Holy ****!! Did not know BBQ could be this good!!

pntbllr228 · Jun 5, 2012

So I'm on a road trip around the country right now, and I made it a point to stop in Lockhart, Tx to visit Black's BBQ. I have seen it in tv and read about it in magazines (I'm a food nerd), and it has been touted as some of the best BBQ in the world. Well, I'm very happy to report it lived up to the hype. It has been owned and operated by the same family since 1932! I ordered way too much food because I had to try it all. Fatty brisket, a beef rib, and their original sausage. Now I'm no slouch on the pit, and I thought my brisket was good, but I think I might throw in the towel. I know I can never make anything that tastes as good as theirs. It is unbelievable. The sausage had amazing texture and was so flavorful, and the brisket was tender with a beautiful smoke ring and amazing beefy flavor. The beef rib was probably my favorite part. I just don't know how to describe it. I think unctuous is the right word. Or maybe just damn tasty. This meal has changed the way I look at BBQ!!!

I say all that to say this - if you are within 3 hours of this place, get here!! It would be totally worth it. Anyone else on here been before?

I took a picture but I can't upload it for some reason right now. I can text someone pictures if you really wanna see.

1911Dave · Jun 5, 2012

I wish there was better bbq around here.

Paintball · Jun 5, 2012

GREAT! Now I'm craving some good BBQ. No reason I should be alone though so I’ll post some pictures for you. Be safe on the road trip my friend.

Hitman · Jun 5, 2012

jealous...

deafdave3 · Jun 5, 2012

I've been there a few times. Its really good.

Unclee1 · Jun 5, 2012

Now that's some tasty looking BBQ!

Sugarbug · Jun 5, 2012

Hitman said:
jealous...

x2

highstandard40 · Jun 5, 2012

That place is on my "to do" list. I have a magazine article about that place on my office bulletin board and plan to make it there soon. I can also recommend the "Salt Lick" outside of Austin, Tx. It's also worth a look.

BrandonLSU · Jun 5, 2012

Wayne's BBQ in Livingston is probably the best around here. Don't take my word for it take every trooper, judge and lawyers (who probably go to kiss some judges' asses) around who all go there each week.

Renegade · Jun 5, 2012

You suck!!! :redfinger:

Of all the days to skip lunch!

VeedUp · Jun 5, 2012

dave079 said:
i wish there was better bbq around here.

the joint has good food usually, just a bad location, and there's a place on hickory right across from shooter's club that's hit or miss i've eaten there three times and two out of three it wasn't bad at all.

Sugarbug · Jun 5, 2012

VeedUp said:
the joint has good food usually, just a bad location, and there's a place on hickory right across from shooter's club that's hit or miss i've eaten there three times and two out of three it wasn't bad at all.

went there (hickory) for lunch during my CHP class. Nothing spectacular, but was good. Service was quick too.

1911Dave · Jun 5, 2012

VeedUp said:
the joint has good food usually, just a bad location, and there's a place on hickory right across from shooter's club that's hit or miss i've eaten there three times and two out of three it wasn't bad at all.

As many times as I have seen that place I have never stopped there. There is a place on Jefferson Highway (forget the name) that isn't too bad. There is just no "holy crap that is amazing bbq" around here.

Gus McCrae · Jun 5, 2012

Looks good. Will try. We went to Rusty Star (The one where Tony Bourdain and Ted Nugent ate) and it was really good. The wife can't stop talking about it.

Splat · Jun 5, 2012

Been there done that!! Unfortunately I was so hungover I couldn't thoroughly enjoy it as I should have; but DAMN!!! Those people know how to make some serious bar-b-q!!!

jmcrawf1 · Jun 6, 2012

Good thing I saw this thread. Im on vacation in New Braunfels right now. On the agenda today is a round trip from here to the shiner brewery, then to Lockhart to try some Blacks BBQ.

Btl_Rkt_Sci · Jun 6, 2012

jmcrawf1 said:
Good thing I saw this thread. Im on vacation in New Braunfels right now. On the agenda today is a round trip from here to the shiner brewery, then to Lockhart to try some Blacks BBQ.

Gotta hit up Schlitterbahn. The park in New Braunfels is waaaaaay better than Shitterbahn in Galveston.

Splat · Jun 6, 2012

Yeah. The one in Galveston is basically like Blue Bayou Water park.

Btl_Rkt_Sci · Jun 6, 2012

jmcrawf1 said:
Good thing I saw this thread. Im on vacation in New Braunfels right now. On the agenda today is a round trip from here to the shiner brewery, then to Lockhart to try some Blacks BBQ.

Oh, and tube down the Guadalupe. You'd be surprised how cool the water is in 90+ degree heat. And it actually moves in some places.

pntbllr228 · Jun 6, 2012

jmcrawf1 said:
Good thing I saw this thread. Im on vacation in New Braunfels right now. On the agenda today is a round trip from here to the shiner brewery, then to Lockhart to try some Blacks BBQ.

Ask for the fatty brisket!!! Hell, try everything you can. As far as sides go - the coleslaw is pretty good, but I recommend skipping sides all together to save room for meat!!!

Holy ****!! Did not know BBQ could be this good!!

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