Top 5 Alabama BBQ Joints – Take An Alabama Foodie Road Trip

August 14, 2015 by Jenni

Are you planning a roadtrip with the family or your girlfriends? If you’re a foodie (like me!) then you should follow my lead and take an Alabama Roadtrip, just like I plan to do!

I love southern food – and there’s none better than Alabama BBQ! There are several BBQ joints that have been inducted into the Hall of Fame, but I wanted to share the top 5 Alabama BBQ joints!

Now, don’t get me wrong. There’s so much more to Alabama than just the BBQ. They have some of the most beautiful beaches as well – and FULL on Southern hospitality ya’ll. One of my most favorite movies on the planet is Sweet Home Alabama.

The Alabama Tourism Department has made their declaration. 2015 is “The Year of Alabama BBQ”. What’s even more awesome is that you can EAT your way through Alabama’s best BBQ restaurants and discover the story behind each plate with this Alabama BBQ Trail App for your smartphone!

With the official Alabama BBQ Trail app, you can:

Find information about the best barbecue restaurants in Alabama
Get alerts when you’re near spots you’ve been wanting to try
Mark off restaurants you’ve visited
Earn badges and share your progress with friends

Our top 5 Alabama BBQ joints are…

LawLer’s BBQ

1506 Highway 72 East, Athens, AL 35611
(256) 233-1818

So what makes a great barbecue sandwich? For many, it’s tender and juicy pork with a distinctive smoked flavor, plus a mix of inside and outside meats, tucked in a soft bun substantial enough to not fall apart. LawLers offers just that, and you’ll find one of the best sandwiches anywhere at this fast-food-style barbecue joint.

Jim ‘N Nick’s

1908 11th Ave. S.
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 320-1060

Walk into any Jim ’N Nick’s Bar-B-Q location for the first time and you’ll notice that it isn’t your typical barbecue joint. The brick-and-wood décor and blues and Southern rock playing in the background offer a slightly more upscale experience than you might expect. The basket of hot and crusty cheese biscuits serves as a complimentary appetizer to any meal. The meats include a parade of Southern barbecue: pulled pork, Carolina-style pork and more.

Saw’s BBQ

1008 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL 35209
(205) 879-1937

Saw’s barbecue is North Carolina-style and served in a signature vinegar-based sauce. While you can only get Saw’s pulled pork, ribs, chicken with white sauce, stuffed potatoes and home-style sides in the restaurant, Saw’s Sauce is available online, in stores across Alabama and at other retailers throughout the country. Saw’s also boasts two sister restaurants in Birmingham – Saw’s Soul Kitchen and Saw’s Juke Joint.

306 BBQ

23101 Hwy 72 East
Athens, AL 35613

Founded in 2011, 306 BBQ is a family owned and operated restaurant and catering business. This authentic Southern style BBQ is sure to have you asking for seconds. Dedicated to serving slow smoked barbeque meats and homestyle sides, 306 BBQ also prides itself on excellent service and a friendly staff. Come on in to find out why the word is spreading so fast about this fantastic BBQ!

Lannie’s BBQ

2115 Minter Ave.
Selma, AL 36703

334-874-4478

Lannie’s award-winning barbecue is a restaurant in Selma that is popular among both locals and tourists. Lannie’s Bar-B-Q Spot in Selma, Ala., is one of the inaugural inductees into the Alabama Barbecue Hall of Fame.

Now, you won’t want to stop there. There’s plenty more BBQ in Alabama! Check out Alabama Food on Facebook & get ready to grab your napkins!

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Alabama Tourism. The opinions and text are all mine.

Cheesy BBQ Pigs in a Blanket

June 29, 2015 by Jenni 2,047 Comments

This post brought to you by Bar-S Foods. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Sweet Pennies From Heaven.

Cheesy BBQ Pigs in a Blanket

Hot Dogs. It’s the meat of champions, especially in the summer time, right?! If you look in my fridge right now, that’s what you’ll find. Grill them. Or poke a stick in them and roast those babies around a fire. They’re always a family fave. Today though, we’re sharing our yummy Cheesy BBQ Pigs in a Blanket recipe. I remember munching on pigs in a blanket when I was a kid. We’ve since upgraded the regular old pig in a blanket and made them all cheesy and BBQ’ey. Same concept…just a wee more yummy.

Cheesy BBQ Pigs in a Blanket ingredients:

Bar-S Franks (we use Classic)
BBQ Sauce
Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Canned Biscuits

Coat franks in your favorite BBQ Sauce.

Place on top of a canned biscuit, and then pile on the cheese. YES. I mean PILE it on!!!!! There’s no such thing as too much cheese.

Roll up each side of the biscuit, around the frank and pinch together. Then roll over on top of cookie sheet, pinched side down. Bake at 350 for 10-15 minutes or until biscuits are browned.

