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My favorites were the brisket (minus the outer brown), potato salad, and homemade vanilla ice cream. MAIN FARE: Brisket – Looks like it will be dry… but its not.  Meat has a thin smoke ring, but smoke flavor is evident.  The surface/ring is a little bitter. Rib – This is a monster rib.  Good color.… Continue reading Smoke Daddy’s Review of Packsaddle Bar-B-Que

The potato salad and peach cobbler were outstanding, followed closely by the rib.  Beans and sauce were also very good.  And, although we didn’t try them, the Fish & Chips looked awesome. MAIN FARE: Brisket – Good color, moisture, texture, and tenderness.  Nice smoke ring, but bitter. Rib – Moist & tender.  Pulls easily from… Continue reading Smoke Daddy’s Review of RJ Barbecue

Ribs and brisket were good, as was the slaw.  I’d like to visit on a Fri/Sat night when the tap room is jumpin’! MAIN FARE: Brisket – Chunks. Smoky & tender, but dry.  Good texture and mouthfeel. Rib – Last ribs of the day! Tender. Cooked right.  A chewy bit on the end.  Very light… Continue reading Smoke Daddy’s Review of Bar-B-Que Barn

Great atmosphere – hospitality was world-class.  Very good brisket, cornbread, sauce, and slaw. MAIN FARE: Brisket – Smoky, tender & good.  Nicely done!  Ronnie won’t share what is in his rub, but it is a tasty mix. Rib – Has good flavor.  Nice smoke, with good balance of meat and rub.  Mine was slightly above… Continue reading Smoke Daddy’s Review of Ronnie Ingle Pit Bar-B-Que

Staff was well-trained for the new location/kitchen, and everything was above average. The ribs, brisket, and cornbread were very good to excellent.  We were sorely disappointed to learn that we missed visiting the original location by a few days! MAIN FARE: Brisket – Best of the day (Giving Pit Stop a run for the money).… Continue reading Smoke Daddy’s Review of Joe Allens Pit Bar B Que, Inc

<<Update: This location has closed, but there are two open locations in Abilene.>> My favorites here were the banana pudding (don’t miss this), the potato salad, and the slaw.   MAIN FARE: Brisket – Held in a pan of water, so it is warm and moist… although still a bit chewy. Rib – Fall off… Continue reading Smoke Daddy’s Review of Betty Roses Little Brisket

The cornbread was very good.  Next time, I would try the hand-cut ribeye and some homeade pie. MAIN FARE: Brisket – Trimmed. Lean is firm and sliced pretty thin, but still moist.  Texture is good, if a bit chewy on the finish.  The bark is bitter. Sausage – Commercial.  Hillshire Farms? Chopped – Good. OTHER… Continue reading Smoke Daddy’s Review of Little Pit BBQ

<<Update: Looks like they closed in about 2010>> Homey little stop on the tour, with the smallest pit we’ve ever seen (2 briskets).  The beans were excellent, and the Cooder Nachos were tasty. MAIN FARE: Brisket – Little chunks.  Good.  Not much smoke. Smoked for a while, then wrapped and finished in the oven. Sausage… Continue reading Smoke Daddy’s Review of Cooders Texas Barbecue

Sausages were outstanding, and brisket very good.  Pair with the baked beans and finish with the homeade cobbler.  Solid joint… we’ll need to schedule a Friday visit next time so we can try the ribs. MAIN FARE: Brisket – Well smoked.  Thick cut.  Lean has a firm texture and is very good.  Fatty cut is… Continue reading Smoke Daddy’s Review of Pit Stop Barbecue

UPDATE: <<Charles Carter passed away in 2011, and Carter’s Station has closed it’s doors>> Roadhouse that happens to serve some food (including a bit of bbq).  I can recommend the "Texas Toothpicks" sausage sandwich… and help yourself to some pinto beans from the crock pot. MAIN FARE: Only BBQ options are chopped sandwich or sausage sandwich, so… Continue reading Smoke Daddy’s Review of Carters Station