8
Jun

“Praise the Lard” Collapsible Coolers Filled with 17th Street Barbecue

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Ship 17ST Barbecue to Dad for Fathers Day

Thoughtful. Consumable. Useful.

Just in time for Fathers Day – but only available for a limited time – are three “Praise the Lard”- branded collapsible coolers, filled with so much barbecue goodness for Dad’s enjoyment:

The PARTY PACK cooler comes filled with:

  • 2 Slabs Baby Back Ribs
  • 1 Pound Chopped Brisket(makes about four sandwiches)
  • 1 Pound Pulled Pork(makes about four sandwiches)
  • Half Gallon Tangy Pit Beans(serves 10-12 total, and arrives in two 1-quart packages so you don’t have to make it all at once)
  • • Pig Pair Box (with your choice of barbecue sauce and a 3 oz. bottle of Magic Dust)

The PORK PACK cooler comes filled with:

  • 4 Pounds Pulled Pork (packaged in four 1-lb packages that each make about four sandwiches – or try it on baked potatoes, salad, nachos, and more!)
  • Pig Pair Box (with your choice of barbecue sauce and a 3 oz. bottle of Magic Dust)

The BRISKET PACK cooler comes filled with:

  • 4 Pounds Chopped Brisket(packaged in four 1-lb packages that each make about four sandwiches – or try it on baked potatoes, salad, nachos, and more!)
  • Pig Pair Box (with your choice of barbecue sauce and a 3 oz. bottle of Magic Dust)

The coolers collapse flat, so they’re easy to store or pack, and especially ideal to keep in your car for grocery store trips. Cooler measures 18″L x 11.5″W x 11″H.

Use the orange links above to place your order today and we’ll ship it via Fed Ex Overnight on Wednesday, June 16 to arrive Thursday, June 17 ~ just in time for Father’s Day Weekend.

Click here to visit our online store for even more great Father’s Day gift ideas!

20
May

Murphysboro Barbecue Cook-off is Back!

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Plans are underway for the 33rd annual Praise the Lard Murphysboro Barbecue & Steak Cook-off, to be held September 23 – 25, 2021. Click here to visit the cook-off page on our website and download all of the entry and judging forms.

We’re the only tri-sanctioned cook-off in the country. You can cook in one, two, or three barbecue and steak events. All judges are also MBN/KCBS/SCA certified. Judging forms are due by June 10 and we will have our lottery on July 15, once we know how many judges we’ll need. SCA judges can register on the SCA website.

We anticipate high demand for teams this year, so please return your application as soon as possible.

We’re so thrilled to be back in action and planning this year’s cook-off. We’re remaining cautiously optimistic and cheerfully flexible. Rest assured that we will take whatever precautions are necessary to ensure the health and safety of our staff, teams, judges, and local volunteers.

Praise the Lard Murphysboro Barbecue & Steak Cook-off is a jewel in the crown on the competition circuit and a highly anticipated event in both the industry and in our region. We are always so grateful for the generous support from both the barbecue world, the Southern Illinois region and our sponsors.

We’ll have the wings and fish ancillary contests, as well as a few more. More details available soon.

Murphysboro and the surrounding area has a variety of lodging options. Our new Holiday Inn Express just opened this week! Here are a few for your consideration:

There are many more cabins and Airbnbs, as well as more hotels in Carbondale. Google our area for more details.

We cannot wait to welcome y’all back to Murphysboro!

13
Mar

17 Street & Friends Easter Feast

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17St & Friends Easter FeastWe’re taking a la carte Easter orders for our glazed ham, biscuits, bourbon butter, barbecue, and more.

Order online by Thursday, April 1 at 12 noon for pick-up Saturday, April 3 at The Warehouse in Murphysboro or at 17th Street Barbecue in Marion. You can also email Laurie or call your order in at 618-684-8902.

 

15
Oct

We’re now open for both outside and inside dining!

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Welcome home!

We are once again open for both outdoor AND indoor dining. Safety is our top priority, so we offer socially-distanced seating with plexiglass partitions, and require masks be worn on our patio and in our building. Kindly mask up when entering/exiting the restaurant, walking around the restaurant, and while speaking to our staff. Click here to see a full list of our COVID safety procedures.

Outside dining will be available as long as the weather permits. We also offer drive-thru service, curbside pick-up, and local delivery ($25 minimum and $5 delivery fee).

We are open in Murphysboro and Marion on Sundays from 11am to 7pm; on Mondays and Tuesdays from 11am to 3pm, on Wednesday and Thursday from 11am to 7pm, and on Saturdays from 11am until 8pm.

We appreciate you helping us keep everyone safe. We can’t wait to welcome you to 17th Street!

17
Jun

Welcome Back to 17th Street Barbecue!

