In the heart of Central Texas, where barbecue is king, Eric’s Family BBQ offers a genuine taste of the region’s famed culinary tradition. They adhere to the classic Central Texas style, employing a simple salt and pepper rub and slow-smoking their meats over mesquite wood in an offset smoker. This technique imparts an authentic pit barbecue flavor, characterized by indirect heat and gentle smoke infusion.
The brisket at Eric’s Family BBQ is a standout. Each slab is generously portioned, boasting a beautiful, dark, and crunchy bark that gives way to tender, pink, smoke-ringed meat within. The unmistakable aroma of earthy mesquite permeates every bite, delivering a truly exceptional brisket experience. While opinions may vary on succulence, the quality here is undeniably top-tier.
Beyond beef, Eric’s Family BBQ truly shines with their pork offerings. The pulled pork is a revelation – incredibly tender strands, infused with smoky cumin notes, practically melt in your mouth. The spareribs are equally impressive, featuring a flavorful spice crust and meat that yields easily from the bone, but not so much that it loses its satisfying chew. For those who enjoy a saucier experience, tables are equipped with large bottles of both plain and spicy barbecue sauce, both boasting a bright red hue and a hint of steak sauce complexity.
Even the smoked turkey at Eric’s Family BBQ is noteworthy, particularly when assembled into a sandwich on a soft brioche bun. Adding a squirt of tangy Carolina-style mustard barbecue sauce and a generous topping of sweet, caraway-seed coleslaw elevates this turkey sandwich to another level. While the house-made jalapeño-cheddar sausage links might be slightly coarse in texture and could benefit from snappier casings, the classic sides more than compensate. Expect perfectly gooey mac and cheese, a refreshing sour-cream potato salad, flavorful elote with a chile kick, and incredibly rich, pork-laden pinto beans.
And don’t overlook dessert at Eric’s Family BBQ. Unlike many barbecue establishments where sweets are an afterthought, here they are a highlight. Indulge in the ultra-creamy banana pudding or the miniature, intensely sticky pecan pies – either is the perfect sweet ending to a true Texas BBQ feast at Eric’s Family BBQ.
