Uncle Jones B.B.Q. Back in Business Food Truck Style

Driving south on 436  just before 17-92 there used to be one of the greatest little restaurants for barbecue and soul food, Uncle Jones B.B.Q.  The restaurant was sold some time ago and the building was torn down, but Uncle Jones is still smoking his famous ribs and beef brisket and serving them with sides of collard greens, potatoes, baked beans or mac and cheese.  The difference?  Uncle Jones B.B.Q. is now a food truck located on the site of the old Uncle Jones B.B.Q. restaurant. 

I was on that end of Altamonte Springs the other day when I saw the smoker going and knew that after my errands were complete, it would be a lunch destination.  

I was not disappointed when I pulled into the lot and walked over to order from the window.  The menu written on the side of the truck contained such greats as the chopped pork sandwich, chicken sandwich, lunch specials that included meat, bread and a side and of course the famous ribs and beef brisket.

I ordered the chopped pork sandwich, a side of potatoes and a can of soda and with my choice of the mild sauce vs. the spicy sauce, sat down on one of the large picnic tables shaded with it's own colorful umbrella.  It was a beautiful Florida spring day with hot sun and a bit of a breeze blowing through the not so distant trees on the lot.  The sandwich roll was fresh and soft and the pork had the perfect smoked flavor that was accented by the tangy sweet b.b.q. sauce.  The potatoes were cubed with a blend of pepper, spices and sauce that were phenomenal.  It felt like I was on a picnic outside enjoying mother nature in all respects when a gentleman walked over to my table and brought some beef brisket that had just finished smoking.  He told me to give it a try and I thanked him.  If I thought the pork was good, the brisket was even better.  Still hot, full of that slow smoked flavor and very juicy.  I finished the brisket and couldn't eat another bite, so I decided to just sit there and relax for ten minutes.  In that time three other cars pulled up with folks ordering both lunch to go and lunch for there.  As I rose to go, I noticed a sign that said you can order smoked ham and turkey from Uncle Jones as well.  

It was the best lunch I've had in a while and can't wait to go back and try the ribs and collard greens!

Next time you are in the Altamonte Springs area or craving some good home b.b.q., stop by Uncle Jones B.B.Q. food truck and stay a while.