The Beef Dip

The Beef Dip
Now that's what I'm talking about!!

In Search of the Perfect Beef Dip

It sounds simple, but it's not. And surprisingly, not everyone likes them. For the lovers of the mighty beef dip, this is unbelieveable. A group of beef dip fans are out to find the best dip in Edmonton. Over the next months, we will endeavour to feast on dips throughout Edmonton and beyond in search of beef dip perfection! And we will be sharing our impressions.

A good dip consists of a good bun or roll that doesn't break down in the dipping process. It must be hard on the outside (not stale) and soft on the inside. There is nothing worse than having your beef dip experience ruined when the bun becomes a soggy mess after being dipped. The roast beef should be tender and sliced thin enough so it's easy to bite into.

And the au jus, well that's the deal breaker. It needs to have the right balance of beef renderings with the right spices to enhance the flavour.

Au jus comes the French phrase that translates to "broth or with gravy". The flavour of au jus can make or break the entire beef dip celebration. And of course, au jus must be in a container that is large enough so the beef sandwich can be dipped easily.

Sunday, July 25, 2010

Eureka!!!

Eureka is used as an exclamation to celebrate a discovery. It comes from the Ancient Greek meaning "I have found it". And that's what we felt like when we experienced the beef dip at Hudsons Tap House on 104 Avenue. To begin with, the service was amazing. The staff couldn't have been nicer or more accomodating. As a large group we felt very welcomed and felt we had found a place where we could have spent the entire afternoon.

First off, there are choices! You can choose between beef dip sliders or regular dip sandwiches off the menu. Wow, who would have thought there would be options for a beef dip. The offering of beef dip sliders is quite simply brilliant. Our drinks were delivered quickly and so were our meals. The bread was perfect. The crust was hard and the bread inside was soft. There were sliders were served in three rolls which were all stuffed with roast beef. Horseradish mayo was an option. Sides consisted of salads, fries and soup.

And the beef ... well it was incredible. It was not sliced, but rather tender pieces of mouth watering morsels of the most delicious roast beef. It literally melted in your mouth. The au jus was generous and of course the small rolls made it very easy to dip. Again, what a brilliant idea. Bravo. Not only did the dip taste great, it was also a great way to experience a beef deep.



Some of our beef dip samplers also order the regular beef dip and they agreed, these beef dips were the best so far ... and maybe the best ever. It is also worthy to note that for once the au jus shlumpa did run out of au jus and Andy Ray Vaughn, the fry expert, reports the fries were excellent. We also had a beef dip virgin with us who experienced the mighty dip for the first time. And she loved it!

The only complaint, Hudson's doesn't have Interact. Remember to bring cash or a credit card.

Five on the Dip-Oh-Meter. Well done Hudsons!
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2 comments:

  1. WillaJuly 28, 2010 at 9:07 AM

    I can't believe I ditched on this one...! The one time I make other plans on beef dip friday. Now everyone won't stop talking about it. Lets go again!!!

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  2. Big DipperAugust 13, 2010 at 9:37 PM

    Willa, you did miss the ultimate beef dip so far. Hopefully you will have one before you turn 30!

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