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| - Being a native Texan, I have a deep love of brisket. Low and slow with a dry rub and all the fat rendered to keep everything nice and moist is what it's all about. Since moving to Pittsburgh in 2008, we've been on a never-ending quest for decent Texas style BBQ. We've had sweet St. Louis style, We've had tangy Carolina style, but have struck out finding our true taste of home. Until now. Tonight we ate at Jabo's in Bloomfield and we were blown away with their genuine Bar-B-Q skills. 12-hour slow cooked dry rubbed brisket on an onion roll with choice of several flavors of sauce, including some that would appeal to Texans, i.e., not vinegary and not sweet. Huge pickle slice on the side and choice of side, I settled on the french fries, which were very tasty. The meat stands on its own. I forgo the sauce but instead dip my fry in it which is just right, not overshadowing the delicious brisket. This is the best brisket I've had anywhere outside of Texas.
My husband got the pulled pork sandwich and loved it, but wished he hadn't put on so much sauce as, once again, the delicious meat stands on its own merit. This is the best pulled pork we've had since eating at Colonel Poole's Pig Hill of Fame in Elijay, Georgia. So, Jabo's had hit the ball out of the park twice. How lucky are we to find this place.
And, I can't skip overthe delicious bacon appetizer. Yummmm, bacon. Just bacon and nothing but bacon. What a way to start out what turned out to be one of the best meals we've ever eaten here in Pittsburgh.
Can't fail to mention all the nice staff that welcomed us from the host who made certain the music was on in the dining room we were seated in to Lindsey, our super friendly and attentive server. Plus we met co-owner, Jerry, and had a thoroughly enjoyable chat with him.
If Jabo's keeps cooking like this, they'll keep enjoying the great customer turnout they've already cultivated. Five stars all the way and I can't wait to return.
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