A Lee’s Summit barbecue restaurant took on a new challenge this week, trading its signature brisket and burnt ends for a traditional Argentine Asado that turned into a daylong celebration of beef, fire, and culture.
Local rancher shared Argentine-style cuts of beef Thursday to Kansas City beef lovers
Filling Station BBQ owner Chris Nudson pulled off the cook on short notice.
“It was definitely new,” Nudson said. “I wasn’t sure what to expect. I think we pulled it off, took a little time.”
The Asado featured Argentine beef staples, including the Picanha, known for its fat cap, rich flavor and cooked medium rare.
There also were slow-cooked beef ribs and the vacio, a cut that is difficult to find locally.
“The vacio is one of the most popular in Argentina. It has different cuts all together,” Federico Carmona, a Kansas City resident originally from Argentina, said…