The American BBQ

We’re proud and delighted to serve you our “Genuine Wood-Smoked BBQ”, prepared in the true Southern tradition, along with hospitality that‘ll make you feel this is your “home away from home”.

First, we dry rub our premium meats with our own mix of spices and seasonings, then slow cook them (for 5-16 hours!) in our wood smokers right on the premises. The meat stays moist, “fall off the bone tender” and full of natural smokey flavor. Notice the reddish color near the bone, telling you it’s really slow-smoked.

So, pull up a chair, roll up your sleeves and get ready for the best southern bbq in the north! And make no mistake about it, you’ll come as a stranger but leave as family.

The Smoke Ring - In the world of B.B.Q., the smoke ring is one of the most sought after properties of smoked meats. It is the mark of properly (low and slow) cooked meat, and is particularly prized in smoked brisket. So what is the smoke ring? It is a pink discoloration of the meat just under the surface crust (called bark). It can be just a thin line of pink or a rather thick layer. The smoke ring is caused when nitrogen dioxide from the smoke of the burning wood mixes with water in the meat to form nitric acid. This builds up on the surface of meat and is then further absorbed into the meat and keeps the meat pink, even after it is completely cooked.

Brisket - About 40 years ago, brisket was considered to be a worthless cut of meat. It was ground up to be used in burgers or even just thrown away. Until, of course, someone had the sense to smoke it for several hours with spices to create a delicious new dish. To keep the meat moist during the long cooking process, brisket needs to be marbled and also have an outer layer of fat. Flavorful smoke is what gives brisket its sweetness and the spices add the tangy flavor. There is a smoke ring of 1/32 to ½ inch most times. The smoke ring is the result of a chemical reaction between the smoke and the nitrogen in our air.

The American BBQ Smokin’ Meats include Pulled Pork, Pulled Chicken, Texas Smoked Sausage, Sliced Beef Brisket and their signature Memphis Pork Ribs. From the Grill you can choose from Tenderloin Tips, Turkey Tips or Grilled Salmon. TABBQ also offers their popular “Route 66 Chili” guaranteed to take the chill out of you! The great selection of sides includes Cole Slaw, Mac n’ Cheese, Baked Beans, Cucumber, Carrot & Onion Salad, Red Bliss Mashed Potatoes, Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Rice and Southern Greens. For the dinner companion who’s not into BBQ, there’s Salmon, Haddock and Veggie Burgers on the menu too. Bring the kids anytime to choose from the special kids menu but bring them on Sundays when kids eat at half price! Plus, you won’t want to miss Prime Rib night each Thursday for a 16oz prime rib with 2 sides and cornbread for just $18.95! Be sure to leave room for The American BBQ’s homemade pie, bread pudding or chocolate cake with or without ice cream!

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Come find out why The American BBQ is rated Gourmet Greatness by TV’s The Phantom Gourmet. The American Barbecue, in Rowley off Route 1A and in Beverly at the Cummings Center.

Make no mistake about it, you may come in as a stranger but you’ll leave as family.