Smurfey's Smokehouse

The concept of the "Bread of Life" is a significant theological element found in the Christian Bible, particularly within the Gospel of John. This metaphor is introduced by Jesus during a discourse that follows the miracle of the feeding of the 5,000, where Jesus uses five loaves and two fishes to feed a large crowd. After this miracle, the crowd seeks Jesus out for more physical food, but Jesus takes this opportunity to shift their focus from earthly sustenance to spiritual nourishment.

In John 6:35, Jesus declares, "I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst." Here, Jesus is identifying Himself not just as a provider of temporary relief or physical needs but as the essential sustenance for spiritual life and eternal salvation. The metaphor of bread, a basic dietary staple that sustains life, is used to illustrate how fundamental Jesus is to spiritual life.

Jesus explains that just as bread sustains physical life, He sustains spiritual life, and He offers a relationship with God that is everlasting. He contrasts the manna that God provided to the Israelites in the desert, which though miraculous, was temporary and perishable. In contrast, Jesus offers Himself as the "living bread" that leads to eternal life.

The discourse deepens with Jesus’ statement in John 6:51: "I am the living bread that came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever. And the bread that I will give for the life of the world is my flesh." This introduces the idea of sacrifice—His body given for the life of the world, pointing forward to His crucifixion and resurrection, foundational events for Christian salvation.

The Bread of Life discourse is pivotal as it emphasizes faith in Jesus as essential for eternal life, transcending the physical and pointing to a spiritual need that only He can fulfill. This teaching is central to Christian doctrine and is commemorated in the practice of the Eucharist, where believers partake of bread and wine in remembrance of Jesus’ sacrifice and as a symbol of the spiritual nourishment He provides.

"Craving mouth-watering ribs? 🍖 Follow these steps to create the perfect ribs at home! 🔥👩‍🍳"
Step 1: Selecting the Right Ribs

Choose the type of pork ribs you prefer, such as baby back ribs, spareribs, St. Louis ribs, or country-style ribs.
Look for ribs with a good amount of meat on top and adequate fat content for flavor.
Step 2: Preparing the Ribs

Trim any excess fat from the ribs.
Remove the silver skin from the back of the ribs for better tenderness.
Season the ribs with a dry rub mixture of salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and optional cayenne pepper.
Refrigerate seasoned ribs for 2 hours to 24 hours to allow flavors to meld.
Step 3: Cooking the Ribs

Preheat your oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit.
Place the seasoned ribs on a foil-lined baking sheet and cover tightly with foil.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 3.5 hours (adjust time based on rib weight).
Uncover the ribs, drain excess liquid if needed, and slather with BBQ sauce.
Bake uncovered for an additional 30 minutes to caramelize and lacquer the top.
Step 4: Serving and Enjoying

Once done, let the ribs rest before cutting into individual pieces or serving as desired.
Serve with sides like salad, baked beans, rolls, potatoes, or corn on the cob for a complete meal.
By following these steps carefully from selecting the right type of ribs to seasoning, cooking low and slow in the oven, and finishing with BBQ sauce for that perfect caramelized finish, you can achieve delicious fall-off-the-bone ribs right at home.

Main Street Food Truck Festival - Little Rock I hope you're ready for some real Memphis BBQ. These BBQ nachos have won first place in quite a few contests. Don't miss your chance to get 901 Stuffed Turkey Leg either. Smurfey's Smokehouse will be in the 700 block of downtown. Dont know where the 700 block is?? Look up for our smoke signal, take a deep breath, when you smell all of that Smurfey Goodness, follow your nose. The nose knows 🤤
See you Sunday. When you come to Memphis, visit our restaurant at 149 Madison, Downtown Memphis.

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We're out at Food Truck Thursday's!!! Downtown at Court Square today from 11-2pm. Come out and Get Smurfed

Indulge in a refreshing and invigorating experience with a SÕLIDA margarita. It is a must-have for those seeking a sophisticated and satisfying end to their day.

We will see you at Court Square today!!!!

Tomorrow (Tue) from 🕓 11am-1:30pm
St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital (262 Danny Thomas Pl, 38105)

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This week we'll be at the following locations:

🗓 Tue 11am-1:30pm @ St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital (262 Danny Thomas Pl, 38105)

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