BBQ
June 10, 2022
How One Pit-Repair Company Saved a Historic Smoker
M&M BBQ Company brought a neglected wood-fired rotisserie from 1984 back to life, in addition to making its own custom builds.
Pitmasters
BBQ
October 18, 2021
The Top 50 Texas BBQ Joints: 2021 Edition
There's a new generation of pitmasters in Texas, and many of them aren't satisfied with simply doing things the same old way. (Though fear not, staunch traditionalists: plenty of them are.)
Business
August 10, 2019
Meat Church BBQ Supply Is a One-Stop Shop for Barbecue Newbies
Matt Pittman parlayed a reality TV appearance into a thriving Waxahachie business.
BBQ
June 14, 2019
BBQ News Roundup: Pitmasters Spill Secrets, the Tiger Woods of Trimming, and a Smoker Bandit
Plus: Don’t forget to vote in the Texas Monthly Readers’ Choice barbecue bracket.
Fire & Smoke
September 14, 2018
Fire & Smoke: Johnny Walker Shares Lessons From Momma Jean
Podcast: At Momma Jean’s BBQ in Lampasas, owner and pitmaster Johnny Walker carries on his family’s barbecue legacy.
BBQ
July 27, 2018
What Should We Call the Barbecue Greats?
Dear Daniel: Are all barbecue cooks pitmasters?
Food & Drink
May 22, 2017
The List: The Top 50 Barbecue Joints in Texas
Welcome to the golden age of Texas barbecue.
BBQ
April 12, 2014
Texas Talent Coming to BBQ Pitmasters
The fifth season of BBQ Pitmasters will premiere tonight on Destination America at 8:00pm Central. Georgia smoked ham will be the focus, but next week the show is full of Texans. “Lone Star Smoke War,” will air on Saturday, April 19 at 8:00pm Central and will feature three teams
BBQ
May 29, 2013
Recap: Daniel Vaughn at Austin’s BookPeople
As if defending the TMBBQ Top 50 weren’t enough, Texas Monthly Barbecue Editor Daniel Vaughn is also in the middle of his book tour for The Prophets of Smoked Meat, which brought him last week to the city he now says is “the capital of Texas BBQ.” That’s