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Our little BBQ journey today
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The Cen-Tex Smoker
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Well, Eggcelcior and I were going to meet at La Barbecue today at 11 am but hangovers and kids got in the way so we didn't get there until almost 1. They were sold out of everything by noon! She said "we got our asses kicked so hard this morning we sold out in an hour". There we still cars streaming in but they didn't have a single rib to sell. Good for them, bad for us.
So I heard Ay-Ayron mention a "tex-mex BBQ Trailer that he really likes called Valentina's Tex Mex BBQ. There were 3 of us and we all wanted Cue so we loaded up the wagon and headed over to Valentina's. It was freaking awesome. 2nd best I've had behind Franklin's. It was like 90/10 pepper to salt, they cooked over red oak instead of the traditional post oak and Gasp! They even wrapped in foil! It was incredible. Huge smoky beef rib, killer lean and fatty brisket, great sausage and a really good snappy vinegary sauce. And it was in the parking lot of a Conoco station so we bought a 6 pack of shiner bock and crushed it. We ate over a pound each.
So, if you find yourself in S. Austin on Brodie lane just south of William Cannon, do yourself a favor and hit up Valentina's for some "almost as good as it gets" BBQ. They have some cool sammies and tacos too but we just went old school with a big pile of meat and bones on butcher paper.
http://www.valentinastexmexbbq.com/our-food.html
So I heard Ay-Ayron mention a "tex-mex BBQ Trailer that he really likes called Valentina's Tex Mex BBQ. There were 3 of us and we all wanted Cue so we loaded up the wagon and headed over to Valentina's. It was freaking awesome. 2nd best I've had behind Franklin's. It was like 90/10 pepper to salt, they cooked over red oak instead of the traditional post oak and Gasp! They even wrapped in foil! It was incredible. Huge smoky beef rib, killer lean and fatty brisket, great sausage and a really good snappy vinegary sauce. And it was in the parking lot of a Conoco station so we bought a 6 pack of shiner bock and crushed it. We ate over a pound each.
So, if you find yourself in S. Austin on Brodie lane just south of William Cannon, do yourself a favor and hit up Valentina's for some "almost as good as it gets" BBQ. They have some cool sammies and tacos too but we just went old school with a big pile of meat and bones on butcher paper.
http://www.valentinastexmexbbq.com/our-food.html
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Will grab VI and head that way soon. ThanksSalado TX & 30A FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Plus a couple Pit Boss Pellet Smokers.
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Mickey said:Will grab VI and head that way soon. Thanks
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I'm drooling just reading about it, no pictures neededcanuckland
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Next time you go, get a taco or two...they're freaking legitAustin, TX
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Eggpharmer said:Next time you go, get a taco or two...they're freaking legitKeepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
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Canugghead said:I'm drooling just reading about it, no pictures neededKeepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
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@The Cen-Tex Smoker, Tex Mex BBQ was our back up if LA BBQ was a bust. Next time I will go there.XLBGE, LBGE, Charbroil Gas Grill, Weber Q2000, Old Weber Kettle, Rectec RT-B380, Yeti 65, Yeti Hopper 20, RTIC 20, RTIC 20 Soft Side - Too many drinkware vessels to mention.
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xfire_ATX said:@The Cen-Tex Smoker, Tex Mex BBQ was our back up if LA BBQ was a bust. Next time I will go there.
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Damn, I just drove through there. Maybe this weekend.
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Legume said:Damn, I just drove through there. Maybe this weekend.Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
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I couldn't agree more!! We finally tried it for the first time last week and loved it!! I've heard about it for so long, and new Aaron Franklin loves it, but didn't realize it was so close to where we live. Score!! We only tasted the brisket, and can't wait to try the pulled pork, especially on some breakfast tacos.KelleyEgging with No Joke Smoke (Bruce), enjoying small town life in Brenham, TX., the home of Blue Bell Ice Cream. BGEs: XL, Medium, 1 MiniMax. 36" CookRite Commercial Griddle, and a Shirley Smoker.
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EggObsessed said:I couldn't agree more!! We finally tried it for the first time last week and loved it!! I've heard about it for so long, and new Aaron Franklin loves it, but didn't realize it was so close to where we live. Score!! We only tasted the brisket, and can't wait to try the pulled pork, especially on some breakfast tacos.Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
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I read stuff like this and just shake my head at the lines at Franklin's. There MUST be many many outstanding Q joints in Austin. Not to mention the rest of Texas. It's what you guys DO, eh? Not saying Franklin's isn't good, just that there has to be plenty of great Q elsewhere.
