Bbq Question

[Nashville]

I contacted a local BBQ place about the ingredients in some of their dishes and asked them how they prepare their bbq. I was glad to hear that the pulled turkey, which I used to get pre-diagnosis, is fine — they just throw it on the pit and let it go. Most of the side dishes appear to be okay, as well. He said the green beans and bbq beans have nothing more than natural spices, like onion powder, garlic powder, etc.

Is there anything I should be concerned about with these side dishes? Any thoughts/help would be appreciated.

And for those in/around Nashville, the place I am talking about it Hog Heaven next to Vanderbilt.

[par18]

Hi,

I went to a small local place near me and asked about their BBQ and sides. I talked to the person doing the cooking and after showing him my dining card we discussed what I might find to be ok. I live in Virginia and this place cooks "Memphis" style BBQ. Basically they slow cook the meat and then add sauce when serving. If you can determine what is in the sauce then you will probably know whether or not it is ok. I like the idea of adding sauce rather than have them put it on during cooking. As far as the sides go it all depends on the spices, etc. that may be added during preparation. Generally my rule of thumb is that if it already has the sauce on it and they cannot tell me whether or not it has gluten in it I do not eat it. Someone else who also has Celiac had already eaten the ribs this place makes and said it was ok so that is how I found out about that. Eating is a constant trial and error process but common sense rules the day in most cases. If you don't have the dining cards you should get them. Good luck.

Tom

[Nashville]

Thanks Tom. I have the cards; I will bring them by tomorrow afternoon. My problem (and I'm not complaining) is that I don't have a reaction if I have gluten. So I could be eating something that has gluten and not know it.