Today was the official grand opening of Redbird BBQ here in Port Neches, Texas. I showed up at 9.40am and the line was probably 50-70 people. The first in line were from Fort Worth, they left 11 hours before, stopped at Buc-ee's, and were in line by 6am or so. A friend held a spot for me so I as about # 20. Redbird provided lawn chairs and umbrellas to keep the sun at bay but, since there was shade along the building, I found this less uncomfortable than the February Pop-Up when I had to stand in the sun (and question how bad summer would be ----its bad!).
Doors opened at 11am. I bought ribs, turkey, and sausage with a side of cheesy scalloped potatoes. This is perhaps the best plate of BBQ that has ever been set in front of me. My friends bought the other items on the menu such as the beef dino rib which I tasted - so much for the diet I'm supposed to be on. I'm pretty much going to tell my doctor that a diet isn't happening right now. There were several guys in line with me including an inactive AR member who i hope that I talked into becoming active - along with his friends. This guy was the one everyone turned to for reactions and opinions. I wish I had a video camera on a tripod to record him, all he said with every bite was "Oh My God!" and his facial expressions reflected that.
They sold out before 2pm. I know they made about 30 briskets and 55 slabs of dino ribs, not sure how many pork ribs they made.
My hope is that Redbird can maintain this quality all of the time. If you come to SE Texas you must stop at Redbird BBQ in Port Neches and 1701 BBQ in Beaumont.
It got busier than this
My plate (plus I got chopped beef to go). Sausage, pork ribs, turkey with a side of cheesy bacon scalloped potatoes and a wonderful homemade roll (no white bread or crackers here)
My friend Cole taking a bite out of the beef rib
The plate of the guy next to me
The serving crew (not a great pic - bad lighting --- ok, my camera sucks). They made this run like clockwork
Pit Crew: from the left: Drew (I've known him for years; a damn fine cook), Amir - the owner - this is all his fault
, Derek - pitmaster, formerly of 1701 BBQ.
Real Cokes, Big Red, 10*2*4 Dr. Pepper - what else do you want in a Central Texas-style BBQ joint? Oh yeah, Shiner Bock - they got that too (I had three).
Pricewise they are cheaper than other places I've been to:
Per 1/2 lb:
Brisket - $16
Pork Ribs - $13
Turkey - $11
Chopped Beef - $11
Sausage Link - $6
Sides are $5 for small, $10 for a pint, $15 for a quart
Sandwiches:
Chopped beef - $10
Turkey - $12
Desserts - $6
Dinner Roll $1
Tallow Honey Cinnamon Butter - $1
Dino Rib - $35/lb Saturdays only
Doors opened at 11am. I bought ribs, turkey, and sausage with a side of cheesy scalloped potatoes. This is perhaps the best plate of BBQ that has ever been set in front of me. My friends bought the other items on the menu such as the beef dino rib which I tasted - so much for the diet I'm supposed to be on. I'm pretty much going to tell my doctor that a diet isn't happening right now. There were several guys in line with me including an inactive AR member who i hope that I talked into becoming active - along with his friends. This guy was the one everyone turned to for reactions and opinions. I wish I had a video camera on a tripod to record him, all he said with every bite was "Oh My God!" and his facial expressions reflected that.
They sold out before 2pm. I know they made about 30 briskets and 55 slabs of dino ribs, not sure how many pork ribs they made.
My hope is that Redbird can maintain this quality all of the time. If you come to SE Texas you must stop at Redbird BBQ in Port Neches and 1701 BBQ in Beaumont.
It got busier than this
My plate (plus I got chopped beef to go). Sausage, pork ribs, turkey with a side of cheesy bacon scalloped potatoes and a wonderful homemade roll (no white bread or crackers here)
My friend Cole taking a bite out of the beef rib
The plate of the guy next to me
The serving crew (not a great pic - bad lighting --- ok, my camera sucks). They made this run like clockwork
Pit Crew: from the left: Drew (I've known him for years; a damn fine cook), Amir - the owner - this is all his fault
, Derek - pitmaster, formerly of 1701 BBQ.Real Cokes, Big Red, 10*2*4 Dr. Pepper - what else do you want in a Central Texas-style BBQ joint? Oh yeah, Shiner Bock - they got that too (I had three).
Pricewise they are cheaper than other places I've been to:
Per 1/2 lb:
Brisket - $16
Pork Ribs - $13
Turkey - $11
Chopped Beef - $11
Sausage Link - $6
Sides are $5 for small, $10 for a pint, $15 for a quart
Sandwiches:
Chopped beef - $10
Turkey - $12
Desserts - $6
Dinner Roll $1
Tallow Honey Cinnamon Butter - $1
Dino Rib - $35/lb Saturdays only
Can’t wait to try it out! Were you serious about “perhaps” the best BBQ you’ve had? The sausage and ribs looked killer! We’ll definitely have to try it out on my next visit there.. You might want to get a mod to correct the title for you….Redbird BBQ [left out the d]
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