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The Battle of the Brisket—our third
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First Glance:
“Damn, that looks good!’ we all said in near unison after opening our gift of a to-go container. A gorgeous gradient of browns met us visually upon opening, and a thin fatty strip that reminds me of those trendy tables with acrylic running through the center. An inviting, billowing aroma filled the air, and we immediately became excited for this month’s showdown.
The Experience:
As we bit through the soft char of the outside, we were delighted by the texture and taste. This desired neither sauce nor spices, as the slightly salted meat spoke for itself and was not carried by other flavors. The fat, nearly completely rendered away, melts in your mouth. It was rich and decadent, fibers tearing apart at our fingertips as we enjoyed the up-to 14 hours of smoked deliciousness.
The Extra:
First off, ask for the potato salad, and you’re welcome in advance. They have a great menu and many side options. The road work allowing them to become more accessible didnt take away from the quaint 4-top tables and umbrellas that allowed us to enjoy on-premise dining. There’s a new space behind the ordering window that you should ask about as well. It's very exciting!
Butte Creek BBQ
First Glance:
We arrived, shortly after our first visit, to the home of the Porkmallow. Well, we switched the D word to the F word, and said it often. All of us. Out loud. Someone must have said, “put a ring on it” because there was a pronounced smoke outline on this that screamed BBQ. I imagine if Texas had a scented candle, this would be it.
The Experience:
22 hours of almondwood smoked brilliance, salty and buttery, full of juiciness and a Snoop Dogg’s worth of smoke, complete this run-on sentence. I could eat this without teeth if it wasn’t for the delectable bark on the outside. My notes on this are brief since we mostly exchanged uncomfortable stares of satisfaction between cursing, but I think you get the point.
The Extra:
To say there was no extra would be both a lie and a fact. We did not have a meal, only the meat, but the business is located inside Fresh Cove, and they have plenty of sides and carryout options. We also got a brief education on the craft of smoking meats. They use their brisket in the pho options available online as well.
