BT Smokehouse has all the right vibes, but on this one visit, didn't fully deliver. Looks feels and smells like a classic roadhouse. Half a dozen old, rusting homemade smokers dot the back yard. Two pitmasters watching over a larger, cabinet sized smoker that appears heavily modified and borrowed from a moonshiner, with good smoke aroma. Very busy at lunchtime, mostly with local customers and a smaller number of tourists off the nearby interstate.
Inside, there is a counter with pumps holding house bbq sauces (all thin style), condiments (onion, carrot habenero salad, etc), takeout containers and so on. The menu is remarkable for its range and creativity- especially the sides. Very friendly staff, and the owner is there working the line.
As to the food, the portions are large and arrived naked. The brisket is warming under a heat lamp and cut by the owner per order. Some smoke flavor, but in all three meals (brisket, ribs and a pulled-pork) the bark was heavily charred and that flavor overwhelmed the senses. An off day? A culinary choice?
Graded a "B", and worth a second trip.
Inside, there is a counter with pumps holding house bbq sauces (all thin style), condiments (onion, carrot habenero salad, etc), takeout containers and so on. The menu is remarkable for its range and creativity- especially the sides. Very friendly staff, and the owner is there working the line.
As to the food, the portions are large and arrived naked. The brisket is warming under a heat lamp and cut by the owner per order. Some smoke flavor, but in all three meals (brisket, ribs and a pulled-pork) the bark was heavily charred and that flavor overwhelmed the senses. An off day? A culinary choice?
Graded a "B", and worth a second trip.
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