
Located where Heim BBQ originally launched, this food truck at Republic Street Bar is the best new joint in the city.
Daniel Vaughn is the author of The Prophets of Smoked Meat: A Journey Through Texas Barbecue, the coauthor of Whole Hog BBQ: The Gospel of Carolina Barbecue, and the barbecue editor at Texas Monthly. He has traveled the world sampling smoked meats at over 1,800 barbecue joints, most of which are in Texas.
Mar 23, 2018 — By Daniel Vaughn
Located where Heim BBQ originally launched, this food truck at Republic Street Bar is the best new joint in the city.
Mar 21, 2018 — By Daniel Vaughn
With its meat cooked on-site and an eye-catching exhaust system, Houston's new Q is a first-class joint.
Mar 9, 2018 — By Daniel Vaughn
Ready for this jelly: Pig ears provide most of the gelatin in the Beaumont restaurant's version, which is heavy on the meat.
Mar 7, 2018 — By Daniel Vaughn
It started with a sad photo of brisket.
Mar 1, 2018 — By Daniel Vaughn
When it's on the menu at a barbecue joint, you'll want to order this underused cut. Trust us.
Feb 23, 2018 — By Daniel Vaughn
Two Texan treasures come together in this magical dish, but it's not always easy to find. Here's where to start.
Feb 21, 2018 — By Daniel Vaughn
Co-founder Aaron Franklin says he's excited about the four-day food and music extravaganza, happening this May in Austin.
Feb 15, 2018 — By Daniel Vaughn
For the third time in four years, the prestigious restaurant and chef awards recognize a pitmaster.
Feb 14, 2018 — By Daniel Vaughn
Using history as a guide—especially Frank X. Tolbert's priceless Texas reporting—I set out to create the ideal BBQ complement.
Feb 8, 2018 — By Daniel Vaughn
Tejas Chocolate Craftory in Tomball spends some moolah on its delicious mole. So don't look for it on the counter.
Jan 31, 2018 — By Daniel Vaughn
Don't be fooled by appearances at this longtime Marshall joint. Herbert White's secret recipe makes Wednesdays extra special.
Jan 30, 2018 — By Daniel Vaughn
Quick study Cade Mercer's pitmaster background brings the smoke to this Japanese staple at his new food truck in Waco.
Jan 26, 2018 — By Daniel Vaughn
With a new smoker named Bocephus, and another on the way, the inspiring James Jones keeps improving his game in Cedar Park.
Jan 23, 2018 — By Daniel Vaughn
Since Franklin Barbecue opened, pitmasters have turned to the more expensive cuts of meat. And that's a good thing.
Jan 19, 2018 — By Daniel Vaughn
Along with her husband, Thurman, the Hawaii native created a Texas barbecue institution more than 50 years ago.
Jan 18, 2018 — By Daniel Vaughn
With a sandwich like the Nasty Nate and impressive barbecue, this one-man show in San Antonio has earned a loyal following.
Jan 17, 2018 — By Daniel Vaughn
Write it down: This new Sisterdale joint, which does more than barbecue, picks up where the memorable Maywald's left off.
Jan 13, 2018 — By Daniel Vaughn
Stuffed with brisket and cheddar, these long, crisp "potato sausages" are a revelation at Austin joint.
Jan 5, 2018 — By Daniel Vaughn
Daniel Vaughn looks outside the Top 50 barbecue list for his most memorable meals of the year across the state.
Dec 29, 2017 — By Daniel Vaughn
You'll find the best pastrami in the state on weekends only at three Austin farmers markets.
Dec 20, 2017 — By Daniel Vaughn
Move over, fruitcake. Turn sausage into the hallmark of your next holiday party.
Dec 19, 2017 — By Daniel Vaughn
What could follow Nutella banana crepes? A "war on Texas BBQ."
Dec 16, 2017 — By Daniel Vaughn
At the Dallas Cowboys' Star complex, the barbecue comes from California.
Dec 14, 2017 — By Daniel Vaughn
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.
Dec 8, 2017 — By Daniel Vaughn
Texas toast makes everything better at this new classic-menu spot in Celina.
Dec 1, 2017 — By Daniel Vaughn
Black Smoke in Antwerp and Holy Smoke in Brussels are both Belgian tributes to Texas barbecue—but they couldn't be more different.
Nov 30, 2017 — By Daniel Vaughn
Pairing the raw and the slow-smoked.
Nov 22, 2017 — By Daniel Vaughn
It turns out that the camera might add ten pounds (or something like that).
Nov 15, 2017 — By Daniel Vaughn
Of course the first barbecue aficionado to make Forbes 30 Under 30 is from Texas.
Nov 9, 2017 — By Daniel Vaughn
The sides shine at the trailer formerly known as 12 Bones.
Nov 7, 2017 — By Daniel Vaughn
Aaron Franklin, Tyson Cole, and Jack Yoss come together to form a culinary dream team.
Nov 1, 2017 — By Daniel Vaughn
From Guyana to Port Arthur.
Oct 18, 2017 — By Daniel Vaughn
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.
Oct 18, 2017 — By Daniel Vaughn
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.
Oct 9, 2017 — By Daniel Vaughn
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