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Uncle Dewey’s

August 3rd, 2008 | Posted in » Culinary, New Jersey

470 Wheat Road
Vineland, NJ 08360
609/691-4454

39.513417 -74.981767

Uncle Dewey’s is a well-respected BBQ joint in the area. Most folks I know who like barbecue have spoken well of Uncle Dewey’s over the years. I have fond memories of stopping along Rt. 40 in Mizpah when I first moved to the area for some ribs.

It is interesting to see how perspective changes.

I recently purchased a smoker. By no means have I mastered the art of barbecue yet, but I have made some fine ribs and a wonderful pork butt on it. After ordering from Uncle Dewey’s today I know I’ll never return. There is just no comparison between what they serve and what I cook.

Even Gert who tends to like anything that money is spent on commented how bland the food was. We ordered a pulled pork sandwich and a rack of spare ribs. The pulled pork had no smoky flavor, was dry, and was served on a non-interesting sub roll. The ribs were overcooked, fatty, and blah. The sauce used did nothing to help. All that and it cost us just as much as 15 pounds of Boston butt does for me to cook at home. I can’t foresee ever returning to Uncle Dewey’s.