PHOTO ALBUM: Ribstock 2013 (89 Pics)

 

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Ribstock 2013 (Sat 22nd Jun 2013)
Merchant Yard, 317-319 Kingsland Road, Dalston, London, E8 4DL (map)

Last year’s inaugural Ribstock by the ‘Tweat Up‘ crew was a huge success. This year it was back, bigger and better in every way. There were 10 competitors bidding to win £2,000 and the title of best ribs in London as voted by those eating and the guest judges including Gizzi Erskine and Angela Hartnett.

Big congratulations to the winners;

Best Ribs 2013 – BBQ Whisky Beer

“Low & Slow Mesquite Smoked Black Angus Beef Rib with Texas Rub and ‘BBQ Whisky Beer’ Sauce” from BBQ Whisky Beer

Ribstock 2013 – The Winners… BBQ Whisky Beer

These beef ribs were ‘Fred Flintstone’ sized, deliciously soft and succulent with an awesome flavoursome glaze. I first met these guys last year to try their equally dinosaur sized burgers (Thanks to a tip off from burger fan @GE0RGYGIRL). In my opinion these guys are underrated and thoroughly deserve the win. Their latest home is The Wargrave Arms, Brendon St, Marylebone. Definitely worth a special visit.

The standard this year was phenomenally high. Lots of very creative entries including a gorgeously rich, deep fried offering from Neil Rankin (ex-Pittcue chef).

Ribstock 2013 – Neil Rankin’s Beef Rib

Carl “Disco Bistro” Clarke offered ‘Smoked Oxford Sandy Belly Ribs; Seawood and Sesame Crunch;’Next Level Slaw’; and Chilli Peanut Praline’. Look out for his new project Rock Lobsta ‏Mahiki reported to be opening on Mon July 08th in the Mayfair nightclub venue.

One of the most unique entries came from the Street Kitchen and Roti Chai team. Their distinctly Indian spiced entry was ‘Plantation Pigs’ British Belly Ribs, Tandoor-Smoked and slow-cooked, with Pineapple & Red Naga ‘Ghost Pepper’ Chilli Marinade

Best Hot Sauce 2013 – ‘Holy Fuck‘ Sauce from The Rib Man

Ribstock 2013 – Carl Clake & Rotary’s Rib

Not a surprise winner. This has always been a crowd favourite, however it was worth noting that ‘Dalston Chillies’ came a relatively close second trailing by a handful of votes.

Well done to all the competitors… already looking forward to Ribstock 2014. If you’re missed out take a look at the photos. A must for the diary next year!

The five anonymously numbered entries were:
1. Billy Franks 2. ‘Fuck Yuzu’ (By The Ribman) 3. Chef Patty 4. BBQ Whisky Beer 5. ‘Holy Fuck’ (By The Ribman)

Ribstock 2013 (Sat 22nd Jun 2013)
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Ribstock 2013 – The Ribstock Pig

Ribstock 2013 – Red Dog Saloon

Ribstock 2013 – Team Rib Man

Ribstock 2013 – Team Roti Chai and Street Kitchen

Ribstock 2013 – Holy Fuck… hairraising

Ribstock 2013 – Red Dog Saloon

Ribstock 2013 – Shots of Kraken Rum

Ribstock 2013 – Nanban spare ribs

Ribstock 2013 – Team Boar

Ribstock 2013 – Pre-opening rush!

Ribstock 2013 – Roti Chai with Street Kitchen

Ribstock 2013 – Frontier Beer

Ribstock 2013 – Doors Open!

Ribstock 2013 – Strict Security

Ribstock 2013 – The Welcome

Ribstock 2013 – Queues Dispatched quickly!

Ribstock 2013 – For those still hungry… Jian Bing from Mei Mei’s Street Cart

Ribstock 2013 – Bar Prep

Ribstock 2013 – The Ribman and Fan

Ribstock 2013 – The Rib Man’s Kerry and rib meat

Ribstock 2013 – Ribs with a coating of Holy Fuck and Basa Mela

Ribstock 2013 – The Ribman’s Entry complete with Holy Fuck & Balsa Mela Rib Bones

