This week was a big one for both me and my brother. He started his new job, and I recently got promoted, so we decided to celebrate. For dinner, we headed to Memphis Blues BBQ on Robson Street, a spot known for its hearty, Southern-style barbecue. We went all out and ordered the Elvis Platter — essentially their famous Memphis Feast, but with even more meat!
The platter came loaded with a generous variety of meats. The slab of ribs, which turned out to be my personal favourite, was tender and juicy with a smoky, charred bark on the outside. The meat practically fell off the bone!
The pulled pork had a melt-in-your-mouth tenderness, its soft texture pairing beautifully with the sweet and slightly tangy barbecue sauce. It was a bit milder in flavour compared to the ribs, but still full of that signature Southern BBQ taste.
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| Elvis Platter from Memphis Blues BBQ |
The sliced beef brisket was another standout — thinly sliced and wonderfully smoky. The brisket had a perfect ratio of fat to meat, creating a velvety texture with a deep, rich flavour. It was the kind of brisket you savour slowly, enjoying every bit of that slow-cooked goodness.
The smoked sausage added a little spice to the mix with its savoury flavour and slightly firm texture. It had a nice snap to it when you bit into the casing, making it a satisfying contrast to the softer cuts of meat.
Lastly, the rib ends and chicken rounded out the platter. The rib ends were a mix of chewy and crispy while the chicken was moist and flavourful, with a subtle smokiness that worked well with the sides.
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| Fresh-Cut Fries from Memphis Blues BBQ |
Speaking of sides, the platter came with cornbread, slaw, potato salad, fresh-cut fries, and BBQ pit beans. The cornbread was soft and buttery, a perfect accompaniment to the rich meats. The tangy slaw and potato salad added a refreshing balance to the heavy flavours, while the fries and BBQ pit beans brought even more comfort food goodness to the mix.
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| Corn Bread from Memphis Blues BBQ |
Sharing this feast with my brother (and our sister, her boyfriend, and my husband) was the perfect way to celebrate our milestones. The Elvis Platter was a BBQ lover's dream, and Memphis Blues delivered exactly what we were looking for—a meal that was hearty, flavourful, and full of Southern charm.
