Barbecue Moguls
Barbecue and skiing? You betcha. After slaloming your way through Telluride, treat yourself to a hearty meal at Fat Alley, a traditional Southern Barbecue joint right in the center of town. From pulled pork sandwiches to po’ boys and fried okra, this place is the real deal, complete with plenty of bourbon to warm you up. In this issue of Galavante, we give you our take on Fat Alley’s most popular dishes so you can enjoy them long after you leave the slopes. Here is our recipe for the ultimate root beer float.
Introducing your Kids To BBQ: The Ultimate Root Beer Float
Part dessert, part drink – this traditional root beer float brings out the kid in all of us.
Serves 4
Prep time: 5 minutes
Ingredients:
2 pints vanilla ice cream
1 liter Dr. Brown’s Root Beer
Vanilla flavoring (optional)
Whipped cream
Directions:
Place a few scoops of vanilla ice cream into 4 tall glasses. Pour root beer over the ice cream and add a drop of vanilla flavoring. Top with a dollop of whipped cream.
Kitchen gadgets: Barbecue tools
These three gadgets will help you recreate our Fat Alley meal with ease.
All-Clad 6.5 qt Slow Cooker: Low and slow is the name of the game when it comes to barbecue. ($179.95; www.crateandbarrel.com)
Lodge Logic Deep Skillet: This cast-iron skillet is perfect for frying. ($33.95; www.lodgemfg.com)
Fat Alley Hot Sauce: OK, it’s not really a gadget, but Fat Alley’s own hot sauce will guarantee your meal will taste authentic. ($4.95; www.fatalleysauceco.com)
