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January 17, 2023
Brisket Wasn’t Always King in Texas
Not that long ago, it was regarded by many barbecue aficionados as inferior to shoulder clod. Then things started heating up.
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BBQ
December 28, 2022
My Favorite Texas Barbecue Bites of 2022
From traditional smoked brisket to less-traditional Lebanese pork ribs, these twenty dishes blew barbecue editor Daniel Vaughn away.
BBQ
December 23, 2022
Texas-ing Their California: L.A. Gets an Influx of Stellar Barbecue
From the underground to the top of best-of lists, these Los Angeles–area joints have endured a barrage of red tape to serve excellent Texas-style ’cue.
Tacos
December 2, 2022
‘Taco Chronicles’ Highlights Texas’s Barbecue Tacos in Its Latest Season
The Netflix series honors the fusion food by featuring two joints in Dallas and San Antonio. We add two more that could’ve made the cut.
BBQ Joint Reviews
December 1, 2022
This Egyptian-Texan Joint Adds Spice to the Typical Barbecue Tray
Austin’s KG BBQ serves za’atar-dusted pork ribs, brisket shawarma, and pistachio rice pudding in a wholly unique dining experience.
BBQ Joint Reviews
November 17, 2022
Hospitality Is What Customers Return for at This North Texas Barbecue Joint
Of course, Sullivan Old Town BBQ’s twist on a Cuban sandwich, rich pecan pie, and flavorful brisket also encourage multiple visits.
BBQ Joint Reviews
November 11, 2022
An Army Vet Works Through His Trauma by Cooking Barbecue
After a battlefield attack left him mentally scarred, Steven Rossler found strength in telling his story and working the Rossler’s Blue Cord Barbecue pit with his family.
BBQ
November 2, 2022
Is the Foil-Boat Method the Best Way to Cook Brisket?
Butcher paper–wrapped briskets came into fashion about a decade ago, but more pitmasters and home cooks are opting for the full metal brisket jacket.
BBQ
October 21, 2022
Monterrey, Mexico, Has Some of the Best Barbecue in North America
Our barbecue editor was impressed not only with the quality of the city’s Texas-style ’cue but with the overall love and respect for the cuisine.
BBQ Joint Reviews
October 20, 2022
Barbecue Gets Gussied Up at This Upscale Dallas Restaurant
While Douglas definitely isn’t a “joint,” it still has all the hallmarks of Texas ’cue, including brisket, ribs, mac and cheese, and banana pudding.
BBQ Joint Reviews
October 11, 2022
BBQ at the Granary Aims to Keep the Spirit of John Mueller Alive
The Jarrell joint was helmed by the late pitmaster and is now led by his friend, who still serves some of the same menu items, like cheesy squash.
BBQ Joint Reviews
October 7, 2022
This North Texas Barbecue Joint Was So Popular It Had to Shut Down
But B4 Barbeque & Boba in Mabank is back open now, with more space and more employees, staying true to its mission to put “a twist” on its ’cue.
BBQ Joint Reviews
September 14, 2022
One Pitmaster Contemplates Continuing to Chase His Barbecue Dreams in a Tough Industry
For now, Derek Degenhardt of Decatur’s North Texas Smoke is pursuing his passion by serving brisket, sausage, and a great loaded baked potato salad.
BBQ Joint Reviews
September 1, 2022
A Pitmaster Finds Redemption in His North Texas Barbecue Joint
Paul Cruz was battling some personal demons before finding faith and founding Cruz BBQ Company in Maypearl.
BBQ
August 19, 2022
Texas-Style Barbecue Invades Oklahoma
Three joints in Tulsa and Oklahoma City have embraced brisket, beef sausage, and spareribs—but will bologna-loving Oklahomans follow suit?
BBQ
August 11, 2022
For a Different Kind of Brisket, Try Montreal’s Smoked Meat Sandwiches
The Canadian city has its own barbecue culture, and it centers on beef that's smoked—sometimes without wood—and served in old-school delis.
BBQ Joint Reviews
August 9, 2022
A Barbecue Joint and Brewery Bring a Much-Needed Pairing to San Angelo
Southern Smoke and Plateau Brewing are part of a revitalization effort of the downtown area and add more interest to this West Texas town.
BBQ
August 5, 2022
How Offset Smokers Became the De Facto Cooking Instrument of Texas Pitmasters
Barbecue has come a long way from being cooked in a hole in the ground. But how did steel offsets, less than 40 years old, come to define the state’s style?
BBQ Joint Reviews
August 3, 2022
Forget Pretty Brisket. This West Texas Joint Is Sticking to Its Direct-Heat Method.
Most pitmasters cook brisket on offset smokers, but Big Boy’s Bar-B-Que in Sweetwater practices the dwindling art of cooking over coals.
BBQ
July 20, 2022
Head All the Way North on I-35 for Texas-Style Barbecue in Minnesota
It may seem surprising, but this Midwestern state is excelling at brisket, ribs, and more, all inspired by Texas’s most famous joints.
BBQ Joint Reviews
July 12, 2022
A Revamped Menu and Kitchen Breathe New Life Into This Abilene Joint
With more space and help, the Stearnses have developed a new brisket recipe and house-made sausages to take Jay’s BBQ Shack to the next level.
BBQ Joint Reviews
July 6, 2022
A Rare Under-the-Radar Austin Joint Serves Lamb Alongside Brisket
B. Cooper Barbecue is still relatively unknown after two-plus years in business, but it’s serving dishes worth discovering, including Mangalitsa pork ribs.
BBQ Joint Reviews
April 18, 2022
With Brantley Creek BBQ & Co., Odessa Is Now a Barbecue Destination
The West Texas food truck serves road trip–worthy brisket and ribs.
