Hard Eight BBQ – A True Taste of Texas
I love good BBQ, and tonight I finally had the chance to experience authentic Texas barbecue at Hard Eight BBQ. This place is unlike any other restaurant I have visited. They run a buffet-line style selection process...
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Hard Eight BBQ – A True Taste of Texas
I love good BBQ, and tonight I finally had the chance to experience authentic Texas barbecue at Hard Eight BBQ. This place is unlike any other restaurant I have visited. They run a buffet-line style selection process that works beautifully. Pro tip for first-timers: read the sign before you enter. It explains the process and will save you from over-ordering, something I admittedly failed to do.
Since this was my first visit, I decided to try a little bit of everything: brisket, pulled pork, spicy sausage, bacon-wrapped shrimp, fried okra, twice-baked potato salad, baked beans, and corn on the cob. The BBQ was excellent across the board, but the fried okra stole the show and was hands down the best I have ever had.
While outside, I had the chance to chat with one of the cooks, who explained that a crew comes in at 10 PM every night to start cooking the meats. They use massive BBQ pits fueled by fresh wood coals from two giant wood burners. It was an impressive operation and made me appreciate the flavor even more.
If you are looking for something unique and authentically Texan, head over to Hard Eight BBQ and experience it for yourself. Just be prepared to eat and enjoy a lot.