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.

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.
August 10, 2017

Barbecue on Acid

By Daniel Vaughn

Lay off the sugar.
August 10, 2017

Recipe: Thin Barbecue Sauce

By Daniel Vaughn

This sauce is for smoked meats—not chicken fingers or French fries.
August 10, 2017

BBQ News: 07/28 – 08/10

By Daniel Vaughn

'Cue news from Texas and beyond.
August 4, 2017

Southside Market and Barbeque

By Daniel Vaughn

We've covered its history and importance, but what about its food?
August 3, 2017

Barbecue’s Best Beer Buddy

By Daniel Vaughn

We've found the perfect beer pairing with barbecue.
July 28, 2017

Steak Night in the Hill Country

By Daniel Vaughn

Trading ribs for ribeyes.
July 27, 2017

BBQ News: 07/14 – 07/27

By Daniel Vaughn

'Cue news from Texas and beyond.
July 24, 2017

Short Line BBQ

By Daniel Vaughn

The line might be short at this Dallas-area joint, but the barbecue deserves a crowd.