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7213 E. First Ave. Scottsdale, AZ 85251

480-947-6800

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Best Pork Ribs
Award Winner 2011

Hours: Daily 11am-10pm

Price: $$

Attire: Casual
Features: Catering, Kid Friendly, Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible, Wifi Access

Serving: Dinner, Lunch

Alcohol: Full bar
Reservations: Accepted

Parking: Street

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2011 | Best Pork Ribs

Debate about Big Earl's all you want -- but pork ribs are one thing this Scottsdale-ified faux smokehouse does right. Tender with a pleasant gnawability and great flavor, these racks of pretty pink pork are the first thing chef and owner James Porter should haul to safety if the joint ever catches fire. We recommend you order a rack to go with an extra piece of cornbread on the side. Whatever you do, don't add any extra sauce. Enjoy. More »

Big Earl's BBQ Fans Pay the Ultimate Homage: Permanent Tattoos

By Laura Hahnefeld | Thu, January 26, 2012

In what may be a Valley first, two fans of Big Earl's BBQ, chef James Porter's home of "old school 'Q" in Old Town Scottsdale, have paid the ultimate tribute to the restaurant by having themselves tat... More »
Big Earl's BBQ: Happy Hour Report Card

By Amanda Kehrberg | Tue, January 3, 2012

The Spot: Big Earl's BBQ, 7213 E. First Ave., Scottsdale, (480) 947-6800. bigearlsbbq.com The Hours: 2 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday The Details: Since we graded them back in October, Big Earl's B... More »
Man v. Food Nation Visits Big Earl's BBQ in Scottsdale: Chef James Porter Says Adam Richman Is "Juilliard School Meets Rachael Ray Meets Anthony Bourdain"

By Laura Hahnefeld | Mon, October 17, 2011

Big Earl's BBQ got some mad TV love this weekend when Adam Richman and his 16-person crew of Travel Channel's Man v. Food Nation, (the evolution of Man v. Food, in which Richman recruits locals to tak... More »
Rib Combo One from Big Earl's BBQ

By Erica O'Neil | Mon, August 8, 2011

Last year we marked the hundred day countdown to Best of Phoenix by sharing our 100 Favorite Dishes with you. Now we're back - with the 2011 edition. Have a suggestion for a dish you'd like us to try?... More »
Big Earl's "Fancy Barbecue" Is One Missed 'Cue After Another

By Martin Cizmar | Thu, April 14, 2011

If you walk through the front door of a barbecue joint and find yourself facing a big ol' T-shirt stand, it's usually wise to spin right back around and slip out before the door bangs closed. Not that corny pig-themed merchandise is always a harb... More »