The Texas BBQ Thread (no Pork allowed)

[Scalzo]

You've clearly never been in a TX BBQ line.

Probably sucks to live somewhere without food that's worth lining up for. You ever wait in line for a beer?

I will never be in a TX BBQ line, because keyword line

No need. There are plenty of great beers on the shelf, or at breweries.
Same applies with food. the area i live in is packed with different cuisine from all cultures, including great bbq, michelin star resturants, and everything inbetween. Really no need for lines. Places around here do reservations...

Definetley wouldnt be waiting in line out there in the summer either. Not about that line life. To each their own, but at least the bbq is good.

 

[libbey]

I will never be in a TX BBQ line, because keyword line

No need. There are plenty of great beers on the shelf, or at breweries.
Same applies with food. the area i live in is packed with different cuisine from all cultures, including great bbq, michelin star resturants, and everything inbetween. Really no need for lines. Places around here do reservations...

Definetley wouldnt be waiting in line out there in the summer either. Not about that line life. To each their own, but at least the bbq is good.

But burnt ends.....

 

[thejukes]

But burnt ends.....

You get it.

This guy gets it.

 

[TxUltraRunner]

^^^that looks stupid.

are you doing the bbq circuit? how much $ are you spending at each stop?

Trying -depending on the place I've spent anywhere tween $5-30.

 

[Lutter]

Franklin BBQ's smokehouse ever so slightly burned down today. They'll be closed "at least a few weeks" while they rebuild. Just in case anyone was planning on standing in that long ass line in the near future...

 

[BigFrank]

Franklin BBQ's smokehouse ever so slightly burned down today. They'll be closed "at least a few weeks" while they rebuild. Just in case anyone was planning on standing in that long ass line in the near future...

No injuries reported...but more importantly, was any meat lost?

 

[air]

KXAN said cause of fire was a gust of wind blowing embers from the pits. And sounds like the pits got most of the damage

 

[thejukes]

Silver lining:

Austin BBQ snobs gotta be super pumped about telling out of towners how good Franklin's was on the old pits before the fire.

 

[Persdawg]

^^^lol. there must be a bbq equivalent of neckbeard/shitlord

 

[jrstar96]

Silver lining:

Austin BBQ snobs gotta be super pumped about telling out of towners how good Franklin's was on the old pits before the fire.

You must be newbbq. Everyone knows the original smoker that they gave to blue ox bbq when the moved was the best.

 

[mattchow]

Damn, how have I not seen this thread. Finished the Texas Monthly Top 50 a couple weeks ago. Evie Mae's was my favorite overall.

 

[FishPondManager]

First stop today, Mickelthwait

 

[IndianaJones]

First stop today, Mickelthwait

Looks good! Definitely could have use some cheese grits and potato salad though, Micklethwait does both very well

 

[ExPimp]

Looks good! Definitely could have use some cheese grits and potato salad though, Micklethwait does both very well

Agreed, they might have the best BBQ sides in Austin.

 

[Lutter]

i know it's a chain, but I still think Rudy's cream corn is my favorite BBQ side.

So. Bad. For. Me.

You can feel as it clogs your heart while eating.

Also anywhere that has a corn bread or sweet potato casserole.

 

[air]

Agreed, they might have the best BBQ sides in Austin.

No question best bread!

 

[jrstar96]

Agreed, they might have the best BBQ sides in Austin.

I'm a fan of tater tot casserole and butter beans at Opies BBQ

 

[jrstar96]

Texas Monthly BBQ Fest this year was great. The price went higher again which sucked but they are making changes each year that at least makes it feel less crowded. Tried all 30 places, which was an amazing mistake. My stomach still hurts.

 

[air]

Texas Monthly BBQ Fest this year was great. The price went higher again which sucked but they are making changes each year that at least makes it feel less crowded. Tried all 30 places, which was an amazing mistake. My stomach still hurts.

How long did you have to wait to try Snows/Franklin?

 

[jrstar96]

How long did you have to wait to try Snows/Franklin?

We did VIP again, waited 35 mins before the fest started, then 15 mins for franklins but while I waited my wife went and got food from the other places next to Franklins. No line for Snows. Around 2:15 the line for snows and franklins must have been 30 minutes plus for each.

 

[TxUltraRunner]

Went to Snow’s Saturday - worth the drive from Katy. Looking forward to Franklin’s opening.

 

[jivex5k1]

Anyone have a good BBQ sauce recipe? Got a pork butt slow cooking, figured I'd give making my own sauce a shot.

 

[lambandtunaphish]

Anyone have a good BBQ sauce recipe? Got a pork butt slow cooking, figured I'd give making my own sauce a shot.

A+ troll work

 

[jivex5k1]

A+ troll work

Damnit dude I didn't even see the no pork bs in the title.

 

[user 306926]

Reviving this thread because want me some proper brisket when I visit in a few weeks.
Obviously Franklins gets a lot of pub and I'm sure littered with tourists. If I show up just before opening on a Thursday my wait will be what, 2-3hrs? I could swing by after but I'm ok with waiting a bit too.

Whats the current ranking of Austin BBQ?

 

[Steve2]

Reviving this thread because want me some proper brisket when I visit in a few weeks.
Obviously Franklins gets a lot of pub and I'm sure littered with tourists. If I show up just before opening on a Thursday my wait will be what, 2-3hrs? I could swing by after but I'm ok with waiting a bit too.

Whats the current ranking of Austin BBQ?

Valentina’s <3 <3 <3

 

[Lutter]

Whats the current ranking of Austin BBQ?

This is like asking people their favorite sports team... you're gonna get a different answer every time.

2-3hrs

I haven't been in a while but there's a big ass line every day at 7am most days (they open at 11am). Make sure they're open when you're here... they go on "summer vacation" for a week once a year.

FWIW I don't stand in lines often. Stile Switch is still my go-to place in Austin.

 

[Der Fuchs]

Reviving this thread because want me some proper brisket when I visit in a few weeks.
Obviously Franklins gets a lot of pub and I'm sure littered with tourists. If I show up just before opening on a Thursday my wait will be what, 2-3hrs? I could swing by after but I'm ok with waiting a bit too.

Whats the current ranking of Austin BBQ?

Will second lutter on the stile & switch.

Get the beef rib(s).

 

[BigFrank]

Reviving this thread because want me some proper brisket when I visit in a few weeks.
Obviously Franklins gets a lot of pub and I'm sure littered with tourists. If I show up just before opening on a Thursday my wait will be what, 2-3hrs? I could swing by after but I'm ok with waiting a bit too.

Whats the current ranking of Austin BBQ?

When I went to Franklin's we ordered to go way ahead of time (weeks). We had to order a substantial amount, but it was a bunch of guys so no big deal. You get a pick up time and there is a separate point of sale in the back. We arrived and picked up our food in ten minutes. Best brisket I have ever had by a long shot. We ate it at a nearby beer bar. Might be an option for you.

 

[souredstouts]

When I went to Franklin's we ordered to go way ahead of time (weeks). We had to order a substantial amount, but it was a bunch of guys so no big deal. You get a pick up time and there is a separate point of sale in the back. We arrived and picked up our food in ten minutes. Best brisket I have ever had by a long shot. We ate it at a nearby beer bar. Might be an option for you.

I stood in line over the summer. Wayyy better than a Disneyland line because I got drown my time in live oak. Also, I will only ever brisket when I go back. It was wonderful and that's all I want to eat as there is only so much room in my body. I wanted to order ahead but I'm a terrible planner and it was a good amount you needed to order ahead of time. This seems like a great option for a group of people.
I showed up an hour before opening and was safe but it seemed like I was.... Lucky...