Aberdeen MD "Pit Beef"

[Rail Paul]

Southbound on I-95, just south of the Susquehanna bridge, is the Cal Ripken baseball stadium, and an exit for MD22, Aberdeen. Exit, cross over the highway to Fast Eddie's Pit BBQ and grab a sandwich.

 

It' a tiny, shack-like place on Bush Chapel Road, just east of the highway. Bush Chapel and 22 intersect about a 1/4 mile east of the highway.

 

Pit beef is a local delicacy in Maryland, thinly shaved hot roast beef served on a soft roll. You have the option of a jus pour, a spicy bbq sauce pour, or no pour. Raw onions, chopped peppers, and a variety of hot sauces are provided.

 

$4.75 for a thick sandwich. Not a destination by any means, but a decent sandwich

[bilrus]

I spent a year working in Aberdeen and this is pretty good stuff. Beefy, chewy with the flavor of the grill.

 

Although it is what passes for barbecue in those parts and barbecue it isn't.

[JPW]

Can't you also get the same at Boog Powell's stand at Camden Yards?

[Rail Paul]

Can't you also get the same at Boog Powell's stand at Camden Yards?

possibly, but this is much quicker if you're driving down I-95, and there's no charge for admission...

 

in the northeast, we'd describe this as a "hot roast beef sandwich"

[buckytom]

i could go for a hot roast beef sandwich right now.

for a change, try it on garlic bread, with the jus, and onions. top with cheese and put under the broiler.

it is another stinky breath sandwich, but a fantastic one. i have heard this version of the sandwich referred to as a balboa or a giacomo.