( a review of bechtelsville’s hillbilly bbq )

a review of bechtelsville’s hillbilly bbq
by amy strauss

ever since late 2009, a tasty trove of upscale street food trucks has embraced the urban dining scene. scouting through populated roads to sling their above-par hand-held treats to anyone packing cash and abruptly swarming streets to battle out their ongoing turf wars, has consequentially made the world of mobile munchies seen in a brighter light.

however, street trucks haven't transitioned as easily onto the streets of the suburbs, which makes sense when considering the issue of foot traffic. but, that being said, it doesn't mean local vendors aren't attempting to push their delicious products on four wheels—even if it's a rare gig.

every day, to work and home, or to wherever my lil' heart scoots, i pass hillbilly bbq. the grilling truck, located on route 100 on the brim of bechtelsville, floods my local scene with the most glorious of smoked meat smells. it was inevitable that i'd grab some grub to-go in due time.

of course, as temperatures recently slid into the 90-degree range, i decided to dine out in the beating sun and meet jr reinhart, the grilling mastermind behind the local barbecue joint. reinhart, who i wish to now crown the king of all mobile food trucks, crafts a delightful pulled pork 'wich slathered with homemade slaw, thousand island dressing, and his special hillbilly bbq sauce.

the pleasing proprietor, who had his grilling bug sparked when his wife and daughter gifted him a barbecue set seven years ago, prepares all of your deserved meaty marvels in his mini-eatery, including entire racks of ribs, beef brisket, grilled chicken, and of course, my adored pulled pork.

my beau, bob, opted for the choice of a half-beef, half-pork pulled sammy, which he doused in reinhart's deliciously tangy sauce, also offering the perfect combo of sweet and smoky.

we couldn't help but to also sample, at the least, one of the local's sides, which was the bbq baked potato. flooded with generous layers of pulled beef, hillbilly seasoned dust, hillbilly bbq sauce, shredded cheese, and sour cream, this nearby mecca of comfort food easily made me a barbecue addict—just after one delicious bite.

 

open thursday – sunday, 11.00 a.m. – 7.00 p.m.

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