage of the 3-2-1 method serves a different purpose.