I didn’t know much about Snows going in, except that Texas Monthly claims it the best BBQ in Texas; you know a small ignorable claim…. Other than that I knew they opened early on Saturday, the only day they are open, and sell meat until they are out, usually sometime around noon. So yes I was expecting a life changing BBQ experience.
So Snows is a rather small establishment, building wise anyway. About six tables that seat six a piece inside, which we made use of since it was raining that morning and some more tables outside near the smokers. Inside, the line was short, compared to what I’ve heard, but the proximity around the counter/food servage area still felt rather crowded.
I went with a two meat plate. Brisket and sausage with two sides, both potato salad because they were out of everything else. And lastly all the beans you can eat!
Since this is Texas BBQ, it’s only proper to start with the brisket. At first, the brisket was so moist and delicious. I was even privileged to get an end piece of the cut and it rocked my world. The sausage on the other hand was a gamble. I’ve yet to find good sausage on this meat tour. Unfortunately the house won this one, being dry as a bone. So I went back to the brisket; unfortunately it was dry. It was nothing I’ve ever seen before. How did something so delicious and moist, dry up in a matter of minutes? Was it the weather?
So I turned to the sauce. While not my cup of tea, a pretty sweat sauce and runny, but it got me through my meal. The potato salad was average, but the beans were a nice touch.
Afterwords, we headed outside to take some photos. Saw the meat smokers and got the meet the owners. Very nice folk! And then we headed for pie, but that’s another story.
Looking back I must say, I was a little disappointed. The brisket was delicious until it got dry, the sausage was dry from the beginning and the sides were OK. The experience was great, the people were nice and the south Texas animals were plump. I still say that horse looked like a cow, or perhaps bound for France.
