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Jay’s BBQ Shack

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Jay's BBQ Shack in Abilene
Emily Kimbro

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Jay's BBQ Shack in Abilene.
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A Revamped Menu and Kitchen Breathe New Life Into This Abilene Joint

With more space and help, the Stearnses have developed a new brisket recipe and house-made sausages to take Jay’s BBQ Shack to the next level.

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Jay’s BBQ Shack Brings Food Truck Trailer Brisket to Abilene

The cramped quarters create a challenge, but pitmaster Jay Stearns manages to serve up tender, fatty bites anyway.

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Address
602 S 11th St, Abilene, TX 79602
Hours

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Show Full Hours

Sunday Closed

Monday Closed

Tuesday Closed

Wednesday 11AM–2PM

Thursday 11AM–2PM

Friday 11AM–2PM

Saturday 11AM–2PM

Phone
(325) 829-6401
Website
jaysbbqshack.com
Last Updated
July 10, 2022

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