Located near downtown Knoxville, Dixson seems uninviting when first approaching it. It is the size of your grandfather's camper, and the building appears to be older than your grandfather. Much of the surrounding neighborhood appears to be in a state of decay, and it shares the parking lot with a redneck bar. I beg you however to separate quality barbecue from unnecessary hang ups such as boarded windows and pot holes. If not, you will find Dixson's unacceptable and miss out on a lot of good barbecue.
I traveled to Dixson with my wife, mother, sister, and two nephews. It was a struggle to convince them that good barbecue has nothing today with outward appearances, but after I did, as the young people like to say, it was "game on!" We were pleasantly surprised by the cheap prices and friendly service. I ordered two pork burgers and a side of baked beans. Total Price: I do not remember exactly, but the porkburgers were $3.00 each and the baked beans were probably $2.00. So, if I am doing my math correctly, the total comes to 7...no...5...wait...$8.00! Not bad compared to some of the prices I pay here in the Atlanta area for marginal barbecue. The pigburber was great. The baked beans were some of the best I have ever tasted. They had a spciy kick to them which was not overpowering but was enough to keep my taste bunds entertained. Remember me telling you of my family members who were skeptical of Dixson at first glance? They raved about the baked beans and barbecue and were pleased with their dining experience.
I have inserted the youtube clip featuring Man v. Food's visit to Knoxville. The show's host explains the concept of the pork burger and how it is cooked in great detail. If you are like I was before I saw this episode of the show, you do not have a clue as to what a pork burger is. As far as I know, it is unique to East Tennessee's barbecue tradition. Enjoy!
Man v. Food: Knoxville Part One
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