ssweeney’s Review of Thompsons Barbecue‎

Main Fare:

• Brisket is a lean slice of stand-up style brisket.  Smells bitter to my nose, but tastes clean.  No rub?
• Ribs were mixed on our platter.  Mine was an end rib that was chewy like jerky.  Doug’s was "like butter"… fully rendered and tasty.  Plain salt & pepper rub here.
• This is a sausage of many flavors.  Complex spice blend with sage in the mix.  Has a good deal of heat on the finish.
• Pork butt was also "like butter".  Melts in you mouth.  Pork was cut into bite sized chunks and then cooked further to fully render the meat.  Excellent.

Main Fare:

• Brisket is a lean slice of stand-up style brisket.  Smells bitter to my nose, but tastes clean.  No rub?
• Ribs were mixed on our platter.  Mine was an end rib that was chewy like jerky.  Doug’s was "like butter"… fully rendered and tasty.  Plain salt & pepper rub here.
• This is a sausage of many flavors.  Complex spice blend with sage in the mix.  Has a good deal of heat on the finish.
• Pork butt was also "like butter".  Melts in you mouth.  Pork was cut into bite sized chunks and then cooked further to fully render the meat.  Excellent.

Other Fare:

• Slaw has a good crunch and contains nice veggies and a good dose of black pepper.
• Twice baked potato casserole was good.
• Baked beans out of a can?
• Pintos were spiced with jalapeno and sported plenty of heat.
• The peach cobbler was INTENSE.  Spices were rich and bold… outstanding!  Texture was too mushy.

Atmosphere:

• Newer building across the street from Walmart on the East Loop.
• Southern Pride smoker.
• Lots of bikers here today… in fact, they kinda take over the place.
• Kids raising money for their pee-wee football team ask us if we’ve visted Smitty’s.