On a tip from an old Houston Press, we checked out Pierson & Company Bar-B-Que and holy hell are we glad we did. We could tell it was a good idea when we rolled up on the unassuming building, standing alone on some land on TC Jester & Tidwell. It just looked like a place that served damn good BBQ. If you've had a lot of good BBQ, you know what I mean.
As we walked in, that slobber inducing smell hit us like a Ike Turner backhand. Sandy even exclaimed aloud, not to me mind you, just to anyone within earshot "Dear God it smells good in here!" We were greeted by two women, one who asked if we had ever been there. "No", we replied and without hesitation she said: "Well let me get you some samples." Before we even realized what she said, she was ducking back into the kitchen, only to bring back two small ribs, two small pieces of brisket, and two small pieces of sausage. We couldn't believe it. Never before had I been offered samples in a BBQ joint. This service alone would have brought us back for a repeat visit.
Sandy ordered the chopped beef sandwich and I got some ribs and brisket. The stuff was absolutely amazing. Ribs were fall off the bone. I know that term gets thrown around a lot, but I'm being literal here. They were killer. The brisket was the perfect balance of meat to fatty substance. The sauce was just like I like it. It had a kick, but it didn't overpower the meat. I always say a good sauce can turn bad BBQ good or vice versa. I would say this meat didn't even need the sauce, but I'd drink the stuff straight out of a glass.
Rarely do you find such good food with such friendly folks behind the counter, but Pierson & Company got it right. My only warnings: 1) There are only three tables in the place, so go at a slightly off hour. 2) Plan on going straight home afterwards 'cause, due to the small size of the place, you're gonna smell like you were standing right over the pit.
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