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I don't think there is a way to effectively rate BBQ. So many styles and proteins to think about without even getting into sides.
just so we are clear, anything that starts on a grill, and takes less than 1 hr to cook, does not count, correct??Agreed, Ive always though it foolish to argue over BBQ regions/styles. Just eat as much as you can and enjoy it
just so we are clear, anything that starts on a grill, and takes less than 1 hr to cook, does not count, correct??
Incorrect. True barbecue is low and slow involving a smoking process.just so we are clear, anything that starts on a grill, and takes less than 1 hr to cook, does not count, correct??
I never know which end to lightIncorrect. True barbecue is low and slow involving a smoking process.
Most BBQ is good, some is great and some is neither.
Last Monday night, I had some merely average BBQ. Surprising because it usually fell into the good category. Hoping to change my luck this weekend as I am travelling up to PSU. Clem's is on the itinerary for Friday night.
My favorite place is in Dallas, TX, just off the freeway on the way to Love Field. Sonny Bryans Smokehouse on Inwood Road. Ain't much to look at, but definitely worth a stop.
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Most BBQ is good, some is great and some is neither.
Last Monday night, I had some merely average BBQ. Surprising because it usually fell into the good category. Hoping to change my luck this weekend as I am travelling up to PSU. Clem's is on the itinerary for Friday night.
My favorite place is in Dallas, TX, just off the freeway on the way to Love Field. Sonny Bryans Smokehouse on Inwood Road. Ain't much to look at, but definitely worth a stop.
No NC place on the top 10 list.
Bad list.
Isn't that what I said???? Does not count ?Incorrect. True barbecue is low and slow involving a smoking process.
Franklin BBQ at #9? Lowest ranking I have ever seen for his restaurant. I'm partial to Texas BBQ where the staples are brisket, ribs and sausage. It's known as the TX holy trinity. I've yet to have brisket on par with what Aaron Franklin churns out on a daily basis. I'd eat there a couple times a month if not for the daily 3-5 hour wait. Yes, every single day there is a wait that long and every single day they sell out of food.
Any BBQ fans on the board should come to the annual Texas Monthly BBQ festival in Austin. Texas Monthly magazine rounds up their top 25 restaurants and they all come to Austin for this event, it's fantastic. Austin is quickly (maybe already has) become the BBQ mecca of Texas.
Other notable TX BBQ:
La BBQ (Austin)
John Mueller Meat Co (Austin)
Louis Mueller BBQ (Taylor)
Snow's (Lexington)
Pecan Lodge (Dallas)
Hutchin's BBQ (McKinney)
Isn't that what I said???? Does not count ?
involving a smoking process
I'm with my man here, Franklin's in my all time fav, though I'm partial to beef ribs so it's a bit unfair. They should have a separate list for Pork/Beef ribs
Franklin BBQ at #9? Lowest ranking I have ever seen for his restaurant. I'm partial to Texas BBQ where the staples are brisket, ribs and sausage. It's known as the TX holy trinity. I've yet to have brisket on par with what Aaron Franklin churns out on a daily basis. I'd eat there a couple times a month if not for the daily 3-5 hour wait. Yes, every single day there is a wait that long and every single day they sell out of food.
Any BBQ fans on the board should come to the annual Texas Monthly BBQ festival in Austin. Texas Monthly magazine rounds up their top 25 restaurants and they all come to Austin for this event, it's fantastic. Austin is quickly (maybe already has) become the BBQ mecca of Texas.
Other notable TX BBQ:
La BBQ (Austin)
John Mueller Meat Co (Austin)
Louis Mueller BBQ (Taylor)
Snow's (Lexington)
Pecan Lodge (Dallas)
Hutchin's BBQ (McKinney)
BBQ is way overrated IMHO. I'll take a grilled medium rare steak any day over BBQ, no matter what the sauce or rub.
Thanks for the list PSUSignore. As I'm traveling throughout Texas, I'm always stopping at the local BBQ pit. Hard to find bad BBQ. I frequent Mueller's in Taylor quite a bit as it is on the way to my ranch. On weekends, they run out early,
A few others that I'll add to your list that I have enjoyed
Opies (Spicewood)
Schoepfs (Belton)
Salt Lick (Driftwood and Round Rock) - great atmosphere. Hosted the PSU Baseball team in Driftwood in the 90's)
Black's (Lockhart)
Kruetz (Lockhart)
Meyers (Elgin)
Iron Works (Austin) - had a client that always wanted to meet there
I even run quickly into a Rudy's for a quick bite when needed
It really has increase the prices of those cuts though
I know you are here pretty regularly so I'll add a few more Austin recommendations/comments. As you can see I love my BBQ.
If you are hitting Mueller in Taylor most of the time, you're doing very well. I love that place but it's out of the way for me. They have the best beef ribs ever. That is among the best stuff in town, hard to beat it unless you want to deal with long lines at Franklin or La BBQ. BTW, Franklin, La BBQ and John Mueller all have ties back to Louis Mueller, it all started there for the top-rated Austin spots.
Mickelthwait - Less crowded than the other top Austin BBQ joints mentioned above. A notch below Franklin, La BBQ and John Mueller (my personal top 3), but not by much. Very good. Unique sides.
Freedman's - more of a nice restaurant vibe than typical Texas 'que, but good food.
Stiles Switch - inconsistent quality, but when it's good, it's good.
Black's (Austin) - Haven't been yet, but they have opened on here in the past year. I will give it a shot just based on it being part of the Black's name from Lockhart.
Cooper's - Coming soon to Austin. They also have locations in Llano (original) and Fort Worth. I've been to both. Excellent pork. TX BBQ is more beef oriented but if pork is your thing Cooper's is worth a visit.
Black's (Lockhart) - Honestly don't get the hype about this place. I've been several times and don't think it's that good.
Kruetz (Lockhart) - My favorite of the Lockhart options, but I haven't been to Smitty's yet.
Salt Lick - I don't like the Round Rock location at all. This place is all about atmosphere, the food isn't near the quality of lots of Austin BBQ. I always take out of town visitors the Driftwood location. It's great to BYOB, listen to some live music while you wait for a table, and the prices are dirt cheap if you get the family style dinner (all you can eat). RR doesn't have the same atmosphere.
Rudy's - Solid quality, and it's incredibly consistent quality. It's always good, but not great like Franklin, La BBQ, etc. It's convenient, they have many locations and the lines aren't long. They rarely run out of something. If you need a quick BBQ fix with no hassle and are OK not getting the best, but a good meal, this is a good spot.
Clems is flat out horrible. Grilled meat slathered in an average sauce. Does not resemble BBQ at all.
Jacks Stacks in Kansas City has great BBQ.
I'm heading to Katy TX this weekend. Never had BBQ there. Any suggestions?
maybe we need to figure the criteria for judging first, .