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BBQ Capital of Texas
I like reading the Texas BBQ Posse's stuff and following their BBQ tours. Spotted this article last month and thought it was worth a share. Lockhart is no longer the BBQ Capital of Texas according to them.
http://texasbbqposse.blogspot.com/2013/03/indeed-lockhart-is-no-longer-bbq.html
Rowlett, Texas
Griffin's Grub or you can find me on Facebook
The Supreme Potentate, Sovereign Commander and Sultan of Wings
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I have eaten my through Lockhart and it is very tasty, But Pecan Lodge In Dallas is by far the best I have had.
If you leave the suburbs ever lets go. Only open Thur-Sun.
"Hold my beer and watch this S##T!"
LARGE BGE DALLAS TX.
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I'm sticking with Black's in Lockhart.__________________________________________Dripping Springs, Texas.Just west of Austintatious
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@TUTTLE I've tried Pecan. Found it before it became popular and the lines started forming early. We were walking over from the Farmer's Market and went over and talked to Justin and he showed me his pit and we talked bbq for good long time. Real nice guy. This was before the fence was built around the pit. Went inside to eat and he spotted us and started bringing over samples of everything for us to try. I need to hit up the Farmer's market again. There's a guy that sells local grass fed beef. Last time we bought a whole packer brisket that weighed like 5 lbs. Perfect size for just us and it was out of this world.
Rowlett, Texas
Griffin's Grub or you can find me on Facebook
The Supreme Potentate, Sovereign Commander and Sultan of Wings
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I thought this was about my house.Be careful, man! I've got a beverage here.
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Interesting article. I do have to say that Franklin had the best brisket that's ever hit my lips. My wife's cousin is getting married in TX in a few weeks from now. We just bought our plane tickets last night. My wife and I are making it an extended vacation, renting a car, and plan to hit the barbecue trail while we are there.... I can't wait!! Definitely can't wait to try Black's. My wife wants to see what all the fuss is about with the brisket at Franklin too. She got jealous when I went there for work last year.
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Is Franklins worth standing in line for 2 hours? No sarcasm intended... Is it worth the wait?
XL BGE; Schertz TX by way of Stow OH. #egghead4life
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@Dyal_SC I'm going to have to look at you message on FB again and see what dates you'll be here. Maybe we can hook up. Where are you flying in to?
Rowlett, Texas
Griffin's Grub or you can find me on Facebook
The Supreme Potentate, Sovereign Commander and Sultan of Wings
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Village Idiot said:I'm sticking with Black's in Lockhart.
I'm Kristi ~ Live in FL ~ BGE since 2003.
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@GQuiz, yes, it's worth the wait. I got in line at 9:30...I was 2nd in line. You gotta get there early so they don't sell out. I was eating at 11 or 11:30ish. Plenty of people in line to talk to while you wait, and they are mostly BBQ junkies like us.
@Griffin, sounds good... Flying into Austin late Thursday night. Will be tied up on Friday and Saturday, but will have free time after that. Flying back home on that Tuesday. I'm assuming the BBQ trail restaurants will be open Sun and Mon?? -
As long as your in front of the "last man standing" you're good, right? Will have to venture soon. Once magazine drops, lines will be monstrous.
XL BGE; Schertz TX by way of Stow OH. #egghead4life
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Dyal_SC said:Interesting article. I do have to say that Franklin had the best brisket that's ever hit my lips. My wife's cousin is getting married in TX in a few weeks from now. We just bought our plane tickets last night. My wife and I are making it an extended vacation, renting a car, and plan to hit the barbecue trail while we are there.... I can't wait!! Definitely can't wait to try Black's. My wife wants to see what all the fuss is about with the brisket at Franklin too. She got jealous when I went there for work last year.Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
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GQuiz said:Is Franklins worth standing in line for 2 hours? No sarcasm intended... Is it worth the wait?It's really good but there are others that are close. You can get the same brisket at j. Mueller's trailer with a 10 minute waitKeepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
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NecessaryIndulg said:Village Idiot said:I'm sticking with Black's in Lockhart.
You'll enjoy it, Kristi. The town is so small, though, you might as well go see Smitty's and Kreuz as well. Chislom Trail if you want to see where the local eat. If you could only pick one other one besides Blacks, I'd hit up Smitty's just for the history. Geez...we haven't been through there on the way to the ranch since January. I know we'll be going through in May again, but might have to hit it up before then.@Dyal_SC - Kreuz is closed on Sunday. Smitty's and Blacks are open.So you are going to hit them Sunday and Monday or what?
