BBQ restaurants that I visit almost always smoke their own meats, however, the smokers are usually outside or in the kitchen away from the view of the customers. It’s disappointing because the customers do not get to see all the work that goes into making the BBQ they enjoy so much. Martin’s BBQ changes all of that for their customers. Their pit is right there inside the restaurant.
You can watch the meat go in and come out. You can see and smell the smoky flavor in the air as soon as you walk in. And be warned, you will smell like BBQ when you leave – so be prepared to get hungry later on. If the smoke is too overwhelming, you can sit on their covered patio for some fresh air.
They have many meat options to select from. I had to go with my staple, pulled pork. I also really wanted to try their smoked turkey. Luckily they offer a combo plate that allows the choice of two meats plus two of their homemade sides and Texas toast. I love Texas toast with BBQ – Martin’s toasts the bread on both sides so that it is buttery and crispy.
The smoked turkey was not over-powered with smoke flavor. It did not have any crispy edges the way the pork did, nevertheless, it was still delicious. It was very juicy which I was not expecting. The pulled pork had great bark and was also very juicy. The meats could hold their own in flavor but the taste was elevated when the homemade BBQ sauce was added.
There are lots of sides to choose from. I went for the mac and cheese (a perfect pairing with BBQ) and the baked beans. Even the beans had a wonderful smoky flavor. I also made sure to order an extra side of their homemade French fries to share with the table.
If you are in the mood for BBQ then Martin’s BBQ Joint is the place to be. See their complete menu at www.martinsbbqjoint.com
Enjoy!
T
