Was in the mood for some new que so stopped into Texas Pit BBQ in Saginaw today for lunch. From the outside this place has all the hallmarks of a great bbq joint: crappy neighborhood, freestanding building in need of remodel, working class clientele and a dark, smokey interior.
Ordered up the sliced beef sandwich with baked beans and potato salad. Service is cafeteria style and after waiting a few minutes for my meat to be cut, the cashier delivered the goods for me. Keep your eyes above the waist line to avoid seeing the messy floor. Again - a hallmark of a great bbq joint! The brisket was cut from the point with lean and fatty meat. Both were heavily smoked with a spicey finish. The bark stood up to the mustard and buttered bread. While I enjoyed the sandwich - many would say the meat was over smoked. I admit I’ll be tasting this for the rest of the day. The lean was overly dry and I was thankful for the moisture of the fatty meat.
The sides were decent to above average. The beans, which start out as ranch style “I sort of tried” beans, are jazzed up with brown sugar and hunks of brisket. They were good enough to make me forget their humble beginnings. The potato salad was acceptable and cold but I prefer a few chunks of potato versus the “approved for the nursing home” variety they serve.
Overall - if you happen to be in Saginaw and need a quick que fix I’d recommend stopping in. I wouldn’t go far out of the way to drive here though.
