Hours
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–6 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 114 W Madison Ave, Norfolk, NE 68701
Phone: (402) 316-3459
Website: http://www.smokinstans.com/
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First off, the location is adorable. For a small mom & pop place they have plenty of indoor seating plus a covered patio that I cannot wait to return to in warmer months. Inside is well lit & decorated with fun barbecue decor that instantly sets the mood. So cute!
As someone whose neighbors probably wonder if I ever cook inside… I’m picky about barbecue. I usually judge a new place by two things: brisket & pulled pork. I ordered ½ lb of each & somehow both savored it AND inhaled it. Seriously… where did it go? That’s a full pound of meat (not uncommon for me as I really only eat meat).
The meat is not pre-sauced – thank God. There are however 3 sauces at the table (I tried original & hot). I’m normally not a sauce person but they were excellent – sticky, flavorful & not ketchup-like. You don’t need much.
Now onto what really matters –
Pulled Pork:
Perfect texture. Fall-apart tender without becoming mush. Actual shredded pork — not dry strands & not paste. Little bits of bark (my favorite part) with clean smoke flavor, great seasoning, not fatty & not dry. Absolutely nailed it.
Brisket:
This is where most places fail… and they absolutely passed the test. So Tender but structured, not chewy, not pot-roast soft, not oversalted, trimmed correctly pre smoke so the fat rendered perfectly. First bite was honestly bliss. Perfect seasoning that lets the meat & smoke shine. True barbecue craftsmanship. I’ve had brisket I’d repeat (outside of my own) exactly 4 times now.
Kid review (the real honesty test):
Pulled pork sandwich + mac & cheese = demolished with no words between.
Chocolate cake = instant wide eyes upon first bite.
Apple crisp to take home later = still raving.
Welcomed return when in town = agreed.
I was already planning my return while leaving the parking lot!
10/10 — will absolutely be back whenever we’re in Norfolk.
We will be back for sure and I highly recommend it.