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We’re excited to be re-opening our drive-thru at 17th Street Barbecue in Marion on Thursday at 4pm, and in Murphysboro very soon. We’ve had the rare opportunity of significant time away from the restaurant to clear our minds and reimagine every aspect of our business.

We’ve streamlined our menu with an eye toward food that’s easily packaged to go. You’ll notice that all meat is sold by the pound, so you can create your own tasting platters. Sides are now a la carte. At this moment, brisket prices are skyrocketing, so we won’t have brisket until prices come down.

Online ordering will be live starting Thursday afternoon. We’ll also expand to outside seating and free local delivery in a few weeks.

Here’s a link to our COVID safety practices. Rest assured we are taking every precaution.

Here’s a link to our online take-out menu in Marion, and here’s what it will look like when you drive up.

We’re back on track with catering and deliveries to your office or home. View the delivery menu here. You can email Laurie or call her at 618-684-8902 to place your bulk delivery order.

Our bulk menu and online page to pre-order bulk food for pick-up in Marion is here.

We’ve re-hired minimal staff and we’ve spent several weeks implementing a new orientation and training program. We will so appreciate your patience as we dive back into business.

If there are any issues, we would greatly appreciate an email or phone call. We always want to make things right.

We’ve missed our treasured guests and we can’t wait to welcome you back to 17th Street Barbecue!

Warm regards,

Amy Mills + Mike Mills

Laurie Neef

Catering Manager

Ben Heller and Ryan Harper

Murphysboro and Marion Operations

Jeanna Schlappi

Marion Manager

16
Jun

What We’ve Been Up To During the Corona Virus Shut Down

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While the pandemic has been frightening and trying on so many levels, we’re choosing to focus on the bright spots. We’ve had the time and space to examine every aspect of our business and re-imagine it from top to bottom. Our crew has had some much needed time to rest and we’ll be back it, refreshed and ready. We’re so looking forward to welcoming y’all HOME.

Huge thanks to those who participated in our Family Pack pick-ups each week. We had a great time collaborating with local businesses, and you’ll see more of that in coming months. We are super grateful to Rendlemen Orchards, Mileur Orchard, Rule of Pie, Big Muddy Hogs, Big Muddy Brewing, and Scratch Brewing for being part of the fun.

We were honored to team up with Hands of Hope Foundation to feed healthcare workers and first responders at four area hospitals. Thanks to Pastor Troy Benitone for so seamlessly organizing these events and inviting us take part.

Construction at our sauce factory is continuing at a rapid pace. We’ll be opening that facility later in the summer, and the coffee/breakfast/lunch shop in the front will open soon thereafter. If you had our biscuits, included in some of the Family Packs, you got a preview of a signature menu item.

Our mail order business has been booming as people order for themselves or as gifts to far-flung friends and family. You can click here to send a taste of Southern Illinois to family and friends.

We’ve continued to be a voice and a leader in the industry, too, through various interviews and guest podcast experiences. Listen here:

We’ve also had a banner few months appearing on several national and international television networks, including Food Network, Food Network Canada, The Cooking Channel, and the UK’s Blaze Network. Watch here:

14
Jun

What to Expect When We Re-Open June 18

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Vendor Safety

Every supplier certifies they’ve met our specific health and safety standards. We’re very careful about what comes into our kitchen and into our buildings.

Pit Crew Wellness Checks

We take crew member’s temperatures at the beginning of each work day. Each crew member also completes a wellness checklist before they begin their shift. Our entire team has taken a COVID test prior to our re-opening. Each crew member added also must be tested prior to beginning work. If a crew member feels at all unwell, we request they stay home.

Required PPE

Our crew is required to wear the face masks and gloves we supply. In the interest of safety, ANYONE entering our space must also be wearing a mask.

Warsh Those Hands!

We wash our hands thoroughly, in acordance with FDA and CDC guidelines, every 30 minutes, changing gloves when we do so.

Highest Sanitation Standards

We disinfect all high-touch surfaces at least once an hour, using an EPA-registered disinfectant. This includes door handles, seating, light switches, bathrooms, kitchen equipment, handheld devices, and more. Crew members are not allowed to have cell phones in the building, so no spreading germs from those devices.

Social Distancing

Our outdoor seating is arranged with social distancing in mind.

Food Safety Protocols

We’ve designed our new menu so that our kitchen stations have minimal interaction. All shared equipment is sanitized between uses. All food is delivered in high-quality, compostable disposable containers.

No-Contact Drive-thru, Curbside Service, and Delivery

We seal our packaging and delivery bags to ensure safety after it leaves our kitchen. We wear gloves and a mask when handling your box or bag. Our handheld devices ensure we don’t have to touch your credit card. Ordering and paying online provides added peace of mind.

Questions?

We’re here to answer any additional questions. Please call our office between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, at 618-684-8902 or email us.