THIS IS WHAT ITS ALL ABOUT - JUST GOOD FOOD

The year was 1931. Edgar Black, Jr., six years old and barefoot, rode his favorite horse "Bess" from Delhi, Texas to Lockhart, Texas. The Black family, on horseback and by wagon, drove their cattle and moved the family and their belongings from the hills of eastern Caldwell County to Lockhart. Edgar Black, Sr., born in 1898, took the family cattle and started the Barbecue Legend that is now, 80 years later, "Black's Barbecue."

Edgar, Sr. went on to develop Black's Barbecue and served as Judge of Caldwell County. Edgar, Jr., served his country in World War II in the Navy and graduated from Texas A&M (Class of 1947), as a distinguished student. He married Norma Jean Nolte and for over 60 years of his life has served six generations of customers the best barbecue and homemade family recipe sausage in the United States.

Edgar Black, Jr. and Norma Jean are without a doubt the Texas King and Queen of Texas Barbecue. Edgar, Jr. was the first barbecue proprietor in the United States to exclusively use the brisket cut of beef. The others soon copied Black's. No family in Texas has continuously owned and operated a major barbecue business longer than the Black's. Other barbecue joints in Texas have been bought and sold to other owners but the Black's own Black's Barbecue and will always own it.

Today, Black's Barbecue is Texas' oldest and best major barbecue restaurant continuously owned and operated by the same family. Four generations of Black's have made this possible with all generations currently involved in the operations of the restaurant. Unlike some other barbecue family businesses, we take pride in being a loving and close family. Edgar and Norma Jean have been married for over 60 years. Both of their sons, Kent (an attorney; Southern Methodist University - Class of 1974) and Terry (a CPA/CFP; University of Texas - Class of 1977), have been married for over 25 years and have provided their parents with six grand children.

Black's Barbecue was selected by United States President Lyndon Baines Johnson to represent Texas barbecue at the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D.C. Black's Barbecue has been recognized by both the Texas Senate and Texas House of Representatives for their part in Texas History. The New York Times, Southern Living, Texas Monthly, Bon Appetit, Gourmet, The Food Network, Money Magazine, The Travel Channel and many others have all written about the Texas Legend - Black's Barbecue. Thank you for visiting Black's Barbecue and y'all come back soon!

Sincerely,
The Black Family

 

Beef Brisket, Pork Ribs/Loin, Beef Ribs, Turkey

$10.98 per pound

Barbecue Chicken

Whole - $8.95
Half - $4.75
Quarter - $3.50

Sandwiches

Sliced Beef - $3.89
Double Beef - $5.39
Pork Loin/Turkey - $3.89
Chopped Beef - $3.89
Sausage - $3.89

Sandwich Combos

Any single meat sandwich - $5.95
Double meat sandwich - plus $1.50

The combo includes the sandwich, a bag of chips and a regular size soft drink. You may substitute a side order for the chips for an additional 50 cents.

Edgar Black's Homemade Sausage

$2.19 Per Ring (Hot)

$1.99 Per Ring (Cold)
$1.85 Per Ring (Cold) (20+)

We also offer Jalapeno/Cheddar and Garlic sausage.

Salad and Vegetables

$1.49 Per 5 oz. Serving
Pint - $3.75
Quart - $6.50

Potato Salad * Macaroni Salad * Cole Slaw * Pinto Beans
Green Beans * Black-Eyed Peas * Mashed Potatoes
Mexican Rice * Sweet Creamed Corn * Sweet Potato

Desserts

Apple * Pecan * Blueberry Pie
$1.99 - Slice
$12.99 - Whole Pie

Peach/Blackberry/Cherry Cobbler
$1.99 - Serving
$5.49 - Pint Cobbler
$9.99 - Quart Cobbler
$19.95 - Whole Cobbler

Scoop of Blue Bell Ice Cream - $1.00
Puddings - Banana & Chocolate - $1.79

Family Pack (Feeds 4)

One pound of your choice of meat -OR- five rings of sausage -OR- 1 1/2 Chickens PLUS 3 pints of sides, sliced pickles, onions, bread and barbecue sauce. - $19.75

Football Fantasy Pack (Feeds 12-16)

Four pounds of brisket, 12 rings of sausage, 3 quarts of beans, 3 quarts of potato salad, 1 loaf of bread, 1 pint of picks, 1 pint of onions, and 1 quart of barbecue sauce. - $99.95

Miscellaneous Items

Corn Bread * Fresh Baked Yeast Rolls
$0.35 Cents

Pickles Spears * Cheddar Cheese Packets * Deviled Eggs * Boiled Eggs
$0.50 Cents

We have various fountain and bottled drinks, sweet tea and beer.

Posted by Chef Bill Brooks, Corporate Chef, U.S. Foodservice, Inc

Opinions expressed are my own and do not necessarily

reflect those of U.S. Foodservice, Inc