2016 KCFoodGuys KC BBQ Bracket Final Four Results

The Final Four match ups are complete and the results are in.  We now have our KCFoodGuys.com KC BBQ Finalists!  We’ll cover our bracket first and then the People’s Choice bracket results.

KCFoodGuys Finals <— Our Bracket

Plowboys (2) vs Joe’s Kansas City (1):  This was a close one folks and the biggest winner was us.  Plowboys had impressed us taking out Jack Stack and had its eyes focused on the finals.  It was going to take an amazing meal at Oklahoma Joe’s to win.  So let’s get to meat of it. The ribs Joes served up were amazing the most amazing part of it was the amount of meat on those bones.  I really didn’t think Plowboys ribs were going to get beat but Joe’s delivered literally perfect ribs with tons of meat on the bone.  The taste was amazing and their was no need for sauce.  Next came the burnt ends and Plowboys had delivered a perfect burnt end in Fred’s bowl.  They weren’t all perfect but one happened to be the best ever.  Heaven in a cube as I like to call them.   Joe’s was serving burnt ends on a bun that day we visited.  We ditched the bun and went for them straight up.  Once again we were treated amazing situation a pile full of primo burnt ends.  None of them took out the perfect burnt end Fred had at Plowboys but on the whole Joe’s pile of heavenly cubes won out.  Next came the brisket and the brisket Z-Man we delivered was amazing.  It was tight but Joe’s won on brisket as well.  Lastly comes the pulled pork.  It was close, but here Plowboys came out on top. Next came the sides and let us just say Joe’s & Plowboys brought the house.  Amazing sides are to be had at both establishments.  Walking in Joe’s really needed to serve up a perfect meal to advance and they did.  Joe’s advances.

Q39 (1) vs S.L.A.P.’s (2):  The Final Four is the best part of the tournament because we’re eating the best BBQ KC has to offer.  Q39 stunned us last year by winning the whole thing as the new kid on the block.  We figured they might slip some over time but if anything they’ve raised their game.  Mean while S.L.A.P.’s stock has steadily risen over time and they are serving up some amazing bbq in KCK.   When it comes to Ribs we can safely say our final four bracket has the best ribs in town.  When it comes to Q39 & S.L.A.P.’s ribs they server up some serious chunks of tender meat.  Both come off with KCBS 9 score for tenderness in my book.  After having both we couldn’t pick a clear winner in the ribs category.  When it comes to Burnt Ends Q39 is still serving up the best in town.  The Burnt End is their specialty, make sure you order the burnt end appetizer if you can.  When it comes to Brisket S.L.A.P.’s took that category both due to tenderness and taste.  Pulled Pork goes to Q39.  On the sides front S.L.A.P.’s takes 2 out of the 3 that we judged.  Then we get to the sauce, S.L.A.P.’s has their own unique blends one sweet, and one hot.  Not ruin your day hot, but a nice and tasty hot.  Q39 has 3 of their own sauces; classic, honey, & zesty, all are amazing and we’ll go with the classic as the winner.  At the end of the day you can’t go wrong going to either place but we have to give the nod to Q39.  Q39 advances.

2016 KC BBQ Bracket Final Four Recaps

Plowboys & Joe's Recap Ribs - Joe's Burnt Ends - Joe's Brisket - Joe's Pulled Pork - Plowboys Beans - Plowboys Fries - Joe's Potato Salad - Joe's Cheesey Potatoes - Plowboys Sauce - Tie

Q39 & S.L.A.P.'s Recap Ribs - Tie Burnt Ends - Q39 Brisket - S.L.A.P.'s Pulled Pork - Q39 Beans - S.L.A.P.'s Fries - S.L.A.P.'s Cole Slaw - Q39 Sauce - Q39

 

People’s Choice Finals <— The People’s Bracket

The results are in and the people have chosen the Final Four of KC BBQ.  We received 2522 votes.  Congratulations to winners, Good Luck to the finalists and remember

Final Four #1
1 – Jack Stack – Multiple                      1042  –  41.32%
1 – Joe’s Kansas City – Multiple         1480  –  58.68% 

Final Four #2
1 – Q39 – KCMO                                    1528  –  60.59%
1 – LCs – KCMO                                      994  –  39.41

So both the public and KCFoodGuys have agreed upon the two best BBQs in Kansas City.  Will the final results match last year?  Or will the public take Q39?  Will the KCFoodGuys take Joe’s Kansas City?  We shall find out in a few days.  The next round of voting is now open.  Cast your vote for Kansas City’s best BBQ.  The poll will remain open until Monday April 4th at 10pm