Slows BBQ - Detroit, MI

Posted By Dave O'Ball on May 20, 2013 6:41 PM

A rebuild is taking place in the Corktown area of Detroit where Slows has grown to the point of bursting. Long line ups are a common sight in the evening and on weekends. Arriving after 1pm on a Monday saw the place very crowded but no line. The smallish dining room has a nice warehouse feel to it with exposed brick and beams. Perfectly complimenting the late Victorian Era exterior. Opening the front door I was sadly not met with the smell of smoke hanging in the air. There was however the unmistakable smell of pig fat that I was more than eager to drink in.
While not really a fan of "Nouveau" Q that has become ubiquitous in the northern US and Canada if you make good food, it will overcome the pretense.

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Triple Threat Pork Sandwich

Sauces

Catfish

Brisket Enchiladas

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Posted By Owen Medd on November 23, 2011 2:00 PM

Slow's BBQ not only has some of the best-tasting BBQ in Michigan, but is a great value and maintains an excellent collection of microbrew beers. Showing up just a little before lunch time guarantees you quick seating. My favorite is the Carolina pulled pork, probably the best I have had in Michigan.

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Carolina Pulled Pork

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Posted By Jacob Walker on May 5, 2009 10:33 AM

In the midst of a pretty nasty part of Detroit (which is saying something for Detroit), near the old Tiger Stadium, sits Slow's BBQ. I've been twice now, driving in from Ann Arbor, and can safely say this is some of the best BBQ in the area. Much more affordable than Zingerman's Roadhouse BBQ, and tastier too.

They use Niman Ranch products, as well as other local farmers, and have an excellent scene inside. Bar service or tables; open for lunch and dinner (and they stay open late).

Food is all served a la carte; you order sides along with your sandwich. You've got a choice of Texas toast or a kaiser roll (I always go with the toast). Sandwiches come out dry, but there are at least five different BBQ sauces on each table for you to experiment with. The Texas toast is deliciously buttery; sandwiches are piled high. The Reason (pictured) is pork butt and coleslaw topped with dill pickles: absolutely delicious, with a smokey flavor.

We go for lunch because it's less busy. Most evenings this place is packed to the gills, with a wait of an hour or more. Sometimes you can get lucky and squeeze in at the bar, but for the most part, it's a wait. They do take reservations for groups six or larger, for what it's worth. They also do takeout.

This is really delicious BBQ, well worth the trip.

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The Reason

The Yardbird

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