| Pecan Lodge | |
| Current-Owner: | Justin and Diane Fourton |
| Food-Type: | Barbecue |
| Dress-Code: | Casual |
| Street-Address: | 2702 Main St |
| City: | Dallas |
| State: | TX |
| Postcode: | 75226 |
Pecan Lodge is a popular barbecue restaurant located in the Deep Ellum neighborhood of Dallas, Texas.[1] [2] It was founded in 2010 by husband-and-wife team Justin and Diane Fourton. Justin Fourton is the pitmaster.[3] Pecan Lodge is known for its beef brisket, pork ribs, sausage, turkey and pulled pork, as well as its side dishes like mac and cheese and fried okra.[4] [5] [6] The name Pecan Lodge is named after Justin Fourton's grandfather's ranch in Abilene, Texas. Justin Fourton learned how to barbecue from his grandparents there. Pecan Lodge uses a steel smoker with an offset firebox, and a blend of primarily mesquite and oak wood. The line was often criticized for being too long, however in recent years the restaurant added a dinner option and the lines have significantly decreased.[7] [8]
In 2009, Justin and Diane Fourton were transitioning from their previous careers as corporate consultants into the catering business. In 2010, Pecan Lodge started as a catering company that opened as a stall in Shed #2 of the Dallas Farmers Market. The city of Dallas sold the market to DF Market Holdings LLC, a private entity with plans to redevelop the market area, and the Fourtons subsequently purchased property from a developer seeking to revitalize Deep Ellum.
Pecan Lodge has been featured in numerous media outlets, including The New York Times[9] and Food Network.[10] The restaurant has won several awards, including the Dallas Observer's "Best Barbecue" award.[11] In May 2012, it was aired on a segment of Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. It was also featured on Man Fire Food.[12] In 2013, Texas Monthly judged it as one of the top four barbecue joints in Texas.