Among polite society, a few subjects are invariably touchy, threatening to flare into heated debate. Politics. Religion. And don’t forget to add one more topic to that list: Texas barbecue. Whether you spell it barbecue, barbeque, bar-b-que, or just bbq, one thing’s for sure: barbecue is more than just a meal in Texas, it’s a …
Where to Eat Barbecue The Green Mesquite BBQ & More, Austin The most difficult part of dining at this joint is deciding what to eat: the menu is enormous for a smokehouse. In the plate section alone, you can select beef brisket, pork ribs, chicken, smoked turkey, sausage, ham, and combinations. Then there are the …
Texas barbecue just wouldn’t be the same without beans. While they may not get the same glory as the BBQ itself, this side dish boasts Texas-sized flavor. And, just like barbecue, chefs closely guard their bean recipes (and many compete for prizes at barbecue cookoffs in the jackpot bean category seen at many events.) If …
Texas barbecue gets part of its distinctive flavor from barbecue rub, a spicy mix of seasonings that is literally rubbed into the meat before it hits the smoker. Each barbecue buff has his or her own special rub that works to enhance–not overpower–the meat on its smoky journey. Best of the Border Dry Rub When …
No, armadillos don’t lay eggs. Still, this makes a great name for a Texas favorite. Armadillo eggs can be served as a spicy side dish or appetizer–and this easy armadillo eggs recipe only takes minutes to prepare. Southfork Ranch’s Armadillo Eggs Years ago this recipe was contributed to our Texas Barbecue cookbook by the Southfork …
It’s hard to throw a spare rib without hitting a BBQ cookoff somewhere in Texas, especially during the spring and summer months. Below, we’ve rounded up some of the best Texas barbecue cookoffs (and some of the biggest purses) in the state. What is a Barbecue Cookoff? Around the Lone Star state, contestants fire up …
Gene’s Barbecue Sauce Gene Forsythe from Muldoon was a regular at the Czhilispiel in Flatonia. When he wasn’t making chili, he was making barbecue. “The most important thing after the meat is the sauce,” Gene told us one day after he appeared with us on a San Antonio TV station broadcast, talking as he demonstrated …