I'm a Kansas boy raised on BBQ. And Kansas City boasts some of the BEST BBQ joints in the world! A bit of a problem though, I'm also diabetic. Eating right is always a challenge and that makes enjoying those sauces and sides even more challenging. I've compiled a list of 85 restaurants and food trucks in and around Kansas City that bill themselves as Kansas City BBQ. I am going to visit them all on this blog and do my best to stick to a diabetic-friendly diet (but I might cheat a little).
This is my quest!
Sometimes, it's all about random chance (or fortuosity). That happened today when I found this unassuming "little joint" over in Independence. I sure wasn't expecting to try a new BBQ place today, but it worked out just fine.
The restaurant used to be an auto body shop and there are plenty of memorials to show for it.
I didn't get to experience the true ambiance due to their carry out only setup, but the few interactions I had were with pleasant people. I appreciate those businesses that make the extra effort in these "trying times".
I went with the Torpedo, seen under Specialty Sandwiches. There was no price difference with or without sides, so enters my dilemma. As you know, eating BBQ can be a challenge for a diabetic, but I am up for the challenge. Since all of their sides were either potato, corn or added sugar, I had to make some sacrifices. Sadly, I opted not to try any of their house made sauces. Cheesy corn and Mac & Cheese were going to put enough of a hit on my levels, so I skipped the bread on the sandwich, as well.
The Torpedo is an excellent combination of ham, brisket and sausage with melted cheese on top. Most of my cheese stuck with the bun and I didn't find out what kind it was. However, the meats made up for the aforementioned sacrifices. The ham was thick cut and smokey. The sausage, a little dry in takeout form, had a nice spicy finish. The brisket? My favorite of the three and absolutely worth a return trip.
That's a beautiful thing, isn't it?
Overall, a great value for the money, with a heaping pile of meat on the sandwich.
A Little BBQ Joint says "We are a family owned business that offers delicious mouth-watering BBQ, great choices of smoked meats, as well as our very own sauces and sides. Our goal is to provide great food, great service, and a great atmosphere to our customers!"
Check them out online: https://alittlebarbqjoint.com/
About the Foodie: After spending almost 15 years in Florida, Mark has returned home to Kansas. He has achieved some success as a Kindle Best Seller and having one of his short stories selected as a winner in the Florida Writer's Association Short Story Collection. Growing up in Kansas, Mark graduated from Sumner Academy of Arts and Sciences and received his Bachelor's in Film from the University of Kansas. Mark has written numerous novels, screenplays, short stories and digital series. Inspirational stories with positive messages are his goal with everything he writes. Find Mark's books with keyword "MillerWords" on Amazon or other online book retailers and connect on Facebook.
This is not a paid review. I am an independent customer expressing a non-biased opinion.
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