If flying neon pigs aren’t enough to draw you into a Bar-b-Que joint then it is quite possible that nothing ever will. And so it was without high expectations, but with heightened curiosity that Poncho and Lefty stepped off of Broadway and into Jack’s Bar-B-Que in the heart of Nashville’s downtown “district”.Once you’re through the door of Jack’s and take a deep breath of the heavy, smoke filled air you know, “this is going to be good.” The concrete floors and red checked table clothes complete the feeling.
Jack (or one his employees) takes your order at the head of a cafeteria-style line. The menu is vast enough to please BBQ connoisseurs from across the south. There is beef brisket for the Texan, South Carolina mustard-based sauce, and even Kansas City sweet sauce. Turkey, sausage and of course pulled-pork round out the choices of perfectly smoked meat. There’s also macaroni and cheese, a lovely vinegar based slaw, BBQ beans and other sides to complete your meal.
All of this may sound a lot like your nearest chain BBQ place – attempting to be just good enough at all styles of BBQ but never hanging their hat in one place. The difference is that Jacks does them all – but does them well.
Even the corn bread is worth mentioning. As much like cake as bread, the dense slices are not to be skipped.
A BBQ purist will note the lack of Brunswick stew on the menu. Maybe it’s the style, maybe one of the pigs flew off with the stirring stick, who knows? At any rate the tasty sides, perfectly sweetened tea, and even a selection of pie slices just begging to come out of their syran wrap make for an excellent Bar-b-Que experience.
Items we ordered:
Smoked Turkey, Pulled Pork, BBQ Beans, Macaroni and Cheese, Slaw, Corn bread, and Sweet Tea.
Smoked Turkey, Pulled Pork, BBQ Beans, Macaroni and Cheese, Slaw, Corn bread, and Sweet Tea.
615-254-5715
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