A possible concise summary is:
Mark Wiens visits JL Smokehouse Barbecue in Phoenix, Arizona, where he meets the owner and pit master James Lewis, who shows him how he smokes different meats for hours using mesquite wood and his own blend of spices and sauces. Mark orders the slugger pack, which includes pulled pork, brisket, ribs, rib tips, smoked sausage, hot links, smoked bologna, and sides of mac and cheese, collard greens, and barbecue beans. He enjoys the smoky, tender, and flavorful meats, especially the pulled pork and the rib tips. He also praises the tangy and spicy barbecue sauce that complements the meat. He learns about James' philosophy and experience of barbecue, and how his restaurant is a community center for people who love food. He thanks James and Kevin for their hospitality and recommends JL Smokehouse Barbecue to his viewers.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Mark Wiens is in Phoenix, Arizona for lunch.
2. He visits JL Smokehouse BBQ, run by pit master James Lewis.
3. JL Smokehouse is known for its pulled pork and ribs.
4. The location is on 24th Street and Broadway in South Phoenix.
5. The restaurant is near a church.
6. Mark orders the Slugger Pack which includes various meats plus a rack of ribs.
7. The meats are smoked, including rib tips and brisket.
8. The pork ribs are seasoned with a special blend of spices.
9. Proper cooking of ribs involves bone down and not flipping them.
10. Ribs are smoked for three hours.
11. Pulled pork is kept on the bone to prevent drying out.
12. The meat smoking process started at 6:30 PM the previous day, totaling around 20 hours.
13. The smoker operates 24 hours a day.
14. James goes by "JL".
15. JL Smokehouse BBQ incorporates influences from Memphis, Carolina, Mississippi, Arkansas, and Alabama styles.
16. The barbecue sauce is tangy, sweet, and spicy.
17. Mesquite wood is used for smoking in Phoenix, while hickory was used previously by James.
18. Airflow control is crucial in smoking meat.
19. The restaurant serves as a community center where regulars gather.
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