Dining Guide
Hashknife on the Chisholm
Like a mirage in the desert, the Hashknife springs up out of nowhere at an otherwise unremarkable intersection just north of Mineral Wells. Pitmaster Jim McLennan and his wife, Lesa, have been in business here only since 2006, but Jim’s been serving up ’cue for oil field workers and nearby ranches since he was sixteen. We could taste the experience: His pecan-and-oak-smoked ribs were juicy and his vinegar slaw unparalleled.
City: Peadenville
Cuisine: Barbecue
Method: Pecan and oak; gas-fired smoker
Pitmaster: Jim McLennan
Pro-tip: Gargantuan loaves of yeast bread (just $5) are made using the proprietor's grandmother's recipe.
Address: 8131 N. U.S. 281, Peadenville, TX, 76067
Hours: Wed-Thur 11-7:00, F-Sat 11-7:30
Phone: 940-445-1899
Year Opened: 2006
Last updated: May 3, 2013
Reviews
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2013 Top 50 BBQ Joint Closes
The phone rang. “Mr. Vaughn, this is the Parker County Sheriff’s office.” There wasn’t actually an officer at the other end of the line. It was Big Jim McLennan calling, the pitmaster at Hashknife on the Chisholm in Peadenville, Texas. …
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Hashknife on the Chisholm
Staunch traditionalists who refuse to eat meat that’s been smoked in a gas-fired pit should drive right on past this remote joint just north of Mineral Wells without stopping. That way, there’ll be more of the smoky brisket—cut into thick, …
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Hashknife on the Chisholm
This joint has been on my list for a long time. Back in June 2008 Texas Monthly’s “Top 50 BBQ Joints” listed Hashknife on the Chisholm, and a name like that really piqued my attention. Peadenville is barely a blip …
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Hashknife on the Chisholm
Like a mirage in the desert, the Hashknife springs up out of nowhere at an otherwise unremarkable intersection just north of Mineral Wells. Pitmaster Jim McLennan and his wife, Lesa, have been in business here only since 2006, but Jim’s …