I won't even sell somebody a barbecue unless they get cole slaw. If they want a barbecue and they don't want cole slaw, there's something wrong with that person. It all goes together. You've got to have cole slaw and hush puppies with barbecue.
ssweeney's Review of Big Earls
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- Brisket: Smokey... even though they cut off the bark & smoke ring. Tender & falling apart, but not 'juicy'. Good, but just a tad chewy on the finish.
- Coleslaw: Crunchy, with a thin dressing... black pepper for spice. Nice.
- Sauce: Sweet with black pepper. Tangy with black pepper. Corn starch for thickener?
- Sausage: Good meaty flavor & smoke balance. Black pepper adds spice on the finish. Casing is thick, but tears away easily.
- Atmosphere: Nice joint feel. Good patio area, with smokehouse right behind. Several barrel pits around the outside of the joint. BYOB. Cafeteria-style serving line. Nice folks, and they give a good tour.
- Spare Rib: HOT...ouch! Just off the pit. Good rub. Nice meat flavor and smoke balance. Rich meat. Good texture. Very good rib!
- Potato Salad: Good, although somewhat bland.
- Beans: Standard issue pintos.
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