[shaw8700@outlook.com]

Originally Posted by BuddaDude

As a former brisket judge in Texas I’d say your options are limited locally. The next time in Ocala, try Big Lee’s Serious BBQ. The brisket is superb and the pulled pork melts in your mouth. One of the only places around here where I found burnt ends too. After eating, we always leave with a pound of each to enjoy for the rest of the week. The owner started with a food truck and beat Bobby Flay on the Food Network channel. Also, Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives did a segment on them a couple years ago.

Okay, we’ll try Big Lee’s. I’ll let you know how it turns out.

[kkingston57]

Originally Posted by Aloha

Yes, Dickey's Barbecue Pit smokes their meat on-site in hickory wood burning pits:

Dickey's smokes their meats low and slow for 12–14 hours a day in open kitchens where guests can watch the Certified Pit Masters.

Dickey's smokes a variety of meats, including beef brisket, pulled pork, St. Louis style ribs, polish sausage, spicy cheddar sausage, smoked turkey, and marinated chicken.

The flavor is authentic and not overbearing due to the 12-14 hours slow cooking over hickory wood.

Dickey'''s Barbecue | BBQ Near Me | Lunch Restaurant | Food Near Me

I am in and around this store 2-3X a month. Never seen or smelled any smoke in and around this restaurant.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by Pinball wizard

I recently went to Dickey's in Brownwood and I was very disappointed. First, my food was room temperature (at best). I asked for it to be reheated and the guy behind the counter said the ovens were off and it would take 20 minutes just to get it to temperature. Add to that, the ribs were a very sad excuse for ribs.

I would recommend Oakwood BBQ on 301 or in Fruitland park.

Next time saddle up and go to Buc cees

[BobnBev]

Originally Posted by shaw8700@outlook.com

Okay, we’ll try Big Lee’s. I’ll let you know how it turns out.

I'll be waiting.

[Pairadocs]

Originally Posted by biggamefish1

Do they cook their food and smoke their meat on-site?

I don't know but have wondered the same when I passed it as I entered the WM. I highly doubt it ? ? But, could be wrong ! Speaking of, anyone tried "I BBQ" on OBT going south toward Leesburg ? Have heard "it's not a place you'd notice but it sure is good".

[Pairadocs]

Originally Posted by asianthree

Their Mac and cheese comes in a boil in bag, so my guess is no onsite smoker

A boiling bag ? One word; YUCK ! And more and more people are getting suspicious of all the micro plastics people are ingesting !

[Pairadocs]

[QUOTE=Aloha;2382011]Yes, Dickey's Barbecue Pit smokes their meat on-site in hickory wood burning pits:

Dickey's smokes their meats low and slow for 12–14 hours a day in open kitchens where guests can watch the Certified Pit Masters.

Dickey's smokes a variety of meats, including beef brisket, pulled pork, St. Louis style ribs, polish sausage, spicy cheddar sausage, smoked turkey, and marinated chicken.

The flavor is authentic and not overbearing due to the 12-14 hours slow cooking over hickory wood.

Good to know. I actually didn't see the open kitchens, are they located INSIDE or are they BEHIND the Walmart ?

[Pairadocs]

Originally Posted by shaw8700@outlook.com

We went to a Dickey’s here once. Now, the hub teases me with it saying things “if you don’t quit doing whatever, I’m going to take you to Dickey’s”. Enough said.

If you want real barbecue, go to Mission.

Not knocking Mission, we go there, but just like 4 Rivers, Mission is NOT what it was before it decided to become a franchise chain. Locally, Oak Wood has a few locations, but not a national chain, and there has to be a reason a "local joint" can survive for over 25 years. We're Fl natives and have gone to O.W. for at least that long, same quality today as then. BTW, not related to anyone associated with the place, but started going there years ago when still working in Tavares area; so good would drive to Leesburg for lunch. When we retired, we moved about 9 miles....lol... to build a home in The Villages, so still close to O.W..

[Pairadocs]

Originally Posted by shaw8700@outlook.com

Dickey’s is a chain, and most of them are franchises. So the quality varies within the chain. There’s something about when they reach in to the warmer and pull out the brisket that’s wrapped in plastic. No bueno.

Totally AGREE ! Yuck, chains, yuck. Have yet to find a place that goes full on chain franchise that IMPROVES ! 4 Rivers BBQ (once proclaimed among the nation's best, and we had it right here near Winter Park, Portillos another example of a place that is nothing like it once was before becoming a chain, not even the "famous" chocolate cake is the same !

[Hape2Bhr]

Originally Posted by BuddaDude

As a former brisket judge in Texas I’d say your options are limited locally. The next time in Ocala, try Big Lee’s Serious BBQ. The brisket is superb and the pulled pork melts in your mouth. One of the only places around here where I found burnt ends too. After eating, we always leave with a pound of each to enjoy for the rest of the week. The owner started with a food truck and beat Bobby Flay on the Food Network channel. Also, Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives did a segment on them a couple years ago.

We had burnt ends at Artman Country Smokehouse on Rt 42 earlier this year. I thought they were quite tasty.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by Hape2Bhr

We had burnt ends at Artman Country Smokehouse on Rt 42 earlier this year. I thought they were quite tasty.

I will second that. Forgot how good they were

[shaw8700@outlook.com]

Originally Posted by Pairadocs

Not knocking Mission, we go there, but just like 4 Rivers, Mission is NOT what it was before it decided to become a franchise chain. Locally, Oak Wood has a few locations, but not a national chain, and there has to be a reason a "local joint" can survive for over 25 years. We're Fl natives and have gone to O.W. for at least that long, same quality today as then. BTW, not related to anyone associated with the place, but started going there years ago when still working in Tavares area; so good would drive to Leesburg for lunch. When we retired, we moved about 9 miles....lol... to build a home in The Villages, so still close to O.W..

Yes, but Oakwood is not barbecue. It’s good, and sometimes I go there, but it isn’t barbecue.

[shaw8700@outlook.com]

Oh, and I should add, I’m from Texas. All this barbecue talk makes me think it’s time to break out the smoker.

[walterray1]

Originally Posted by Hape2Bhr

We had burnt ends at Artman Country Smokehouse on Rt 42 earlier this year. I thought they were quite tasty.

We have not been to Artmans so cant comment on the food. We do like burnt ends though and would be interested in trying them there. However, I have looked up their menu online and burnt ends are not listed.

[Pairadocs]

Originally Posted by kkingston57

I am in and around this store 2-3X a month. Never seen or smelled any smoke in and around this restaurant.

Same here, apparently they must do this BEHIND the store, but never saw where that could be either, I think that's why you see them take it from some kind of "warmer" thing wrapped up in a plastic coating.