Ribstock 2013 – Entry by The Rib Man with Hand Made Tortilla

Ribstock 2013 – Neil Rankin’s Pork Rib

Ribstock 2013 – Chef Neil Rankin at work…

Ribstock 2013 – Some ‘token’ greenery

Ribstock 2013 – Neil Rankin’s Beef Rib

Ribstock 2013 – Neil Rankin’s Beef Rib

Ribstock 2013 – The “BBQ Whisky Beer” team in full flow

Ribstock 2013 – “BBQ Whisky Beer” with more token greenery

Ribstock 2013 – The “BBQ Whisky Beer” – Mesquite Smoked Black Angus Beef Rib and Texas Rub

Ribstock 2013 – “BBQ Whisky Beer”

Ribstock 2013 – The “BBQ Whisky Beer” – Ribs in the making

Ribstock 2013 – The “BBQ Whisky Beer” – The only entry with beef ribs

Ribstock 2013 – The “BBQ Whisky Beer” – Beef-tastic

Ribstock 2013 – The “BBQ Whisky Beer” – Awesome Glaze

Ribstock 2013 – The “BBQ Whisky Beer” – “Shit to take” Checklist

Ribstock 2013 – The “BBQ Whisky Beer”, Flintstone sized rib portions

Ribstock 2013 – The “BBQ Whisky Beer” – soft and succulent

Ribstock 2013 – Neil Rankin’s deep fried rib

Ribstock 2013 – Carl “Disco Bistro” Clarke and Rotary Bar

Ribstock 2013 – Bourbon Picklebacks!

Ribstock 2013 – Carl Clake & Rotary’s Rib

Ribstock 2013 – @Tweat_Up hashtag cloud

Ribstock 2013 – Next up… Truck Stop

Ribstock 2013 – Roti Chai and Street Kitchen’s Entry

Ribstock 2013 – Roti Chai and Street Kitchen’s Entry

Ribstock 2013 – Roti Chai and Street Kitchen’s Entry

Ribstock 2013 – Nanban’s Entry

Ribstock 2013 – Nanban’s Entry

Ribstock 2013 – Rotary Bar… dousing the rib stuffed crowd

Ribstock 2013 – Sponsor’s Area

Ribstock 2013 – @Bsus!

Ribstock 2013 – Jonathan Downey and @Bsus

Ribstock 2013 – Carl Clarke taking a break…

Ribstock 2013 – Vibes!

Ribstock 2013 – Blue Boar BBQ Rub

Ribstock 2013 – Shots with the Blue Boar Girls

Ribstock 2013 – The Blue Boar Mascot and Team

Ribstock 2013 – Blue Boar’s Entry

Ribstock 2013 – Blue Boar’s Entry

Ribstock 2013 – Blue Boar’s Entry

Ribstock 2013 – Don’t mess with Cattle Grid

Ribstock 2013 – Extreme Rib Close Up

Ribstock 2013 – Cattle Grid’s Entry

Ribstock 2013 – Red Dog Saloon’s Entry

Ribstock 2013 – Red Dog Saloon’s Entry

Ribstock 2013 – Prairie Fire BBQ

Ribstock 2013 – Prairie Fire BBQ

Ribstock 2013 – Prairie Fire BBQ

Ribstock 2013 – Prairie Fire BBQ with plenty of sauce!

Ribstock 2013 – Prairie Fire BBQ with plenty of sauce!

Ribstock 2013 – Prairie Fire BBQ with Jalapeno Cornbread, a jelly shot and refried beans

Ribstock 2013 – Prairie Fire BBQ with plenty of sides

Ribstock 2013 – Announcing the winner… smiles all round

Ribstock 2013 – Jonathan Downey (Tweat Up) and Hot Sauce Competition Winner… Mark Gevaux (The Rib Man) for the infamous Holy Fuck Sauce

Ribstock 2013 – The Winners of Ribstock 2013… BBQ Whisky Beer!

Ribstock 2013 – The Winners… BBQ Whisky Beer

Ribstock 2013 – The Winners… BBQ Whisky Beer

Ribstock 2013 – The Winners… BBQ Whisky Beer

Ribstock 2013 – The Winners… BBQ Whisky Beer

Ribstock 2013 – The Winners… BBQ Whisky Beer

Ribstock 2013 – The Winners… BBQ Whisky Beer

Ribstock 2013 – The Winners… BBQ Whisky Beer

Ribstock 2013 – The Winners… BBQ Whisky Beer

Ribstock 2013 – Adam Layton (Tweat Up) and The Winners… BBQ Whisky Beer

Ribstock 2013 – Adam Layton (Tweat Up) and The Winners… BBQ Whisky Beer

Ribstock 2013 – Billy Franks BBQ and Guest