Articles by Daniel Vaughn
Barbecue and Chili Come Together in an Easy Recipe
The perfect Frito pie awaits! Skip hours of cooking time by bringing home the brisket (and a few other key ingredients) from your favorite BBQ joint.
Belgium’s Take on Texas Barbecue
Black Smoke in Antwerp and Holy Smoke in Brussels are both Belgian tributes to Texas barbecue—but they couldn't be more different.
Automated Beef Grading Hits a Snag, Causing a Dip in Prime Grade Beef Supply
It turns out that the camera might add ten pounds (or something like that).
A Texas Pitmaster Makes Forbes’s 30 Under 30 List
Of course the first barbecue aficionado to make Forbes 30 Under 30 is from Texas.
Aaron Franklin and Tyson Cole Join Forces at Loro
Aaron Franklin, Tyson Cole, and Jack Yoss come together to form a culinary dream team.
How Pioneering Pitmaster Etta Randall Conquered a Lawless Boomtown With Barbecue
In 1926 Etta Randall, a young black woman from deep East Texas, set off for a lawless boomtown in the Panhandle, where she found unexpected success not in the oil fields but in an old concrete pit.
Chatting With Aaron Franklin After the Fire
Franklin Barbecue—arguably the most famous barbecue joint in the world—was hit by a major fire that destroyed its pit room and damaged other parts of the building. We chatted with co-owner Aaron Franklin about life after the fire.
Boldly Smoky Brisket and Juicy Pulled Pork at Smoke Sessions Barbecue
From Hot-N-Ready at Little Caesar's to low-and-slow in a homemade barbecue pit.
Meat Fight 2017
Meat Fight tickets go on sale TODAY at 10:00am Central are on sale NOW. Get them here. The event will be held Sunday, November 12th at the Longhorn Ballroom in Dallas. If you want to be there, be quick. Although Meat Fight will accommodate more attendees this year (1,500),…
After The Fire: A Look Inside Franklin Barbecue
The story of the fire that put what might be the world's most famous barbecue joint temporarily out of commission.
Tyson Cole Dishes on Loro, His Upcoming Asian Smokehouse in Austin
Tyson Cole will bring an Uchi mentality to BBQ.
The Origin Story Behind Panhandle Onion Rings
The history of our barbecue editor's favorite side dish.
LeRoy and Lewis Barbecue
At this experimental barbecue truck, you're more likely to find beef cheeks than brisket on the menu.
Aaron Franklin: “We Will Rebuild”
After the storied Franklin Barbecue caught on fire, pitmaster Aaron Franklin seems determined to get back up and running.
Behind the Scenes at the “World’s Largest Free Barbecue”
A look at the annual XIT Rodeo and Reunion in Dalhart, a giant free barbecue.
Southside Market and Barbeque
We've covered its history and importance, but what about its food?
Short Line BBQ
The line might be short at this Dallas-area joint, but the barbecue deserves a crowd.
Smoke Over the Water
The ramen king of Austin writes a new chapter in the book of Texas barbecue.
Brotherton’s Black Iron Barbecue
Pflugerville has some of the most creative barbecue sandwiches in the Austin area.
John Mueller Black Box Barbecue
With his new Black Box Barbecue trailer parked in downtown Georgetown, John Mueller is back on his game.