Brisket and sausage - now that is what I call the breakfast of champions. You have to love an impromptu car trunk picnic -- since I was there well before Meyer's Elgin Smokehouse opened in Elgin, Texas just a short walk from Southside Market, also in Elgin. Fortunately they have drive-thru starting at 8am... The brisket was very …
Month: May 2018
Iron Works BBQ – Austin
I got to try out Iron Works BBQ again last week after a long absence while I was in Austin. There are lots of famous people with their faces on the wall, which is a good indication. They do have quite a bit going for them. But besides being in a historical location and in very …
Kerlin BBQ – Austin
I may have found the best kolaches on the planet. Brisket and cheddar -- and they're made by hand at one of the most awesome barbecue trailers in Austin - Kerlin BBQ. So you already know the brisket is gonna be amazing. These kolaches are absolutely incredible stuff. If for some reason you don't know what a …
Scallops from home
Gotta love home-grilled deliciousness - nitrite-free bacon-wrapped wild-caught jumbo scallops and organic asparagus grilled with bacon as well. Grilled over 100% oak on my Traeger Texas Elite 34. Bacon is meat candy, and scallops are sea candy - so the combination is just amazing!!
Tejas – Pork Shanks
The pork shanks at Tejas Chocolate & Barbecue are beyond delicious. Totally worth the wait just to get one of them. When you get to match it up with their amazing brisket, pulled pork, smoked turkey and jalapeño cheese sausage, combined with their amazing potato salad and that incredible carrot souffle, it turns it into …
Valentina’s Tex Mex BBQ – Austin
I cannot say enough good things about Valentina's Tex Mex BBQ in the south end of Austin. It is a truly great fusion of mesquite-smoked barbecue and Tex Mex! What better combination could exist than bringing together two of my favorite foods on the planet. Miguel Vidal and his familia are doing things so right …
CorkScrew BBQ – Old Town Spring
It had been awhile since I got to enjoy Corkscrew BBQ in Old Town Spring. So I was very happy to get back there. Phenomenal stuff as always. The brisket was immaculate, with such an amazing dark bark and perfectly-rendered fat. The sausage was incredible. And the pork ribs were darn near perfect. These guys just …
Southern Pimento Crunch from PDQ
I just had to try the Southern Pimento Crunch chicken sandwich from PDQ. Who came up with this thing? It's crazy, as well as crazy tasty-fried chicken breast, pimento cheese from Tillamook cheddar, lettuce, bacon and potato chips. Seriously? Holy deliciousness!! Yes, I do know fast food is really bad for me. But every once …
529 BBQ – Houston
While 529 BBQ is not near the top of the list of great Houston barbecue joints, it is reasonable barbecue nonetheless. The lean brisket had good smoke flavor but sadly was overcooked - it just fell apart trying to scoop it up on my fork. It should hold together better than that. And I got …
Tejas – Beef Ribs
I may sound like a broken record, but Tejas Chocolate & Barbecue does a heck of a barbecue spread. The brontosaurus-sized beef ribs that they offer are just ginormous and delicious. Look at the bark on them - so dense and flavorful. The turkey is amazing as well. And I am in love with the …
Smoked Food Addict 