So a quick update as promised to follow up our post two weeks ago about this family fun BBQ joint in Hubbard, Texas. Recall that I really liked the place….but felt I needed to do a follow up since I only ordered a sandwich there. This time we order the two meat plate with two sides, called the Big Boy. The price of this is $8.75 and includes your drink…so a very good deal as far as Texas BBQ pricing goes. Recall that I spoke that the sandwich was near perfection, but that they need to slow the smoking a little to make the meat more cut with fork tender.
This past stop was consistent with the first. The brisket was a bit more tender, and getting close to the acceptable range. Again, great smoking and taste. A perfect ring on the meat. So this was a good step in the right direction in improving what was a great experience the first time. The ribs were needing a bit of the same slowing of the smoking process. Do not get me wrong, very tasty, but just a bit too rushed in the smoking process leaving a bit more tough of a rib than I would like to see.
The sides are the laggers here. There is a limited choice of beans, slaw, fries, and potato salad. I chose the potato salad and beans. Both seemed to be store bought retreads and not very tasty. Generally a waist of calories. So next time I will stick to the sandwich.
This weeks visit dropped the overall boot total to 7 out of 10. Stick to the meats and you will be happy.
Of course, I now need to find another to try in my back road Texas travels. I have a few on the radar and we will give them a whirl in a few weeks.
Peace