Cheesy BBQ Pigs in a Blanket

Author: Jenni

Ingredients

Bar-S Franks (we use Classic)
BBQ Sauce
Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Canned Biscuits

Instructions

Coat the franks in BBQ sauce.
Lay coated franks, one at a time, onto a canned biscuit and place on baking sheet.
Sprinkle a good amount of cheese on top of each one.
Pull each side of the biscuit up around the franks, pinching together to hold.
Bake at 350 degrees until browned, about 10-15 minutes.

We buy Bar-S Franks because they’re a great value compared to most other brands. We always stock up on them, especially for family cookouts or when we’re feeding a crowd. Did you know they’re the #1 selling franks in the country?! Bar-S carries a large variety of franks including Classic, Classic Jumbo, Bun Length and Cheese Jumbo! For folks (like my dad) who prefer all beef franks, Bar-S also offers Premium Beef Franks. We always buy an extra pack of beef franks, just for him.

These aren’t your ordinary pigs in a blanket! We dressed these Bar S franks up in BBQ sauce and doused them in cheese before we wrapped them up nice and snug. #ad

A video posted by Jenni Eaves (@sweetpennies) on Jun 23, 2015 at 11:04am PDT

Bar-S is “Cartin’ Round the Country”

Bar-S is featuring different regional frank renditions from across the entire country. Make sure to Visit Bar-S Facebook for a chance to win products & prizes! You can also check their store locator to see where you can find them near you! Find more information on Bar-S products.

What’s your family’s favorite way to enjoy hot dogs?

Whip These Southern BBQ Pulled Pork and Coleslaw Sandwiches Up in Less Than 10 Minutes!

June 23, 2015 by Jenni 620 Comments

This post brought to you by Farm Rich Smokehouse BBQ . The content and opinions expressed below are that of Sweet Pennies From Heaven.

These southern BBQ pulled pork and coleslaw sandwiches topped the charts this week at our house. Yes’siree. Is that how you spell that? Yes. Sir. Ee.

Oh, and it literally took less than 10 minutes.

TEN MINUTES ya’ll!

I mean, these things were bangin’! So much so that I found myself digging into the rest of the BBQ with a fork, cold outta the fridge at 2am. NOM! This week we were cleaning out some out buildings at our house. Just getting rid of the trash and stuff that my husband has tried to hold onto for forever. Like, broken lumber. Old insulation. Even the box our old coffee maker came in. Ummm. I’ve told him that his name is NOT Fred Sanford. Helllloooo!

Anywho! We had made plans to get together with friends and family afterwards. I knew that I was not gonna feel like cooking and spending time in a hot kitchen so I opted for these easy pulled pork BBQ and coleslaw sandwiches with a few sides, and cupcakes of course. I used the new Farm Rich Smokehouse BBQ because it literally takes minutes to prepare! We also used store bought slaw because I didn’t have time to make homemade.

Quick & Easy Food Prep & Cleanup Tips for Parties:

Have sides pre-made and ready to go (or buy store bought)
Serve canned soda or bottled water from an ice cooler (no cups laying around)
If serving ice cream, pre-scoop a scoop into individual cupcake liners and refreeze. Now you have already made scoops of ice cream ready to go when you need them!
Always use paper plates and plasticware to save on cleanup during parties!

Pick your favorite buns or rolls (we almost bought slider rolls!), pile your BBQ on and then pile your slaw on. Then dig in. That simple! These sandwiches are perfect for all of your parties this summer! Father’s Day is this weekend and dads love BBQ, right? Farm Rich Smokehouse BBQ is a new line from Farm Rich. They’re made with all natural premium cuts of meat and slow cooked in their smokehouse for hours and hours. They hand pull their BBQ and mix it with their custom blends of sauces. No artificial ingredients or preservatives and it comes frozen! In just a few minutes you can have HOT and yummy BBQ on the party table for your guests to devour….and believe me, they will! Plus, you can spend more time socializing and no time in front of a hot grill or in a stuffy kitchen!

Farm Rich Smokehouse BBQ varieties:

Pulled Beef Brisket
Pulled Pork BBQ
Pulled Chicken BBQ
Mustard Pork BBQ

We snagged ours at Walmart (cause that’s where we live!) but you can also find it at other grocery stores nationwide. You can use this Product Locator if you want to make sure it’s near you! http://farmrichsmokehouse.com/product-finder. Ohhh, AND you can click here to Get a $1.00 off coupon now! Woot!

Do you have any summer get togethers coming up that these would be perfect for?

Our top 5 Alabama BBQ joints are…

Now, you won’t want to stop there. There’s plenty more BBQ in Alabama! Check out Alabama Food on Facebook & get ready to grab your napkins!

Cheesy BBQ Pigs in a Blanket

Cheesy BBQ Pigs in a Blanket ingredients:

Bar-S is “Cartin’ Round the Country”

What’s your family’s favorite way to enjoy hot dogs?

Quick & Easy Food Prep & Cleanup Tips for Parties:

Farm Rich Smokehouse BBQ varieties:

Do you have any summer get togethers coming up that these would be perfect for?

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