Peach Tea Glazed Pork Belly — My absolute favorite bite of BBQ I’ve had in a long time. It was soft, it was fatty, and most importantly, wasn’t too sweet. These perfect squares of pork bliss ruined belly for me forever.
Brisket — Slightly overcooked, which was disappointing considering they were fatty cuts. The flavor was wonderful, but you couldn’t help knowing that this could have been better. Not the worst brisket by a long shot, but expectations were high.
Pulled Lamb — This brought a lot of pastrami flavors to the table. Not gamey at all, incredibly moist, and surprisingly more delicious than I anticipated. Definitely a sleeper hit.
Jalapeno Popper Sausage — Again, probably the best sausage I’ve ever had. Flavorful, smooth, melty, gooey, spicy, and the skin created a wonderful textural bite that I loved. Shame I only bought one…
Scalloped Potatoes — A non-traditional dish that I loved and tasted very similar to how I make mine. The potatoes were soft, smokey, creamy, and the crust on top added a nice crunch.
Gouda Mac and Cheese — For me, what makes a great mac and cheese is its ability not to seize up after ten seconds of air exposure. This did not. Creamy all the way through, cheesy bites throughout, and the breadcrumbs on top were extra credit.
Chorizo Cheddar Grits — This side was a textural masterpiece. It legitimately sent me into the shadow realm and threw away the key. Slightly spicy, and ultimately delicious.
Beans — Did I mention the beans are free? Did I mention the beans are delicious? If you’re a fan of “stewy” beans, you will leave incredibly happy with this tomato-based side.
InterStellar BBQ surely earned their No. 2 spot and should be on everyone’s radar coming into Austin. An absolutely incredible experience from the moment I stepped in line.
