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The Salt Lick ~ "Foodie" Friday 4/20/18

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Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899

One of my favorite places with family is with this iconic place I'm sharing with you today. Many a birthday parties have been held here through the years in our family. Its about a 45 minute trek from NW Austin but worth the time spent reminiscing of past get-togethers.  BBQ is a major food group in Texas and here in Central Austin, this is where you'll find some of the best!

 

THE SALT LICK                 https://saltlickbbq.com/

The Salt Lick originated about 1967 when the Roberts family decided to clear an area on the Roberts family land in Driftwood, TX and build a BBQ pit.  He would start cooking on a Thursday night, sleep on a cot next to the pit and then sell the meat until it was gone.

 

Those family recipes are the basis for what they cook today. They seat over 800 people and on an average Saturday they feed around 2000 people and now also have a second location in nearby Round Rock, TX. What makes them so successful is they do not use tomatoes in their barbecue sauce, so it doesn't burn or taste bitter.  They finish cooking their meats over an open fire that is fed with live oak wood that is the most solid and heavy oak wood. Briskets are cooked 20-24 hours and pork ribs & sausages about 3 hours with lots of basting along the way.

 

A sampling of what is available at the Salt Lick: Family style all you can eat beef brisket, pork ribs, sausage, potato salad, cole slaw and beans... You can also get individual plates of your favorite meat alone or as a combo.  Feel like a sandwich? They are also available: sliced or chopped beef, pulled pork, sausage, turkey and Marino's triple chop with chopped brisket, sausage & ribs with pickles and onions. Top it all off with a great BBQ dessert - a slice of homemade pecan pie or chocolate pecan pie, blackberry or peach cobbler and, of course, a scoop of ice cream on top!

 

Enjoy this video from the Salt Lick in Driftwood:

 

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Comments (16)

Anita Clark
Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA
Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

Oh my Dorie, the Salt Lick sounds like a popular place. Good BBQ food is always appreciated by my family.

Apr 20, 2018 05:11 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

We would love to join you for a good meal at the Salt Lick.

Apr 20, 2018 05:34 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Good morning, Dorie... now you'll have me craving brisket all day long!

Apr 20, 2018 05:38 AM
Amanda S. Davidson
Amanda Davidson Real Estate Group Brokered By Real - Alexandria, VA
Alexandria Virginia Homes For Sale

Dorie, I love the name, so creative! Salt Lick sounds right up our alley, nothing like good BBQ. 

Apr 20, 2018 05:43 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Good morning,  Dorie - "Iconic"  is the word that comes to mind and the term "must go" quickly follows. Another great Austin dining review. 

Apr 20, 2018 05:57 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Even though I don't eat a lot of BBQ these days, I doubt I could pass up on trying this place out.

Apr 20, 2018 06:24 AM
Sheri Sperry - MCNE®
Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ
(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

Hi Dorie Dillard - You have never had BBQ until you have had Texas BBQ.  The Salt Lick sounds delectable and mouth watering.

Apr 20, 2018 06:30 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Dorie,

The Salt Lick sounds exactly what is in my mind when I think of Texas.  It is definitely a Texas brand.  Wishing you a great day.  A

Apr 20, 2018 07:21 AM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Morning Dorie.

Love brisket, the texture and flavor are hard to beat.

Apr 20, 2018 07:28 AM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

I like family style restaurants, and this one seems like a fun place to frequent for those delicious BBQ treats.

Apr 20, 2018 08:14 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Dorie

I always enjoy your foodie picks, and Austin sure is laden with great places. The Salt Lick sounds terrific, even though it’s just past breakfast time for me...and I just spend 2.5 hours on the freeway!!

Happy Friday - have a great weekend.

Jeff

Apr 20, 2018 08:37 AM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Good afternoon Dorie- this a great choice.  Love the video.

Apr 20, 2018 10:43 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

H Dorie- very familiar with the Salt Lick and you are so right, barbecue is a well known food group in Texas. 

Apr 20, 2018 04:34 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

"The Salt Lick". . .What a delightful and original name that is, Dorie.  

Apr 21, 2018 06:57 AM
Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

Mmm...sounds like secret recipes hard to work to be palate pleasers !

Apr 22, 2018 02:27 AM
Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®
Lewisburg, WV
Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

Sounds and looks sooooooo good. I would love some of the Salt Lick's ribs.

Apr 22, 2018 06:15 PM