BBQ Fusion on SW 10th and Alder - Beef Brisket

I went to lunch with a friend today, who also works downtown. The pods on Alder are closer to his place of business, and we were both intrigued by the smell of BBQ coming out of BBQ Fusion.

I'd never been to this cart, though I've passed by many times. The standards are there - brisket, pulled pork, ribs... beans, cole slaw. We both opted for the Beef Brisket Sandwich ($7) which came with cole slaw and baked beans.

The owner suggested using the Alabama White Sauce when he handed us our food... I was reluctant, but put some on -- good choice. VERY tasty, a good zing. The brisket was chunky and delicious.

The cole slaw was crisp, though a little bland compared to the other items. The beans had a nice smokey flavor to them... but WOW, was the brisket good.

I'm feeling weird that most of my cart food postings are very positive, but... I guess Portland's the food cart capital of the country for a reason.

Today, Pulled Pork from Touchdown BBQ

I decided to wander up to the pods on SW 9th/10th between Alder and Washington today to look around. As I walked down 10th, a lovely and smiling lady offered me a sample of pulled pork, and extolled the virtues of their 'made fresh, right here' baked beans, coleslaw, and corn bread. SOLD. I guess wandering around the whole pod to decide what I wanted will have to wait another day. It was wonderful.

They were running a special on the pulled pork and two sides, $7.95.

Offerings include many standard Southern dishes, ribs, chicken, etc.
The pulled pork was delicious, tender, not too sweet, not too spicy. The coleslaw was tangy and crisp, and the baked beans were some of the best I've experienced in quite some time.
I could sense they were delighted to serve up their food, and after the sampling I had, I can see why. I'm anxious to try their cornbread and ribs on my next visit.

http://www.yelp.com/biz/touchdowns-portland