Uncle Sam’s Barbecue
Hueytown, AL (outside of Birmingham)
http://www.unclesamsbbq.com/
At the start of 2009, I never would’ve thought that I would spend anytime in Alabama, especially Hueytown. Funny where life take you though! Okay, maybe not.
Uncle Sams Barbecue is a converted Long John Silver’s. Walk in and sit where-ya-like type of place. Service was attentive and friendly, about four waitresses in the dining room and running the cash register. I found my server to be the definition of down home hospitality as she called me “hun” a few times. I couldn’t help but think there is a light cigarette somewhere behind the counter that she has a few puffs of between tables!
I ordered the Jumbo Pork Sandwich for $3.99 They had a list of sides, so I mentioned that I would take the potato salad. She corrected me and said that that I get all of the sides!
So, get this, for $3.99 I had a Jumbo Pork Sandwich, Baked Beans, Cole Slaw and French Fries!! So far, so good and I was loving this place.
$3.99 for this entire plate.... Boo-yeah!
Meal arrived and the jumbo sandwich was a strong serving, no doubt about it! I found the pork to be tasty, but it lacked a smoky depth that I like in my barbecue. It was moist and lean, but a little bland for my taste. The sauce was thinner than Sweet Baby Ray’s and had more kick to it. As far as a barbecue sandwich, I would give it a 7/10.
Cole slaw was watery and bland. It was more vinegar than mayo and it is difficult to identify vegetables otherwise than cabbage. The fries were out of the bag frozen, but politely salted and hot…they really hit the spot. Baked Beans were pretty solid. I couldn’t find any bacon in them, but they were pretty good.
Would I Buy It Again? On value alone, sure! This place was packed for lunch and it is easy to see why. How they made a profit with this meal was beyond my comprehension!? It wasn’t the best barbecue that I have had, but it surely wasn’t the worst. I have to admit that Uncle Sam’s was a fun find in Hueytown.
Btw, I have to include that Pat Robertson’s TV show was playing in the background. I always have to make note of when there is religious propaganda with my meal. I always get an e-mail or so and plenty of shitty comments that I have to admin out! No comment here, just saying what was on the TV 
-WIBIA
Tags: baked beans, barbecue, cole slaw, Food, Fries, pulled pork, uncle sam's
$3.99, what a deal! I’ve had coleslaw that was really watery and vinegary like that, and I’m not a fan.
Regarding the TV program choice, I’ll simply say this. If Pat Robertson was on the TV in there, and it was audible, I’d be out the door finding another restaurant!
With old Pat on the tube, I would have to get my meal to go. For $3.99, it is just more than a school lunch and looks far better.