Hi BBQ Freaks! 

I’ve been spending some time around Lake Texoma, up on the border with Oklahoma, and exploring the barbecue options in the area. In Sherman and Denison, that’s going to include plenty of brown gravy sauce, a regional specialty. Gravy with barbecue? I know, it sounds odd, but it’s not really the gravy you’d serve with mashed potatoes. It starts with brisket drippings that are thickened with flour or cornstarch, then spiced up like a barbecue sauce. The original recipe is credited to Po Sam’s BBQ of Colbert, Oklahoma, which closed long ago, but most of the joints serving it now are in Texas. Fine BBQ in Sherman and Bear’s Smokin’ BBQ in Denison are two barbecue trucks keeping the tradition alive, but the best version I’ve found is at Denison’s Hickory House BBQ, which has been serving it for 45 years. Try it on a chopped brisket sandwich with raw onion. – Daniel Vaughn, Barbecue Editor

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Tip of the Month

“Smoke-A-Holics BBQ has some great barbecue Wednesday through Saturday in Fort Worth, but the regular menu isn’t available on Tuesdays. That’s when they smoke up giant turkey legs and serve them stuffed with a variety of options like shrimp and grits and dirty rice, but you’ve got to visit on Tuesday to try this new specialty.” – D.V.

’Cue Classics

There has never been a better time to start a new tradition. Looking to make some changes to your holiday menu this year? Check out these festive recipes by Daniel Vaughn.

From all of us at Texas Monthly, we hope you have a safe holiday season and we’re so excited to share more barbecue greatness with you in the new year.

Happy Holidays!

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