We decided that we would wait for Redwood Smoke Shack to open their new location in Suffolk, VA to start the BBQ Trail back up. We’re going to try to visit 1 or 2 places a month. Some will be new places to us, and some will be going back to visit some old friends we met along the way. So here we are at a brand-new Redwood Smoke Shack, their 3^rd location.

We tried to make it for opening night, but they sold out. One week later we made it back and they still had pretty much their full menu.

The Restaurant and Staff at Redwood Smoke Shack:

This place is beautiful. Anyone who is familiar with the area will know that this was the old Bennett’s Creek Farm Market. The Redwood team has gutted and added on to the building to make it their own. But they also kept some of the old mementos from the Farm Market to keep some historic charm. It has been several years since we were at the Farm Market so we were thrilled to see what Redwood Smoke Shack has done with the place. Awesome job would be an understatement.

Tammy’s Choices at Redwood Smoke Shack:

Tammy ordered her favorite, Burnt Ends. These are some of the best you can get east of Kansas City. At Redwood Smoke Shack they take perfect cuts of brisket to make them and their effort is your reward if you get these. The smoke and the char makes such a wonderful treat.

 

For her sides, Tammy ordered White Cheddar Mac and Broccoli Salad. She wanted Corn Pudding but that was the one thing they were sold out of. The mac & cheese is wonderful. It’s thick and cheesy with plenty of flavor. The broccoli salad is pretty good too. I really liked the flavor. The sauce gave it a slight sweet taste.

And just for good measure, Bob brought out a sample of their Chicken Salad. When he bought the Farm Market he also bought their chicken salad recipe. However, he does make it with smoked chicken. She loved it. Even I liked it though I’m not a chicken person for the most part.

My Choices at Redwood Smoke Shack:

Here’s where the book comes in so pull up a chair. I ordered the Meat Sweats Sampler. Yes, this comes with 1 ½ pounds of meat. Let’s get started. First up would be the Housemade Jalapeno-

Chedder Sausage. This was some pretty good sausage. It does have a little heat to it but not too much. I think it is a good choice for someone looking to enjoy some sausage. Next up is the Pulled Chicken. Again, I’m not a major fan of chicken but let me just say, you need to try this. The smoke flavor is awesome. At times I almost thought I was eating pork. It’s that good.

So from the chicken let’s move to the Pulled Pork. The smoke and the seasoning is fantastic. To any fan of smoked pork, this is a must try. For those who would tone down the smoke a little,

Redwood Smoke Shack offers plenty of housemade sauces for you. If you look at the picture of my platter you’ll notice 2 cubed chunks. They would be Pork Belly Burnt Ends. I don’t think they normally come on this sampler but how can you say no? They were awesome. I haven’t had pork belly at many places because I just have a hard time finding ones that I like. These I like. Again, the smoke and the glaze make them so good you’re just sad when you finish them.

Now we’re into the home stretch for the meats. I’ll go with the Lean Sliced Brisket. Bob ragged me for getting the lean and not the moist. But I could see the lean and it looked so good. Smokering, bark and pepper, how could I resist? I was like a kid in a candy store. The smoke and seasoning flavors were awesome. I went in the pit area after dinner and Bob showed me a smoker full of brisket for the next day. He did a pinch test and told me they were just about ready to pull them out and wrap them. I thought I was in brisket heaven. They really put a lot of love and attention into all their meats. It shows and you get the reward.

Finally, there are my Pork Spareribs. That’s them laying beside the sausage. It would not be a good idea to reach for one of them. I hate to keep saying it but the smoke and seasoning is awesome. I loved these ribs.

 

And quickly since this is getting long, my sides were Pit Smoked Beans and Cilantro Slaw. I love the beans. They are probably my favorite side. The slaw is also good. It has a good flavor and not too much mayo. That’s a good thing for me.

By the way, Bob did bring me a little piece of the Moist Brisket. You may look at it and see the fat but let me tell you, That fat just melts in your mouth along with the rest of the meat. It is far more tender than the lean. It’s just all personal preference.

Final Thoughts on Redwood Smoke Shack:

Well, I hope you have enjoyed this as much as I have. I’ve been away too long and look forward to getting back out there. What an awesome opportunity to be able to cover the opening of a new

Redwood Smoke Shack. The team here is mostly new. There are a few folks from the other two locations to help get things moving. Good luck to everyone there and just keep up the good work. You’ll get better. We’ve actually known Bob since his food truck days and have watched him work hard and see his dream come true. I wish him and his team the very best. This is a wonderful addition for Suffolk as well. If you want some awesome BBQ stop by and check them out. You can’t go wrong with anything here.

Now For Your Thoughts:

I would love to hear from you on your visit to Redwood Smoke Shack. Yes, the line was probably long and sometimes slow moving. But did the food make you forget the wait? Ours did. Please scroll down and leave a comment. I’ll get them posted as soon as I can. Let everyone know how you feel about them.

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You can check out their website at: https://redwoodsmokeshack.com/

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Enjoy the ride, good eating and thanks for stopping by.