Of all the chefs in Portugal, pitmaster Rui Matias just might have the coolest story to tell. He fell in love with American BBQ, travelled to Texas, and did apprenticeships at many of the state’s most cherished institutions. At some point he grew a matching ZZ Top beard, but whether that occurred before of after his stint in Texas remains a mystery.
What isn’t debatable is that Rui officially makes the best BBQ in Portugal (dare I even say Europe?), thanks in large part to his striking homemade smoker, the aptly titled Kong. This behemoth is the cradle for the juicy briskets and beef ribs that Rui cooks up.
Kau BBQ travels through Portugal, so if you who is reading the 101 restaurants list want to get a taste of this magic, you’ll have to chase Kong like a real-life Carl Denham!
O jornalismo que a Mensagem de Lisboa faz une comunidades,
conta histórias que ninguém conta e muda vidas.
Dantes pagava-se com publicidade,
mas isso agora é terreno das grandes plataformas.
Se gosta do que fazemos e acha que é importante,
se quer fazer parte desta comunidade cada vez maior,
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