This Restaurant Does The Impossible And Turns A Classic Utah Dish Into Something Even Better

Utah is known for some pretty interesting food. From fry sauce to scones, there are many iconic Utah dishes that only true Utahns have at their table. Funeral potatoes are at the top of this list. This casserole consists of potatoes, lots of cheese, creamy soups, and crushed cornflakes, chips, or crackers on top — it’s delicious. But, 5 Star BBQ Company in Utah has done the impossible and turned this delicious and classic Utah dish into something even better. You need to taste it to believe it.

5 Star BBQ Company is located on Geneva Road in Orem. This restaurant strives to make every meal an experience and we certainly think they nailed it.

This barbecue restaurant is located inside what appears to be an old home and the interior has quite an inviting and home-like feel to it.

All it will take is one bite of your meal and you’ll be in heaven. The menu features all of your traditional barbecue favorites including brisket, pork, chicken, Cajun sausage, ribs, and turkey. The meat is slow-cooked for up to 12 hours to ensure every bite is juicy and packed with flavor.

The menu is quite extensive and ranges from 1-meat plates to large and tasty sandwiches. You'll want to come back multiple times and try it all.

While there are many things on the menu at 5 Star BBQ Company in Utah, the fried funeral potatoes are a must-try.

This barbecue restaurant takes this traditional Utah dish and turns it up a notch. You will receive small balls of funeral potatoes that are rolled in corn flakes and fried. It’s incredible.

You can order a side order of fried funeral potatoes, which contains just two fried pieces. If you want more of this heaven on earth (who wouldn't?!?) place a full order which contains six pieces.

You also won’t want to miss out on the banana pudding. This southern classic is made from scratch and features vanilla wafers, whipped cream, and freshly sliced bananas.

No matter what you order at this BBQ restaurant in Utah, you won’t regret it. Just make sure you come hungry!

To check out the menu, view upcoming events, learn about catering, and more, visit the 5 Star BBQ Company website. You’ll also want to follow this restaurant on Facebook for more news and updates.

Do you love funeral potatoes? Have you tried the fried funeral potatoes at 5 Star BBQ Company restaurant? We’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments!

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