Daniel Vaughn, Author at Texas Monthly

Daniel Vaughn is the magazine’s Barbecue Editor.

In a former life, the Dallas-based Vaughn was an architect and a mere barbecue hobbyist, eating, reviewing, and writing about smoked meats for his popular blog, Full Custom Gospel BBQ. Then, in March 2013, hobby turned to profession, as he became the country’s one and only barbecue editor.

His first book, The Prophets of Smoked Meat: A Journey Through Texas Barbecue, was released in May 2013 by Ecco, Anthony Bourdain’s line of books.

Aaron Franklin of Austin’s Franklin Barbecue lets Southern Smoke co-founder and curator Chris Shepherd sample some of his brisket during the event that raised $425,000 for charity on September 30, 2018 in Houston.

BBQ News Roundup: Secret Barbecue Menus, an MLB Pitmaster, and Running a Barbecue Joint While Pregnant

Oct 11, 2018 — By Daniel Vaughn

Plus: Making barbecue indoors and a $5 million offer.

Plant-based brisket

We Tried the Vegan Brisket at Rice University

Oct 10, 2018 — By Daniel Vaughn

Prepare your plate for "plant-based" meat.

chicken on the grill at Pollos la Pullita

Try Crispy, Wood-Fired Chicken at Pollos La Pullita

Oct 9, 2018 — By Daniel Vaughn

José Vega brings his adobo seasoning recipe—and his rotisserie design—from his hometown in Mexico to three locations around the DFW area.

Take A First Look at Aaron Franklin’s Steak Cookbook

Oct 9, 2018 — By Daniel Vaughn

In April, the pitmaster and Jordan Mackay will follow up their barbecue best-seller with recipes and tips for grilling their favorite cuts.

James Jackson stands next to a pile of Lockhart post oak wood.

Mad Jack’s: A Taste of Lockhart in New Mexico

Oct 5, 2018 — By Daniel Vaughn

Tired of used cars and small-town bureaucracy, James Jackson closed his food truck in the barbecue capital of Texas and went out of state.

BBQ News Roundup: Barbecue Bans, the Legacy of Black Pitmasters, and DIY Sausage-on-a-Stick

Sep 27, 2018 — By Daniel Vaughn

Plus: The similarities between barbecue and golf, and Texas ag commissioner candidates guessing brisket weights.

An array of tacos from Tex-Mex BBQ Tuesday at Brotherton's Black Iron Barbecue

Brotherton’s Black Iron Barbecue Brings Tasty Classics and Inventive Dishes to Pflugerville

Sep 27, 2018 — By Daniel Vaughn

The joint has been so successful that they're bringing the three-meat plate to another outpost in Round Rock in October.

Owner and current pitmaster at Lady & the Pit, Natasha Smith.

At Lady & the Pit, Look Beyond the Barbecue for a Mouthwatering Meal

Sep 25, 2018 — By Daniel Vaughn

Find excellent chicken-fried steak, buttery cornbread, and a unique pineapple cream pie in Fort Worth.

At LeRoy & Lewis BBQ, the bibimbap consists of a thick slice of smoked Ranger Cattle on top of rice, surrounded by banchan (fermented and pickled side dishes).

Try Kimchi-Topped Brisket on Korean BBQ Saturdays at LeRoy & Lewis

Sep 21, 2018 — By Daniel Vaughn

Once you try topping your BBQ with kimchi, it’s hard to go back to just dill pickle chips and onions.

stuffed baked potato on a scale

See If You Can Finish the Huge, Brisket-Stuffed Baked Potato at Franks Holy Smoke BBQ

Sep 17, 2018 — By Daniel Vaughn

Abraham Franks finds his true calling as a pitmaster in Ovilla after a stressful career in Vegas.