Real Urban Barbecue Offers Special Holiday Carry-Out Menu

Real Urban Barbecue, located in Downtown Highland Park celebrating the Christmas holiday and toasting to the New Year with a convenient carry out menu suited for both special occasions.

Real Urban Barbecue is making this holiday season easier by preparing the meal for you. To begin your mouthwatering feast, choose from one of the following starters: Mini Potato Pancakes, $1.00 each; Cold Smoked Shrimp Cocktail served with cocktail sauce and lemon, Small Order (serves 10-12) $35, Large Order (serves 24-30) $70; Moinks Bacon Wrapped BBQ Meatballs, half pan (serves 10-12) $25, full pan (serves 24-30) $50; Holiday Cheese and Cracker Platter includes fresh fruit, spiced nuts, seasonal and local cheeses, Small Order (serves 10-12) $40, Large Order (serves 24-30) $80; Grilled and Chilled Vegetable Tray served with a balsamic reduction Small Order (serves 10-12) $30, Large Order (serves 24-30) $55; Homemade Pumpkin Bisque, Homemade Butternut Squash Bisque and Homemade Split Pea and Ham Soup, all for $9/quart; Dinner Salad, garden blend lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots with your choice of dressing, half pan $22, full pan $44; Urban Salad, boston bibb, hearts of palm, crumbled bleu cheese, candied walnuts and dark balsamic, half pan $30, full pan $60.

For the main course, enjoy a Whole Fresh Amish Hickory Smoked Turkey stuffed with fresh herbs and citrus served with 1-quart of homemade turkey gravy (averages 12-14 lbs;), $63; 14-Hour Smoked & Sliced Brisket, served with au jus, $15/lb; Red Wine Braised Brisket, $15/lb; Sliced Ham with Stone Ground Mustard Glaze, half pan $49, full pan $79; Whole Smoked Tenderloin herb encrusted served with a creamy horseradish sauce, $ Market Price; Whole Smoked Prime Rib salt and herb crusted served with a red wine demi-glace, $ Market Price; Whole Roasted Chicken stuffed with fresh herbs and citrus and served with chicken gravy, $13;  or Sliced Smoked Turkey Breast, $13 per lb.  Add a pint of Turkey Gravy to your order for $3.95.

What better way to add to your holiday meal than through a variety of delectable side dishes to pile onto your plate?  Available side dishes include: Traditional Stuffing, half pan $24, full pan $48; Corn Bread and Andouille Stuffing, half pan $30, full pan $60; Homemade Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes half pan $25, full pan $50; Roasted Root Vegetables, parsnip, carrot, fingerling potatoes, celery root and butternut squash with fresh herbs, half pan $30, full pan $60; Sweet Potato Soufflé, half pan $33, full pan $66; Creamed Spinach, half pan $33, full pan $66; Roasted Brussels Sprouts with fresh bacon, candied pecans & maple glaze, half pan $30, full pan $60; Homestyle Mac-n-Cheese, half pan $33, full pan $66; and Green Bean Casserole with crispy fried onions, half pan $30, full pan $60.

Be sure to save room for dessert, as Real Urban Barbecue has recently expanded their spread of baked goods and have pulled out all the stops to satisfy your holiday sweet tooth.  Choose from one of these succulent sweet creations:  Homemade Triple Layer Cakes, choose from: Red Velvet, Triple Chocolate, Birthday Cake, Carrot, Ginger Spice, & Pumpkin Spice, $34 each; Whole Homemade Pies: Apple, Pumpkin with Cinnamon Cream, & Pecan, $15 each; Cake Balls: Salted Caramel Crunch, Red Velvet, Snickers, Egg Nog, & Peppermint Crunch, $18/dozen; and Caramel Raisin Bread Pudding with a bourbon glaze, half pan $30, full pan $60.

Note: Small orders and half pans feed 12-14 people, Large orders and full pans serve 24-30 unless otherwise noted.  Prices are subject to change.  All orders must be placed at least 48 hours in advance of requested pickup time and are available for pickup through January 1, 2014.  Fill out an order form at RealUrbanBBQ.com or call the Highland Park location at (224) 770-4227.