BBQ Joint Reviews
November 11, 2021
Redwine’s BBQ Eats & Sweets Serves Barbecue Basics With a Side of Family Legacy
Kenneth Redwine is building on his father’s barbecue dreams with his namesake food truck in Farmersville.
BBQ
October 18, 2021
The Top 50 Texas BBQ Joints: 2021 Edition
There's a new generation of pitmasters in Texas, and many of them aren't satisfied with simply doing things the same old way. (Though fear not, staunch traditionalists: plenty of them are.)
The Texanist
October 15, 2021
The Texanist: Is Freezing Brisket a Mortal Sin?
An Arlington man wonders if his penny-wise buddy is being barbecue-foolish.
BBQ
October 1, 2021
Has Texas Brisket Peaked?
The state’s favorite smoked meat is so reliably excellent these days that it no longer feels like an achievement.
Tacos
August 3, 2021
Birria and Brisket Tacos, Plus a Truly Stellar Burrito, Make Starr Barbecue a Gem
This Rio Grande City smoke shack has barbecue in its name, but its Mexican dishes really shine.
BBQ Joint Reviews
June 9, 2021
JW’s Barbecue Is Here to Fill the ’Cue Void in Jacksonville
With apple pie–spiced ribs, juicy brisket, and a rare offering of fresh vegetables, the new joint is a worthy stop in East Texas.
BBQ
May 19, 2021
North Carolina Pitmasters Are Spreading the Gospel of Texas Brisket, With Mixed Results
Our barbecue editor went looking for brisket in a state that’s downright hogmatic about its pork-centric barbecue traditions.
BBQ
December 31, 2020
What Happened When I Attempted a Cornyn’d Beef Brisket
Hint: “Trim all visible fat."
BBQ
December 11, 2020
Derek Allan’s BBQ Proves Brisket Belongs on a Biscuit
The Fort Worth joint is now serving Wagyu brisket on a biscuit from you'll never guess where.
BBQ
September 10, 2020
Two Austin Women Hope to Build the First Lab-Grown Brisket
The founders of BioBQ are designing a real-meat version of the Texas barbecue favorite—no animal slaughter required.
BBQ
May 21, 2020
BBQ News Roundup: Don’t Mess With Brisket
Plus: coronavirus surcharges, the pork crisis, and the inevitable branded masks.
BBQ
May 8, 2020
Where Have All the Briskets Gone?
Texans are about to pay the price for living in the beef state.
BBQ
May 7, 2020
BBQ News Roundup: James Beard Awards, Meat Shortages, and Restaurant Reopenings
Plus: please stop wringing out the brisket.
Travel & Outdoors
January 3, 2020
The Hungry Texpat’s Guide to Los Angeles
If life takes you to Hollywood, there are some places that can help you miss Texas less.
BBQ Joint Reviews
December 13, 2019
The Brisket-on-Brisket Burger Is Another Tasty Reason to Visit Davila’s BBQ
The Seguin barbecue joint is famous for its sausage, but don’t miss this surprisingly affordable sandwich.
BBQ
November 1, 2019
The Search for Pitmaster Ramone, the Man Behind Subway’s Smoked Brisket
The fast-food chain is using a longtime employee of Sadler’s Smokehouse in Henderson to help sell sandwiches.
BBQ
October 22, 2019
Wright’s Barbecue Brings Texas Smoke to Arkansas
Inspired by the Salt Lick’s brisket, Jordan Wright left a comfortable corporate life to pursue his smoked-meat dreams.
BBQ Joint Reviews
October 8, 2019
The Transformation of Smokey Joe’s Bar-B-Que Is Stunning
After reluctantly leaving past methods behind, the joint now serves some of the best brisket in Dallas.
Food & Drink
October 2, 2019
All of the Texas Treats You Could Eat For the Price of That $1,600 Burger
Hundreds of Whataburger meals, tons of tacos, and other staples to consider before this astronomically expensive meal.
BBQ
August 30, 2019
Daddy Duncan’s Dishes Out Barbecue All Over Katy
Through collaborations with other restaurants around town, you can enjoy Sylvia and Randy Duncan’s meats any day of the week.
BBQ
August 30, 2019
Los Muertos BBQ’s Brisket Puffy Taco Adds to the Tex-Mex Barbecue Trend
Former Texas state trooper Rick Muniz opted to spend his retirement days living out his dreams in a Katy food trailer.
BBQ
August 8, 2019
BBQ News Roundup: Southside Market Grows, Brisket Prices Soar, and Germans Love Texas Barbecue
Plus: a visit to Lockhart to see how custom smokers are built.
BBQ
July 12, 2019
The Gospel of Texas Barbecue Is Spreading
Sliced brisket, simply but well seasoned, is winning converts in foreign lands like Kansas City and Milwaukee.
Books
June 11, 2019
The Best New Barbecue Books of 2019 So Far
This year's crop of smoked-meat cookbooks includes everything from an 18th-century recipe to the latest techniques for unusual dishes.
BBQ
May 16, 2019
Aaron Franklin Teaches a MasterClass in Barbecue
The Austin pitmaster spills seemingly all the secrets to making his phenomenal brisket in a new video series.
BBQ
April 24, 2019
Ferris Wheelers Backyard & BBQ Changed My Mind About Grass-Fed Brisket
With a supply of high-quality meat from Grass Run Farms, the Dallas joint is smoking barbecue that rivals its grain-fed competition.
BBQ Joint Reviews
February 15, 2019
Behold, the Brisket Biscuits From Green’s Texas Bar-B-Que
Veteran Euless pitmaster Don Green gives customers many reasons to flock to his Saturday-only BBQ truck, but these are pretty darn great.