For Real Texas BBQ
Savor Pok-E-Joe's in Boonesboro
Not too long ago, Texas BBQ came to the Boonesboro Shopping Center in northwest Lynchburg. Pok-E-Joe's set up shop with its selection of great smoked meats and much needed food services.
While Pok-E-Joe's may be best known for its Texas BBQ it is much more. Walter Hughes, the founder and owner, offers catering services ranging from office luncheons to your backyard bash. Having a seminar? Save yourself a lot of work and let Pok-E-Joe's handle the lunch arrangements.
Pok-E-Joe's is in the information age as well. For those busy on-the-go people, they have made it possible to order online and have your food waiting when you drive up. How do you do that?
Just go to www.pokejoesbbq.com, click on the "Online Ordering Now Available" and follow your nose.
The "Take Out" selections are sized to make sure no one goes hungry. They range from your choice of one pound of smoked meat, four sides and all the fixin's to feed 3-4 people; or two pounds of meat and sides to feed 5-6 people; or the big three pounds of meat and three-and-a-half pounds of side items for 7-10 people.
There's nothing like good beef brisket or chopped beef Texas BBQ; just ask anyone who has tried Pok-E-Joe's hickory smoked "Q". But guess what? Their Smoked Meat Market also includes hand sliced pork, ham, turkey and sausage; and all of them are unbeatable. Let's not forget the chicken either.
While the BBQ is new to Boonesboro, it has been in Lynchburg for awhile. Hughes used to serve his smoked creations out of a great-looking trolley on Lakeside Drive and even a Chevron service station. Most times Walter worked solo.
Photo: The Famous Landmark Pok-E-Joe's BBQ Trolley. Yep, it's still in use.
As he told News and Advance's Staff Writer Casey Gillis as reported in her byline on May 20th, 2009, “I was working out in the weather, in the snow and ice....Now I have sinks and air conditioning. It’s been awesome.”
The restaurant itself is small, with four booths along one wall and a counter that seats ten, facing the grill and cooking area.
It's not the ambiance that brings 'em in, it's the aroma of hickory smoke and promise of the best (and only) Texas BBQ in town.
With great "Q", timing is everything; it can't be rushed.
As Walter puts it,
"There's good smoke in the mountains...just the right amounts of seasoned oak and hickory make our sweet smoke fragrance for our meats. Long before the party begins...Pok-E-Joe's begins slowly smoking the meats at 190 to 210 degrees for 12 to 16 hours...yes, it's a long time, but the flavor makes it absolutely worth it. Our spice rubs not only season the meat, it cures it too, developing a crust around each tender slice."
It is obviouse that turning out great smoked meat is an artform and every step of the process affects the taste but it all starts with the highest quality meats available.
Photo: Restaurant Manager, Tracy, overseeing the counter and grill
A great selecion of sides include Ranch Style Pinto Beans, Cole Slaw, Really Good Cream Corn, Texas Hush Puppies and super Mac & Cheese. Also, let's not forget the Fresh Cut Fries and salads (as a meal or side).
Of particular note is that they also make their own barbeque sauces, rubs, seasonings, dressings and desserts.
Pok-E-Joe's goal is to offer quality food at affordable prices and they have met that goal with some to spare.
Photo: Pok-E-Joe's doorway to great taste; Howdy, come on in!
Be sure to check out their website to see the latest menu and prices. As with any food service establishment, prices are subject to change
Hours:
Monday - Saturday: 10:39 a.m. to 8:09 p.m.
Pok-E-Joe's
4925 Boonesboro Road
Lynchburg, VA 24503
Tel: 434-386-5637
www.pokejoesbbq.com
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