I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!
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Carolina Q said:I read stuff like this and just shake my head at the lines at Franklin's. There MUST be many many outstanding Q joints in Austin. Not to mention the rest of Texas. It's what you guys DO, eh? Not saying Franklin's isn't good, just that there has to be plenty of great Q elsewhere.
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Carolina Q said:I read stuff like this and just shake my head at the lines at Franklin's. There MUST be many many outstanding Q joints in Austin. Not to mention the rest of Texas. It's what you guys DO, eh? Not saying Franklin's isn't good, just that there has to be plenty of great Q elsewhere.Just a hack that makes some $hitty BBQ....
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The Cen-Tex Smoker said:Legume said:Damn, I just drove through there. Maybe this weekend.
I usually avoid Brodie altogether after T'giving, but I'll go south of Cannon. -
Legume said:The Cen-Tex Smoker said:Legume said:Damn, I just drove through there. Maybe this weekend.
I usually avoid Brodie altogether after T'giving, but I'll go south of Cannon.
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cazzy said:Carolina Q said:I read stuff like this and just shake my head at the lines at Franklin's. There MUST be many many outstanding Q joints in Austin. Not to mention the rest of Texas. It's what you guys DO, eh? Not saying Franklin's isn't good, just that there has to be plenty of great Q elsewhere."I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike
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The Cen-Tex Smoker said:EggObsessed said:I couldn't agree more!! We finally tried it for the first time last week and loved it!! I've heard about it for so long, and new Aaron Franklin loves it, but didn't realize it was so close to where we live. Score!! We only tasted the brisket, and can't wait to try the pulled pork, especially on some breakfast tacos.Salado TX & 30A FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Plus a couple Pit Boss Pellet Smokers.
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cazzy said:Carolina Q said:I read stuff like this and just shake my head at the lines at Franklin's. There MUST be many many outstanding Q joints in Austin. Not to mention the rest of Texas. It's what you guys DO, eh? Not saying Franklin's isn't good, just that there has to be plenty of great Q elsewhere.
I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!
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Carolina Q said:cazzy said:Carolina Q said:I read stuff like this and just shake my head at the lines at Franklin's. There MUST be many many outstanding Q joints in Austin. Not to mention the rest of Texas. It's what you guys DO, eh? Not saying Franklin's isn't good, just that there has to be plenty of great Q elsewhere.Just a hack that makes some $hitty BBQ....
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Damn, I'm sorry it was just CT and me(forum-wise) but I had a blast. He's a great host, y'all. Don't be shy. The point was on, uh, point and the flat was just behind Franklin. This is going to have to be a yearly ritual for me, eating (at least)1 pound of Texas' finest 3 days in a row. We asked for a "small" beef rib and it was still 2 lbs.
If you all are going out with CT, don't see the doctor for a month or so. They won't be happy with your triglycerides.
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cazzy said:Carolina Q said:I read stuff like this and just shake my head at the lines at Franklin's. There MUST be many many outstanding Q joints in Austin. Not to mention the rest of Texas. It's what you guys DO, eh? Not saying Franklin's isn't good, just that there has to be plenty of great Q elsewhere.
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Eggcelsior said:Damn, I'm sorry it was just CT and me(forum-wise) but I had a blast. He's a great host, y'all. Don't be shy. The point was on, uh, point and the flat was just behind Franklin. This is going to have to be a yearly ritual for me, eating (at least)1 pound of Texas' finest 3 days in a row. We asked for a "small" beef rib and it was still 2 lbs.
If you all are going out with CT, don't see the doctor for a month or so. They won't be happy with your triglycerides.
Thanks again for the fun(and food)!
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Phatchris said:cazzy said:Carolina Q said:I read stuff like this and just shake my head at the lines at Franklin's. There MUST be many many outstanding Q joints in Austin. Not to mention the rest of Texas. It's what you guys DO, eh? Not saying Franklin's isn't good, just that there has to be plenty of great Q elsewhere.Just a hack that makes some $hitty BBQ....
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Sounds like a good time brother Tex. Happy Thanksgiving my friend.
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SGH said:Sounds like a good time brother Tex. Happy Thanksgiving my friend.Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
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Nothing like 2 trashy trailer parks and a few margaritas to cure the "beef malaise".
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