Daniel Vaughn, Author at Texas Monthly – Page 4 of 47

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.

The K-Rigg Pressure Smoker Cooks a Ten-Pound Brisket in Two Hours

Aug 1, 2019 — By Daniel Vaughn

Kyle Riggen of Leander, allergic to wood smoke and boredom, is trying to invent a faster way to barbecue.

CowBurners BBQ & Taproom Brings ‘Rib Candy’ and Craft Beer to Mineola

Aug 1, 2019 — By Daniel Vaughn

And see if you can guess the mysterious, meaty ingredient in the joint’s special-recipe potato salad.

BBQ News Roundup: Smoked Burgers, a Meat Fight 1K, and the Valentina’s Love Story

Jul 25, 2019 — By Daniel Vaughn

Plus: LeRoy and Lewis’s big plans for a brick-and-mortar.

Bill Karau’s Quest for the Perfect Barbecue Smoke

Jul 25, 2019 — By Daniel Vaughn

Dirty smoke can ruin meat. The designer of KBQ smokers says he’s invented an easier way to ensure cleaner, sweeter smoke.

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Let Your Soul Glow With SLAB BBQ’s McDowell Boneless Rib Sandwich

Jul 22, 2019 — By Daniel Vaughn

Inspired by the ’80s classic ’Coming to America,’ the Austin barbecue sandwich shop serves this higher quality play on the McRib.

Cowtown Brewing’s Double-Cut Smoked Pork Chop Is a Perfect Marriage of Barbecue and Beer

Jul 18, 2019 — By Daniel Vaughn

Get there early for this Friday lunch special from pitmaster Jordy Jordan.

Derek Allans Texas BBQ bbq tray

Fort Worth Gets a Serious Contender With Derek Allan’s Texas BBQ

Jul 17, 2019 — By Daniel Vaughn

Derek and Brittany Crudgington fought hard to get their brick-and-mortar going, and the town is so lucky they did.

There’s Something Better Than Brisket at Franklin Barbecue

Jul 15, 2019 — By Daniel Vaughn

The Saturday-only special of beef short ribs outdoes everything else on the menu. Just be prepared to pay big bucks.

The Gospel of Texas Barbecue Is Spreading

Jul 12, 2019 — By Daniel Vaughn

Sliced brisket, simply but well seasoned, is winning converts in foreign lands like Kansas City and Milwaukee.

BBQ News Roundup: Bacon Burnt End Day, Smokey John’s Food Coma, and a Tex-Mex BBQ Fest

Jul 11, 2019 — By Daniel Vaughn

Plus, the hidden bias of brisket and barbecue’s political history.