A BBQ Joint in the Heights dishing up smoked meats, good eats, great beer and juicy drinks.
 
 
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A BBQ JOINT IN THE HEIGHTS DISHING UP SMOKED MEATS, GOOD EATS, GREAT BEER AND JUICY DRINKS.

We smoke our barbecue the old school way with plenty of oak wood and time, adding the right amount of salt and spice to let that lovely marriage of process and product evolve into something transcendent.

Our barbeque is served market-style alongside a full bar & a Jones Soda/Cheerwine fountain.

#MidwestSmoke

Ryan Smith, Co-Owner & Pitmaster

Ashton Fuchs, Sous Chef & Pastry Chef

Emily Mathisen, Bar Curator

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Testing out something new tonight. Grab a seat and check out our atomic fries! Twice cooked fries tossed in bbq rub, scratch made queso sauce, your choice of meat, topped with green onion, jalapeños and a lime crema. $10
Come grab this bad boy, lunch only. Serving it up from 11-2!
There’s about two weeks left to get your Thanksgiving orders in! Check out our website for menu and pricing, then call the restaurant to place your order. Then pick it up the morning of Thanksgiving, it’s that’s easy. www.slowhandcraftbbq.com
Here are the details and menu for the Thanksgiving pick up at Slow Hand. -All orders are picked up hot and ready to serve on Thanksgiving morning from 8am-11am at Slow Hand. -All orders must be prepaid. -All orders must be placed by Nov 15, so we can place the order for turkeys. -Orders must be made by calling the restaurant at 670-0336. MENU (quart =3-4 servings, half pan = 15-20 servings) -brined/smoked turkey (12 # average) $60 -sweet potato mash with toasted marshmallow quart $12 half plan $45 -stuffing with pork sausage quart $12 half pan $45 -baked double cheddar cheese mac n chz quart $12 half pan $45 -turkey gravy quart $10 -dozen sweet rolls $6 -pumpkin pie with pecans and spiced whip cream whole pie $30
SLOW HAND THANKSGIVING? If we smoke them....would you make Slow Hand part of your family’s Thanksgiving feast? We’re thinking about smoking a limited number of pre-ordered turkeys paired with some of your favorite Thanksgiving sides. All homemade with that Slow Hand touch. Give us your feedback in the comments line and we will see what we can whip up! We would love to make Slow Hand part of your holiday traditions!
Brisket for lunch... yeah we’ve got ‘em. Thursday-Saturday from 11 to 2. The quickest lunch in Peoria.

Slow Hand proudly serves up slow-smoked Midwestern BBQ, paired with housemade sides & desserts in our from-scratch kitchen, with ingredients that are almost entirely locally sourced.

Our full bar features great domestics & craft beers, an impressive wine list, carefully crafted cocktails & adult slushies. The bar menu is infused with seasonal ingredients that complement the high-quality smoked meats, housemade side dishes & sultry desserts.

We are fortunate to have partnered with some amazing local farms to bring you the best product you can find anywhere.

Our partners include:

Spence Farms - Fairbury, Illinois

Little Blues Farm - Peoria, Illinois

TJ's Pastured Poultry - Piper City, Illinois

Kilgus Farmstead - Fairbury, Illinois

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Menu

We source the best quality ingredients from local farms and don't fuss with them too much.

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slow wood-smoked bbq

A lovely marriage of process and product - crafted daily, exclusively in-house. Available by the ounce in 4oz, 8oz, & 16oz portions or in sandwich form inside our delicious homemade bread.

CURRENTLY SERVING:

brisket
pulled pork
pulled chicken
hot link sausage
pork spareribs
smoked cauliflower

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housemade sides

Handmade daily, exclusively in-house. Available in single, pint and quart sizes.

CURRENTLY SERVING:

baked mac ‘n cheese
baked beans
potato salad
coleslaw
collard greens
bbq chips
cornbread

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Homemade sweets

Handmade daily, exclusively in-house. Available as individual or bulk portions.

CURRENTLY SERVING:

butterscotch bread pudding
banana creme pie
smoked fruit cobbler (with rotating seasonal fruits)

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Grab a utensil and get to work.

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spirited libations

OPEN LATE

Featuring great domestics & craft beers, an impressive wine list, carefully crafted cocktails & adult slushies, our full bar was designed to extend the culinary experience of the flavors developed in our from-scratch kitchen. Every item on the Slow Hand bar menu has been carefully curated to pair well with our delicious BBQ, sides and desserts.

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