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Big Nate’s Family BBQ in Mesa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cThe Lord God caused the man to fall into a deep sleep; <\/em>
\nand while he was sleeping, he took one of the man\u2019s ribs <\/em>
\nand then closed up the place with flesh. <\/em>
\nThen the Lord God made a woman from the rib he had taken out of the man, <\/em>
\nand he brought her to the man<\/em>\u201d
\n~Genesis 2:21-22<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ever since God took a rib from Adam and created Eve with it, Adam and Eve’s male desccendents have been craving ribs almost as if wanting to replace the one God took. Whether short ribs, baby back ribs, spare ribs, St. Louis style ribs, or any other type of of rib, the scions of the first couple have a rapacious appetite for ribs, the meatier the better. \u00a0NOTE<\/strong>: \u00a0Because both men and women have the same number of ribs (24: 12 on each side of the rib cage) God must have replaced the missing rib on Adam and Eve’s progeny.<\/p>\n

One of the most prolific paramours of ribs is my friend Bruce “Sr. Plata” Silver. \u00a0Together we’ve journeyed far and wide in search of Korean style beef short ribs and beef ribs, his two favorite types of beef ribs. \u00a0When he and his brother Loren “Lenchito” Silver invited me to join them in another beef rib excursion, I thought for a while our journey would take us to the Holy Land. \u00a0Seriously, I had no idea Mesa sprawled as much as it did and that much of its acreage was agrarian. \u00a0Our journey to Big Nate’s Family BBQ took us far away from the trappings of modern suburbia and deep into an industrial section of Mesa none of us knew even existed.<\/p>\n

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The “Dining Room”<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Big Nate’s Family BBQ is unlike any barbecue joint we’ve visited during our junkets. \u00a0It’s ensconced in an industrial area where it shares a parking lot with automotive repair shops. \u00a0Signage is somewhat nondescript. \u00a0Frankly–and this should be the case with all barbecue restaurants–you’ll need to follow your nose to your destination. \u00a0A smoker parked directly in front of the restaurant sends out hazy plumes of perfumed air that waft toward you like a siren’s call. \u00a0Step into the restaurant and you’ll encounter a very small dining room. \u00a0It’s essentially a counter where you place your order and two picnic-style tables for patrons.<\/p>\n

Los Hermanos Silver, two of the very finest people I’ve ever met, are men after my own heart. \u00a0Not only do they perpetually crave beef ribs, they’re curious to the nth degree. \u00a0They ask intelligent questions that pry into a restaurant’s operation–not as annoying critics do, but as genuinely interested diners. \u00a0We were invited to a back room adjacent to the dining room where my friends discussed Big Nate’s beef ribs, all of which are smoked for 12 hours. \u00a0 Beef ribs are available only on Fridays. \u00a0Big Nate’s smokes about 30 ribs every Friday and tends to sell out early. \u00a0None of us had an inkling whether a one-pound rib or a two-pound rib would sate us. \u00a0Our very kind hostess (below) demonstrated the Flintstonian ribs for us. \u00a0Ultimately, we each decided on ribs weighing between 1.1 and 1.3 pounds.<\/p>\n

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Our Delightful Hostess Shows Us What two Beef Rib Bones Look Like<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Carson Valley Meats<\/a><\/strong> attempts to resolve the beef vs. pork ribs controversy: “Beef ribs tend to be fattier and more flavorful than pork ribs, although pork spareribs, cut from the sternum, are also fattier and pretty darn tasty. \u00a0One thing that differentiates the two is where the meat comes from. Beef back ribs are leftover from where the ribeye is cut away, which makes them less meaty. Short ribs are from the lower half of the rib cage and are meatier and tastier. \u00a0Pork ribs are cut in a variety of ways, and depending on where they\u2019re cut, will give you different textures and flavors<\/em>.”<\/p>\n

As expected, our beef ribs were rather fatty (and equally annoying to us, a rubbery and inedible membrane). \u00a0Together the fat and the bone probably comprised close to half the total weight of each beef rib. \u00a0Neither of us are especially fond of fat (a little goes a long way), but the actual beef itself was quite good. \u00a0Lots of coarsely ground black pepper and salt make up the rub. \u00a0The ribs are only lightly smoked which allows diners to focus on the beef. \u00a0Much as we enjoyed the meaty portion of the ribs, none of our trio had the gastronomic fortitude to have another rib.<\/p>\n

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Baked Beans and Green Chile Corn Bread<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Beef ribs alone would have made for mammoth meals, but it wouldn’t be a true barbecue meal without sides. \u00a0 The menu offers loaded mashed potatoes, Nacho Mama’s mac, Southwestern pasta salad, BBQ beans, fresh coleslaw and cornbread (with our without green chile). \u00a0Since you’re likely curious about the green chile cornbread, let’s just say it had the piquancy of a bell pepper. \u00a0The cornbread was honey-sweet and very dense and moist. \u00a0Baked beans are my favorite barbecue side. \u00a0There’s just something about the saucy, smoky syrupy blend of savory and sweet flavors that has a primal effect on me.<\/p>\n

Big Nate’s daily lunch special is called \u201cThe Trinity\u201d (renamed from \u201cThe Holy Trinity\u201d for obvious reasons). The Trinity features mouth-watering brisket, amazing pulled pork, and our perfectly seasoned chicken quarters, with a side of signature mashed potatoes, and a side of pulled pork beans. \u00a0I placed an order to take home to my Kim only to realize I didn’t have my credit card. \u00a0Rather than impose on my friends, I tried to cancel the order only to be told it was “on the house.” \u00a0That act of kindness earned quite a bit of respect and loyalty from me.<\/p>\n

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The Brothers Plata: Bruce and Loren with The Dude After Eating Their Weight in Beef Ribs<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Our debonair dachshund The Dude had a very nice visit with his “uncles” Bruce and Loren. \u00a0He didn’t share in our barbecue bounty, but thoroughly enjoyed fellowship with the guys.<\/p>\n

Big Nate’s Family BBQ<\/strong>
\n1722 North Banning, Suite 102
\nMesa, Arizona<\/strong>
\n(480) 525-7291
\nWebsite<\/a><\/strong> | Facebook Page<\/a><\/strong>
\nLATEST VISIT<\/strong>: 29 December 2023
\n# OF VISITS<\/strong>: 1
\nRATING<\/strong>: N\/R
\nCOST<\/strong>: $$$$
\nBEST BET<\/strong>: Beef Ribs, Green Chile Corn Bread, Baked Beans
\nREVIEW #1370<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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