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| - For a place that claims to be "Texas BBQ," the brisket was overdone and seriously lacked seasoning (and smokiness).
On the other hand, the turkey and tri-tip were seasoned properly, but were on the over smoked side. The first few bites were good, but then the ash tray like flavor one gets from wood that's smoldering and not completely ablaze set in. Overwhelming and unappetizing.
Sausage was snappy and spicy. Easily the best part of the meal.
Mac and cheese: super cheesy and quite tasty. Beans: ultra sweet and gummy. Potato salad: dry with store bought like flavors.
On the plus side, they serve sweet tea and all the employees were very friendly.
Even though it's close to my house, I'd rather drive the extra 30 minutes to Rollin' Smoke and get considerably better barbecue.
***UPDATE***
Someone from Big B's responded to my review. Since I can't directly respond, I'll do so here:
I'm not suggesting that you undercook your meat. I'm not really suggesting that you do anything. If you want your meat to taste the way it does and that is your taste, so be it. I know the difference between meat smoked with wood that's completely combusting and wood that's just smoldering. Yours tastes like the latter. The first few bites are good, but then it starts to get strong and overwhelming.
Simple seasoning does not equal little taste. I tasted no salt or pepper or anything on the brisket. It wasn't bad, just lacked flavor. Also, the turkey obviously at least had salt on it or it was brined (and there is nothing wrong with brining anything).
I don't think that you bought anything from the store, just that it sort of has a store bought taste. My main issue with the potato salad was that it was dry.
I, by no means, am trying to tell you guys how to do anything. I've eaten good barbecue all over this country, barbecue at home for myself, and have become spoiled with what I think is good. No offense meant at all. Obviously, you guys have a huge following and an overall great score on Yelp. Just here to give my honest opinion.
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