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In Peachland (population roughly 400) I experienced some of the best Texas-style barbecue at Jon G’s Barbecue, which grew from a popular food truck to a brick-and-mortar that opens only on Saturdays: Garren “Jon G” and Kelly Kirkman smoke through 600–700 pounds of meat each week, with brisket accounting for about half, and customers commonly line up 100+ deep at opening and even “tailwait” with chairs and cold brews because once it’s gone it’s gone. The brisket, ribs, pulled pork, and housemade sausage links (including a divine Cheerwine link) are the stars, and sides like grits with “cowboy candy” (jalapeños), Mexican street corn salad, and mac and cheese make fitting companions; the food truck also still appears in Charlotte on Instagram. - Eater Staff