All posts by Daniel Vaughn

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.

September 18, 2017

Treif No More at Franklin Barbecue

By Daniel Vaughn

Aaron Franklin goes kosher for the day.
September 14, 2017

BBQ News: 08/25 – 09/14

By Daniel Vaughn

Smoked meat news from Texas and beyond.
September 11, 2017

The Origin Story Behind Panhandle Onion Rings

By Daniel Vaughn

The history of our barbecue editor's favorite side dish.
September 8, 2017

Lyle Bento’s Hawaiian BBQ Bathtub

By Daniel Vaughn

Traditional kalua pork in Houston.
September 1, 2017

LeRoy & Lewis Barbecue

By Daniel Vaughn

At this experimental barbecue truck, you're more likely to find beef cheeks than brisket on the menu.
August 26, 2017

Aaron Franklin: “We Will Rebuild”

By Daniel Vaughn

After the storied Franklin Barbecue caught on fire, pitmaster Aaron Franklin seems determined to get back up and running.
August 26, 2017

Fire at Franklin Barbecue

By Daniel Vaughn

Franklin Barbecue went up in flames Saturday morning.
August 24, 2017

BBQ News: 08/11 – 08/24

By Daniel Vaughn

'Cue news from Texas and beyond.
August 20, 2017

Behind the Scenes at the “World’s Largest Free Barbecue”

By Daniel Vaughn

A look at the annual XIT Rodeo and Reunion in Dalhart, a giant free barbecue.
August 15, 2017

Smoked Ham at Prine’s Barbecue

By Daniel Vaughn

Bone-in tastes better.