While some people are unaware of what the heck gluten is, others must pay attention to whether or not it is present in their food in order to avoid becoming sick. Gluten is a group of proteins present in cereal grains like wheat, rye, oats and barley that holds some foods together – helping them maintain their shape. When it comes to bread, it’s the element that’s responsible for the elastic texture of the dough. While you would expect to find gluten in most breads, you might be surprised to find it in food items like gravy, pastas, soups, salad dressings, beer, cereals and more. More and more people are discovering that they have a gluten sensitivity – making it difficult for them to digest foods in which gluten is present. Some find that they have Celiac Disease – a serious autoimmune disease where the ingestion of gluten leads to damage in the small intestine, estimated to affect 1 in 100 people all around the world. As the awareness of gluten spreads, so does the movement to provide gluten-free options in the restaurant industry. Fortunately for Woody’s Bar-B-Q fans, many of the central items on our menu are naturally gluten free – making our restaurants a great option for gluten-sensitive patrons who want to enjoy lunch or dinner out. Our gluten-free menu features dozens of items, but we’ve earmarked a handful of our most popular items…
Ribs, ribs and more ribs!
Great news, gluten-free diners!! Our Signature Baby Back Ribs, our Smokin’ Spare Ribs and our Memphis-Style Ribs are all GLUTEN-FREE (protein only)! While you’ll have to forego our garlic toast on the side, you can enjoy your half or full rack with gluten-free sides like Tossed Salad, Baked Potato, Sweet Potato, Bar-B-Q Beans, Cole Slaw or a cup of our savory Brunswick Stew. All Woody’s Bar-B-Q sauces are also gluten-free!
A Little Bit of Everything
If you’ve got a gluten sensitivity, chances are you often feel as though your choices are extremely limited when dining out. That’s why you’ll likely be THRILLED to learn our fan-favorite Taste of Woody’s is also gluten-free. Showcasing a heaping platter of spareribs, Bar-B-Q pork, Texas beef brisket, smoked turkey breast, smoked sausage AND Bar-B-Q chicken (protein only), Taste of Woody’s is served with your choice of two gluten-free sides. All Woody’s Bar-B-Q sauces are also gluten-free!
Prime Time
We don’t just season and slow smoke our 10-ounce prime rib to perfection, we also lightly grill it to seal in the flavor. Enjoyed by Woody’s Bar-B-Q fans for decades, our delicious grilled prime rib can also be enjoyed by our gluten-sensitive guests (protein only). It pairs PERFECTLY with a baked potato, tossed salad and a glass of wine.
Hard to Argue with a Classic
Woody’s Bar-B-Q is based on the flavorful foundation of our Carolina pulled pork – something that can be enjoyed by virtually everyone (protein only). For our gluten sensitive guests, a heaping helping of our tender, slow smoked, pulled pork is served alongside two gluten-free sides. All Woody’s Bar-B-Q sauces are also gluten-free!
For Our Gluten-Free Grazers
If you’re a salad lover with a gluten sensitivity, you’ll be pleased to learn that our popular Woody’s Bar-B-Q Salad – topped with your choice of smoked turkey, beef brisket or smoked pork – is on our gluten-free menu. Be sure to ask us to hold the croutons!! All Woody’s Bar-B-Q salad dressings are also gluten-free!
Taking Woody’s Bar-B-Q on the go? Many of our slow-smoked meats – like our Sliced and Pulled Pork, Texas Beef Brisket and Smoked Turkey – are sold by the pound, our Bar-B-Q Chicken is sold whole, and are Ribs are sold by the slab – making it easy to bring a meal home to feed your family or feed a crowd. Add Bar-B-Q Beans, Cole Slaw or Brunswick Stew – sold by the pint, quart or gallon – to round out your meal. To learn more about Woody’s Bar-B-Q – including where our restaurants are located – visit us at www.Woodys.com.
* Please bear in mind that our kitchens are not certified gluten safe kitchens and there may be some cross-contamination. Make sure your server is aware of your gluten sensitivity or allergy, so we can take the appropriate measures to meet your dietary needs.
KB 2/13/2020
