Shelley Taylor
Bulking up on barbecue
Published on Wed, Sep 22, 2010 by Shelley TaylorRead More Taylor
Jeremiah's BBQ
825 W. Washington St.
681-4227
11:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
Tuesday-Saturday fall/winter
11:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday;
11:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday-Saturday
spring/summer
Closed Sunday and Monday
Catering available
Wheelchair accessible
$$
A diet of tofu and bean sprouts might make your doctor happy but most of us crave juicy, succulent, savory meat. So, where's the beef? At Jeremiah's BBQ.
The iconic buckboard perched on the roof is symbolic of the pioneer spirit and these pioneers, proprietors Mike and Kris Hallis, certainly have proved their entrepreneurial grit.
In fact, business has been so good their recently erected barn soon will be available for banquets. And what began as a serve-yourself has evolved to table service.
When I walked in the place, for some reason the neatly ribboned curtains evoked "Calamity Jane." I swear I could hear Doris Day singing "Once I Had a Secret Love" as she prettied the windows of her no-frills shack.
But this isn't a shack, it's a welcoming respite. For sunny Sequim, there are outdoor picnic tables. Inside are tables set with red-and-white checked tablecloths - always a promise of comfort food to come.
Jeremiah's walls are covered with logging saws, antlers, awards and certificates. Two health-department-approved little birdies sit quietly in their cage. Too bad they can't savor the carnivorous aroma wafting through the room.
You will be greeted by Jeremiah's namesake when you place your order - although his welcome might be a bit wooden.
I've "dined in" before, but Greg and I recently were invited to a surprise party catered by Jeremiah's. Not only did I go back for seconds, Greg and other party guests lined up, too. Kris and Mike, all smiles, were on hand personally to set up - and even served second helpings at our table - in my case - thirds.
About a week ago, Judie and a friend brought Greg and me a picnic dinner while we worked on building our home.
It was a grand spread. There were "Meats by the Pound" of pulled pork, shredded brisket and baby back ribs. And each one was tender, melt-in-your-mouth. Judie pronounced the pulled pork and baby back ribs, "spectacular."
I include Judie's comments because she actually cooks - as opposed to moi, who only eats.
Other meats on the menu: St. Louis-style ribs (custom cut from spare ribs into a rectangular rack), smoked chicken, hot links, foot-long hot dogs, deluxe chili cheese dogs and chicken tenders.
If you're not ready for meats by the pound, there are combo plates and sandwiches (including cold chicken salad).
Their signature sandwiches ($9.20) include the Hot Little Piggie or Hot Little Piggie in a Blanket (fashioned of homemade slaw): pulled pork abundantly layered with battered deep-fried jalapeño bottlecaps. The Raging Bull and Raging Bull with a Cape (of their slaw) is filled with chopped brisket and a hefty layer of those jalapeño bottlecaps. Both signature sandwiches are served on a roll.
There are seemingly endless choices of sides to enjoy. Along with the more familiar: crinkled sweet potato fries, homemade potato salad (peppered with black olives), shredded homemade coleslaw, Southwest beans, onion rings, chili cheese fries and corn muffins; you definitely should try their hush puppies.
If you're from the South, those words will get your mouth to watering for those tasty deep-fried balls of cornmeal. Also yours for the choosing: okra, jalapeño jelly and bottlecaps or Kissie's hearty Brunswick stew. The tomato-based recipe was a gift from Mizz "Kissie," who hailed from Atlanta, Ga., and it's chock full of pork, chicken, rib tips, onions, corn and lima beans.
And then there are specials, which include salads. Mediterranean Chicken Salad ($7.95): baby greens and ro-maine with house Italian-style dressing topped with artichoke hearts, grape and sundried tomatoes, Kalamata and black olives, purple onion and a thick layer of smoked chicken breast sprinkled with feta; all packed onto a potato roll. Or try their Greek Lamb Salad ($8.95): smoked lamb on a bed of greens in house dressing, with the same ingredients as the Mediterranean plus a side of tziziki sauce on a dinner roll.
The Just for the Halibut Sandwich ($7.95) is breaded and deep fried on a sesame seed bun, served with house tartar sauce and slaw and choice of fries, beer-battered fries or more slaw.
Jeremiah's Gaucho Wrap ($7.95) is filled with pulled pork, sliced cabbage, homemade chimichurri sauce (an Argentine "taste of spring" made with flat leaf parsley, garlic, olive oil, spices), and rolled in a tortilla with a side of beans. Their "perfectly" smoked deli sliced pork tenderloin dip (($7.95) is served on a hoagie and covered in smoked au jus plus your choice of side.
Beverages are what you would expect plus Southern sweet tea, and their coffee is the popular Rainshadow brand.
Before you leave, have some dessert. If you didn't save room, then take a slice home. There's homemade peach cobbler, pecan pie and new Apple Berry Blossom with whipped cream.
And it's all finger lickin' gooood.
