One of those 'hidden jewels' of our area, especially when it comes to BBQ, the Hawg Pen is located just 1 mile north of town on CR 336 and the fairgrounds and next to the airport. We have been wanting to try this place, but with our winter schedule it is often not available.
This outfit is a small, modest venue with outside seating and take out available to everyone who stops in. This time of year, they are open according to weather. There is plenty of parking and tables to enjoy your meal. This is yet another venue for the bikers and tourists visiting the Twisted Sisters Motorcycle Ride.
Their menu is primarily BBQ, offering brisket, chicken, sausage and a selection of sides. On the day we arrived for our meal at lunch it was sunny, but only modestly warm. Regardless we were greeted warmly. After chatting with the owner and some other customers for a bit Barb ordered the Sausage Plate while I chose the Brisket Plate. The sausage is actually not a Texas beef sausage, but Cajun Andouille while their links are Boudin. Both were a bit spicy for Barb.
Sausage Plate
Barb and I enjoyed our meals. The staff is friendly and helpful. I loved the brisket; a piece of 'the point' that came chopped and was beautifully smoked, yet moist. She did the sausage was a bit spicy, but both tater salads were mustard based and good. The beans were typical 'cowboy style' or Charro Beans, good as well. The portions are modest. Total cost for lunch was $30, about average for BBQ. A decent meal; easily the best Q in our small town.
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