Rowlett, Texas
Griffin's Grub or you can find me on Facebook
The Supreme Potentate, Sovereign Commander and Sultan of Wings
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Dyal_SC said:Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
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The Cen-Tex Smoker said:I guess all of them have good days and bad days. I've eaten at Blacks about 8 times and it has been excellent every time. I ate at Smitty's once and didn't care for it. The brisket was dry.__________________________________________Dripping Springs, Texas.Just west of Austintatious
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Village Idiot said:The Cen-Tex Smoker said:I guess all of them have good days and bad days. I've eaten at Blacks about 8 times and it has been excellent every time. I ate at Smitty's once and didn't care for it. The brisket was dry.Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
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I've had good and bad at all the places in Lockhart. Last time I went through was the best brisket I've had at Blacks. We tried to stop at Luling once. They were out of everything but sausage and their ATm machine was down anyway. Sucked because we could have stopped in Lockhart and gotten something. I even called CM from Lockhart and they said they still had plenty of everything and don't tell me they sold out in 15minutes. It was Thursday night and they were dead. I'll give them another shot, but I'll stop in Lockhart first for back ups.
Rowlett, Texas
Griffin's Grub or you can find me on Facebook
The Supreme Potentate, Sovereign Commander and Sultan of Wings
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To be fair, the WORST BBQ in Lockhart or Lulling is probably a lot better than the crap they sell here in Houston at Pappa's (17 restaurants in Houston). And Pappa's is probably better than any BBQ outside of Texas (I'm talking brisket).__________________________________________Dripping Springs, Texas.Just west of Austintatious
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Village Idiot said:To be fair, the WORST BBQ in Lockhart or Lulling is probably a lot better than the crap they sell here in Houston at Pappa's (17 restaurants in Houston). And Pappa's is probably better than any BBQ outside of Texas (I'm talking brisket).
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Federalist226 said:Village Idiot said:To be fair, the WORST BBQ in Lockhart or Lulling is probably a lot better than the crap they sell here in Houston at Pappa's (17 restaurants in Houston). And Pappa's is probably better than any BBQ outside of Texas (I'm talking brisket).Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
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@Kreutz, but Black´s Rule!!!Men, easier fed than understood!!
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Virgies is good though. Kind of sketchy but good QThe Cen-Tex Smoker said:
Houston BBQ may be the nastiest in the country. Pecan Lodge in Dallas is amazing (and right down the street from where I work!). Lockhart is amazing, and I like them all. Kreutz Market is my favorite. Blacks is good, but definitely hit or miss. I haven't been to Franklin's yet, but it's on my to-do list.Federalist226 said:Village Idiot said:To be fair, the WORST BBQ in Lockhart or Lulling is probably a lot better than the crap they sell here in Houston at Pappa's (17 restaurants in Houston). And Pappa's is probably better than any BBQ outside of Texas (I'm talking brisket).
No mention of Coopers in Llano yet - often overlooked gem on the Texas BBQ circuit. Lots of good choices within a couple hours. California has wine tours - I see a business in Texas BBQ tours
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sumoconnell said:No mention of Coopers in Llano yet - often overlooked gem on the Texas BBQ circuit. Lots of good choices within a couple hours. California has wine tours - I see a business in Texas BBQ tours__________________________________________Dripping Springs, Texas.Just west of Austintatious
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I have friends in Austin.I hear good things about Live Oak BBQ there in Austin.2-XLs ,MM,blackstone,Ooni koda 16,R&V works 8.5 gallon fryer,express smoker and 40" smoking cajun
scott
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Village Idiot said:To be fair, the WORST BBQ in Lockhart or Lulling is probably a lot better than the crap they sell here in Houston at Pappa's (17 restaurants in Houston). And Pappa's is probably better than any BBQ outside of Texas (I'm talking brisket).Bx - > NJ ->TX!!!All to get cheaper brisket!
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If you get to Kerrville, hit Buzzie's. so where is the J. Mueller trailer? Did you read the Texas Monthly article a few years back called "The Greatest Barbecue Story Never Told."? Great read. That's why I'll have to do the two hour line at Franklins soon. And why I must visit the trailer.
XL BGE; Schertz TX by way of Stow OH. #egghead4life
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GQuiz said:If you get to Kerrville, hit Buzzie's. so where is the J. Mueller trailer? Did you read the Texas Monthly article a few years back called "The Greatest Barbecue Story Never Told."? Great read. That's why I'll have to do the two hour line at Franklins soon. And why I must visit the trailer.Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
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Guess he is now back in Austin with a new financial partner:Add John Mueller Meat Company to your Austin "must see" list.Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
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Was just in Austin, and stopped by La Barbecue...believe it was formerly J Mueller's...now run by his sister. Pit master is a former Franklin guy. Brisket and housemade sausage were amazing...and they have free beer!
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