Receta Smoked Meat Lovers Haven in Dove Creek, Colorado.

by Mary Cokenour

L&M Smoked Meats at the Dove Creek Sinclair

419 US Highway 491

Dove Creek, Colorado, 81324

Phone: (970) 677-3300

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dove-Creek-Sinclair-Station/127811170599131

Only 20 minutes east of

Monticello, along Route 491, is the small town of Dove Creek, Colorado. Sinclair of Dove Creek may look like an

ordinary gas station/convenience store, but they hold a foodie secret….smoked

meats. Beef Brisket, Pulled Pork and

Ribs with meat so tender and delicious; you could swear you’ve gone to barbecue

heaven.

The owners of the

Sinclair, and L&M Smoked Meats, are Laurie and Mike Steele. Originally from California, they moved to

Dove Creek in October 2010 and purchased the Sinclair. After buying the smoker, Mike got schooled in

the art of smoking and opened up L&M in December 2010. At first the decision to purchase and live in

Dove Creek was difficult, but after sitting inside the station, watching and

hearing all the friendliness shown by the locals; their decision hit home fast.

Mike uses oak wood for the

• smoking; you can easily smell the aromatic aroma the second you exit your
• vehicle. He hand pulls and shreds the
• meats for sandwiches, taking out as much fat as possible, so you get a full
• mouth of meat. The barbecue sauce used
• is Cattlemen’s brand; natural ingredients and spices that only enhance the
• smoky taste of the meat. Looking for a
• unique meal for a party, reunion or simply a get-together; L&M does

catering. Need a reference? Ask the San Juan County Sheriff’s department

what they enjoy for their lunch meetings.

Currently the operating

hours for the L&M section of the business is Tuesday, Wednesday and

Thursday; 12 Noon until all the yummy smoked goodies are gone. Mike is considering adding Monday to the

schedule, but smoking meat to perfection takes time and he’s not rushing anything. Besides seating inside the station, there are

beautiful stone picnic tables outside; don’t forget to take your photo with the

Sinclair Dino.

Love smoked meat? Why drive hours to elsewhere, when you can

fill your belly with the good stuff just next door? L&M Smoked Meats at the Sinclair of Dove

Creek; now that hits the spot!

Mary Cokenour