Who owns Hard 8 BBQ?

About UsHard Eight BBQ is a family-owned and operated business that was started by the late Phillip Nivens and his wife Vicki, along with his son-in-law Chad Decker and wife Carie.

What kind of wood does Hard Eight use?

mesquite wood
The coals are always burning at Hard Eight as our meats are cooked daily on fresh mesquite wood for a smoky Texas flavor.

How did Hard Eight BBQ get its name?

So, what’s with the name? Hard Eight BBQ was derived from the couples’ small whitetail ranch in Brady, TX called “Hard Eight Whitetail Ranch.” With an eight-point buck on the property acting as the ranch mascot, and the families’ love of Las Vegas, they came up with the idea for Hard Eight.

Is Hard Eight BBQ a franchise?

Please note, we do NOT offer franchising as we are family-owned and operated.

What does the term Hard Eight mean?

1. A gambling game played with two dice in which a first throw of 7 or 11 wins, a first throw of 2, 3, or 12 loses the bet, and a first throw of any other number (a point) must be repeated to win before a 7 is thrown, which loses both the bet and the dice. 2. A losing throw in this game.

Is brisket a pork or beef?

beef
Brisket is a cut of beef that comes from the lower breast or pectoral muscles of a cow. Because this area is so well-exercised, it makes for quite a tough piece of meat that’s full of connective tissue.

What does a hard 8 mean?

Hard Eight may refer to: Hard eight, a dice roll in the game of craps wherein both dice land on four. Hard Eight (film), a 1996 film directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. Hard Eight (novel), a novel by Janet Evanovich in the Stephanie Plum series.

What is the meaning of Hard Eight?

How much BBQ do I need per person?

A good rule of thumb is to count on about ⅓ pound of cooked meat for each person for a main. This amount may vary between ½ pound if your guests are big eaters or you don’t have many sides, to ¼ pound if your sides are generous.

What does a hard 8 pay?

9-to-1
Remember, Hard Six and Hard Eight pays 9-to-1; Hard Four and Hard Ten pays 7-to-1. Place Bets: these are bet on 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 and 10. You win when your number is rolled before a 7 – after the come out roll. Roll a 4-10 and it pays 9 to 5; roll 5-9 and it pays 7-to-5; roll 6-8 and it pays 7-to-6.

What are the odds of hitting a Hard Eight?

Craps’ Worst Bets

Bet	True Odds	House Edge
Hard ten	8:1	11.1%
Hard six	10:1	9.1%
Hard eight	10:1	9.1%
Big six/eight	6:5	9.1%

What is brisket called in the grocery store?

The brisket you buy in grocery stores is usually just the flat cut. A layer of fat separating the two sections is sometimes called the “fat cap.” The two sections together give the brisket flavor and tenderness when cooked well.

What does rolling an 8 mean?

Definition of rolling eight : a flight maneuver in which an airplane flies two horizontal eights side by side in immediate succession.

How many sandwiches will 10 pounds of pulled pork make?

30 sandwiches
A whole butt can weigh in at 10 pounds, which yields enough pork for around 30 sandwiches. Pulled pork improves after a day in the fridge, so if that changes your mind about leftovers, make the whole thing. But you can always ask your butcher to cut a smaller portion.

What are the odds on a hard eight?

Craps’ Worst Bets

Bet	True Odds	Pays
Hard ten	8:1	7:1
Hard six	10:1	9:1
Hard eight	10:1	9:1
Big six/eight	6:5	1:1

What cut of brisket is best?

The flat cut makes up the majority of the brisket. It’s long and thin with a thick layer of fat on top that keeps the meat moist when cooked. This cut is best for slicing and most likely what you’ll find in your supermarket. It’s also the best cut of brisket to use for Homemade Corned Beef.