Barbecue Month-Week #1: Fat Boys House of BBQ

Fat Boys House of BBQ
652 Union Blvd
Allentown, PA
(near Iron Pigs Stadium)

Having nephews from Austin introduce us to true Texas BBQ, we've searched to find some decent spots here in the Northeast.  While nothing can top Rudy's or The Salt Lick, we've found a few worth mentioning in the Lehigh Valley.  Fat Boys BBQ, who has been known for its catering, is serving some delicious meat from a mobile food truck, seasonally stationed in an empty lot near the Iron Pigs' Stadium.  Though their hours are limited to weekends, we were fortunate to enjoy a summer evening with some delicious grub. 

 I chose the generously-portioned Carolina Style Brisket sandwich ($7.50), topped with coleslaw & BBQ sauce.   My husband ordered the Engine 13 ($7), Pulled pork piled high with slaw, fresh cut fries, hot sauce and BBQ sauce.  Unfortunately, we were there near closing and they were out of fries--so he didn't get the full experience.  Another customer advised we come back the next day to try the fries, which he termed "the best in the Valley!"   We settled for a side of the "loaded potato salad." 

Besides the unique environment (limit of 2 tables, sweetly adorned with  checkered tablecloths) and view, my favorite moment was 2 guys driving up in a pick-up truck.  Rolling down the window, they yell over to the food truck, "You guys got ribs?," hand-gestures matched his desired full-rack order.  She exclaimed "yes," they parked, and received their casual, affordable and quality rack of ribs dinner!  A loaded menu will please the entire family and provide us Northerners with a solid taste of the southern BBQ cuisine.  

Catering is offered year round...would love to see a casual outdoor wedding reception include this food truck!