Gable's BBQ Joint of the week

Smitty's - Lockhart Texas -

http://www.smittysmarket.com/

Being a native Texan, born and raised in Austin I tend to think I know Texas BBQ. When it comes to the highest quality Texas BBQ, Smitty's may just well be the number one in the state.

Brisket - (marbled / aka- fat)
It's called Fat, because the best brisket is the marbled or fat cuts. The smoke ring is deep and nicely pinked. The crust is well caramilzed and crunchy, hints of brown sugar, black pepper and sweet Texas Oak and Pecan wood smoked into it.

The brisket is always tender and juicy, you do NOT need bbq sauce, and they don't put it on the tables anyhow.

Pork Ribs -
Slightly sauced off the pit, these are Pork spare ribs, full of flavor and juice. The meat is mild and tender, nicely smokey and full of unctuous fatty pieces.


The Spread - Brisket, Ribs, Sausage, Big Red, white bread and crackers, avacado, jalapeno and cheese:


Smitty's has been, and will most likely remain my favorite Texas BBQ joint. I try to get to a new place once a month, and I'll be writing a review for each place I hit.

In BBQ we trust.