Truth BBQ

Brisket, Duroc Pulled Pork, Pork Ribs, Burnt Ends Boudin

BBQ Sauce

Corn Pudding

Pickles

Onions

Banana Caramel Cake

Olive Oil Cake

Banana Pudding

Originated in Brenham in 2015 many will cite Truth BBQ as the best in Houston, its current rank of #3 on Texas Monthly’s statewide list suggesting something even more from pitmaster Leonard Botello’s smoked Meats served from a sprawling space in The Heights.

Both traditional and inspired, Saturday’s Whole Hog taking notes from Carolina while Tater Tot Casserole and Corn Pudding step away from Beans, Mac’ and Slaw, savvy guests will make use of online pre-order to skip lines over an hour – though personal experience suggests front-of-house issues.

Homey despite the success, guests in gameday attire expected on College Football opening weekend, it was just past 2:30pm that staff was found struggling to keep pace, the pre-paid Tres Leches “sold out” and Brownies from the website “not made in months” leading to a bag packed with alternatives and minus a side of Casserole.

Unpacked on an indoor table, modern country at a dull roar overhead, it was after snapping a few quick photos that first bites thankfully showed why people line up as Truth’s Brisket packs a lot of Pepper around rendered fat and supple flesh while Ribs and Duroc Pork are each flavored well enough to be enjoyed without housemade Sauce.

Not forgetting Brisket Boudin, a Cajun masterpiece balancing Garlic with Burnt Ends inside a snappy Skin, sweets come from Janel Botello and baker Laquita Wilkins, the Banana Pudding offering unrivaled texture thanks to thick Cream while Olive Oil Cake (offered to replace more expensive Tres Leches) fell far short of Banana layers divided by Frosting and Caramel.

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