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| - I was very disappointed with the food at Pork and Beans. It seems much effort went in to creating this BBQ joint scene but without working through the food. Brisket - at least Texas style BBQ brisket, which is what I've read Richard DeShantz was going for - is cooked low and slow and the fat melts basting the meat in juices to keep it moist. However, the Pork and Beans brisket was dry and my portion had a large fat marble going through it - obviously this has not been cooked properly. My husband's order of pulled pork was equally too dry. The sides were not particularly good. Everything was just marginal in flavor and without the flavor being there - the price comes across as way out of line for the quality.
Food Order:
Dirty Fries - I guess this is their take on poutine, but the meat was from the ribs and it was just not good - the overall dish didn't gel in terms of flavors.
Brisket - 1/2 lb overall too dry and fat not rendered from meat.
Pulled Pork - 1/2 lb too dry also but decent flavor.
Bread - quite boring rolls - why not partner with Mancini's and do some kind of jalapeño cheese bread to spice it up...a la Goode Co. BBQ in Houston, Tx. Or, better yet - Southern style savory jalapeño cornbread.
Loaded Potato Salad - average flavor profile. Could come out of any kitchen
Burnt End Beans - basic flavor and not helped by the usually delicious burnt ends.
Sauces - All were TOO SWEET! Texas sauce is absolutely not sweet. Cranberry sauce? Get the basics down before you get artistic and seasonal bbq sauce.
Prices:
EDIT TO ADD: It has been brought to my attention that I am mistaken about the meat portions at Pork and Beans. You DO, in fact, get a 1/2 lb of meat for the prices listed below. Apologies to Pork and Beans folks for this unintentional error. This does bring their prices in line with other BBQ joints and I'm glad to have been given this correction. Thank you for setting me straight.
1/4 lb (actually 1/2 lb) Brisket for $14??? In Houston I get 1/2 lb DELICIOUS brisket for $12
1/4 lb (actually 1/2 lb) Pulled Pork for $10? In Houston I get 1/2 lb spicy pork for $10
Sides now $8 (instead of 5 or 10) with no size listed other than "small" or "large".
Houston sides - any: (Jalapeño Pinto Beans, Potato Salad, Cole Slaw, Jambalaya Texana, Austin Baked Beans or Goode's Western Style Green Beans) for Pint $7 or 1/2 Pint $5
Come on, Richard DeShantz, get Pork and Beans sorted - way too pricey for the amount of meat you get and the flavor of the food. BBQ ain't supposed to break the bank. I know you can do better than this.
Additional note about Pork & Beans: The service was very good at Pork and Beans and it is a very neat concept, with a cool vibe and atmosphere. I think once they hit their stride with the food, this joint will be a fantastic place to eat.
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