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    4.5 (59 reviews)
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    Pork steak!

    I cannot say enough good things about this place! You can tell these guys REALLY LOVE MEAT! They honor the meat. This has to be on your "must try" list. Even their cheeseburger was great!! Jermaine, (shoutout!) was awesome, personality for miles!

    Nice pit
    Dave F.

    Great flavored smoked meat, but other than the excellent white chicken chili... the other sides leave me wanting more of the meat & chili was my impression of this BBQ pit tent with no seating next to a Pink Elephant & gas station. Two brothers were there running the business. The quality shows the guys really care about the smoked meat. Even the name emphasises the idea about knowing about real smoking because you are suppose to be able to pick bones & not have meat "fall of the bone". http://www.amazingribs.com/tips_and_technique/are_they_ready.html I ate this two days in a row. The first day was the pulled pork & the amount & flavor was great. The cole slaw & beans both tasted store bought. The second day I ordered the St Louis tradition Pork Steak. BUT, this was not the traditional Pork Steak. This was a thick cut & smoked variety that had a personality unlike off a normal backyard BBQ grill. While I missed the seared grill flavor, the tenderness & smoke flavor of their version had me in awe of the skillz. I was able to pull the pork apart with a plastic fork yet was not overcooked. Again, I was highly impressed by the amount of meat for the price. I, myself, went to order for the second lunch. I am glad because I saw "white chicken chili". When I said something about it... The guy in an apologetic tone stated he knows that chili does not belong in a smoke house. However, he agreed to offer it because his wife won an award for it. SERIOUSLY, F tradition & get the chili. I, also, had the mustard based potato salad that visit & it was nothing great. The two brothers know smoking meat & saying yes when a wife is right. Now they need help with the other sides.

    Pulled pork sandwich on the left (with enough pork for three sandwiches) and 1/2 chicken on the right.
    Melanie S.

    We've gotten food from here twice, after hearing folks raving about it. We were not disappointed. First time, I got ribs. DH got pulled pork and a burger. The ribs were fantastic. Hands down, great. DH said the burger was nothing special, but, he loved the pulled pork. This time, he got pulled pork again and I got the 1/2 chicken. Again, everything tender and moist. We're big fans. Can't wait to be able to try the chili one day, too (it's seasonal).

    Pork steak. Very tender.

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    Fast and friendly service. Prices are right. They are definitely not permanently closed. Open for business 11-7.

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    Quality of food impeccable, ordered ribs, tender, seasoned well and given a large quantity for the price. very pleased!

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    After 67 years of BBQ, it's the best I've ever eaten! Decent pricing and super fast service!

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    Best pork steaks in town. All sides are delicious too. I had a hard time picking what I bought!

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    The guys I spoke with were really nice! Food is sooo tasty! I'm definitely going to be returning! Such a good vibe from this place.

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    This non descript location by the Pink Elephant is fantastic. It's well with the trip

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    Best BBQ around and the most friendly people you'll probably ever meet! Absolutely a wonderful experience!

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