Novosad’s B-B-Q & Sausage Market
Hallettsville, TX 77964
Hours: Open Tue–Fri 8–3, Sat 8–2. Closed Sun & Mon.
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Texas Monthly rating: 3.50
TEXAS MONTHLY SAYS: A Michelangelo of pitmasters carves out well-marbled cuts of brisket.
BBQ SNOB SAYS: 2009: Mounted deer heads watch over chile pepper–covered tablecloths and a Texas tile floor pattern, and a small stereo sitting in the corner on the freezer plays country music. Mutton ribs are a rare menu item, so I had to give them a try. These are not to be confused with lamb, as lamb is a young sheep (less than a year old) and mutton is an older sheep. The ribs were smoky, very fatty, and tender, but the age gave it a much gamier flavor than I was expecting. A dark crust and a deep red smoke line encircled the slices of brisket, but these smoky morsels were sliced with the grain leaving them a bit chewy. The fat also needed more time in the smoker to properly render. If you’re looking for something addictive, head straight toward the spare ribs. They had a scant rub, but a great red crust. The bites of juicy pork were tender, smoky, and spectacular.