Shelley Taylor and her husband relocated to the peninsula from California. By her own admission, Taylor likes to eat.
825 W. Washington St.
681-4227
11:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
Tuesday-Saturday fall/winter
11:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday;
11:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday-Saturday
spring/summer
Closed Sunday and Monday
Catering available
Wheelchair accessible
$$
A diet of tofu and bean sprouts might make your doctor happy but most of us crave juicy, succulent, savory meat. So, where's the beef? At Jeremiah's BBQ.
The iconic buckboard perched on the roof is symbolic of the pioneer spirit and these pioneers, proprietors Mike and Kris Hallis, certainly have proved their entrepreneurial grit.
In fact, business has been so good their recently erected barn soon will be available for banquets. And what began as a serve-yourself has evolved to table service.
When I walked in the place, for some reason the neatly ribboned curtains evoked "Calamity Jane." I swear I could hear Doris Day singing "Once I Had a Secret Love" as she prettied the windows of her no-frills shack.
But this isn't a shack, it's a welcoming respite. For sunny Sequim, there are outdoor picnic tables. Inside are tables set with red-and-white checked tablecloths - always a promise of comfort food to come.
Jeremiah's walls are covered with logging saws, antlers, awards and certificates. Two health-department-approved little birdies sit quietly in their cage. Too bad they can't savor the carnivorous aroma wafting through the room.
You will be greeted by Jeremiah's namesake when you place your order - although his welcome might be a bit wooden.
I've "dined in" before, but Greg and I recently were invited to a surprise party catered by Jeremiah's. Not only did I go back for seconds, Greg and other party guests lined up, too. Kris and Mike, all smiles, were on hand personally to set up - and even served second helpings at our table - in my case - thirds.
About a week ago, Judie and a friend brought Greg and me a picnic dinner while we worked on building our home.
It was a grand spread. There were "Meats by the Pound" of pulled pork, shredded brisket and baby back ribs. And each one was tender, melt-in-your-mouth. Judie pronounced the pulled pork and baby back ribs, "spectacular."
I include Judie's comments because she actually cooks - as opposed to moi, who only eats.
Other meats on the menu: St. Louis-style ribs (custom cut from spare ribs into a rectangular rack), smoked chicken, hot links, foot-long hot dogs, deluxe chili cheese dogs and chicken tenders.
If you're not ready for meats by the pound, there are combo plates and sandwiches (including cold chicken salad).
Their signature sandwiches ($9.20) include the Hot Little Piggie or Hot Little Piggie in a Blanket (fashioned of homemade slaw): pulled pork abundantly layered with battered deep-fried jalapeño bottlecaps. The Raging Bull and Raging Bull with a Cape (of their slaw) is filled with chopped brisket and a hefty layer of those jalapeño bottlecaps. Both signature sandwiches are served on a roll.
There are seemingly endless choices of sides to enjoy. Along with the more familiar: crinkled sweet potato fries, homemade potato salad (peppered with black olives), shredded homemade coleslaw, Southwest beans, onion rings, chili cheese fries and corn muffins; you definitely should try their hush puppies.
If you're from the South, those words will get your mouth to watering for those tasty deep-fried balls of cornmeal. Also yours for the choosing: okra, jalapeño jelly and bottlecaps or Kissie's hearty Brunswick stew. The tomato-based recipe was a gift from Mizz "Kissie," who hailed from Atlanta, Ga., and it's chock full of pork, chicken, rib tips, onions, corn and lima beans.
And then there are specials, which include salads. Mediterranean Chicken Salad ($7.95): baby greens and ro-maine with house Italian-style dressing topped with artichoke hearts, grape and sundried tomatoes, Kalamata and black olives, purple onion and a thick layer of smoked chicken breast sprinkled with feta; all packed onto a potato roll. Or try their Greek Lamb Salad ($8.95): smoked lamb on a bed of greens in house dressing, with the same ingredients as the Mediterranean plus a side of tziziki sauce on a dinner roll.
The Just for the Halibut Sandwich ($7.95) is breaded and deep fried on a sesame seed bun, served with house tartar sauce and slaw and choice of fries, beer-battered fries or more slaw.
Jeremiah's Gaucho Wrap ($7.95) is filled with pulled pork, sliced cabbage, homemade chimichurri sauce (an Argentine "taste of spring" made with flat leaf parsley, garlic, olive oil, spices), and rolled in a tortilla with a side of beans. Their "perfectly" smoked deli sliced pork tenderloin dip (($7.95) is served on a hoagie and covered in smoked au jus plus your choice of side.
Beverages are what you would expect plus Southern sweet tea, and their coffee is the popular Rainshadow brand.
Before you leave, have some dessert. If you didn't save room, then take a slice home. There's homemade peach cobbler, pecan pie and new Apple Berry Blossom with whipped cream.
And it's all finger lickin' gooood.
Shelley Taylor and her husband relocated to the peninsula from California. By her own admission, Taylor likes to eat.
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