Hate to see something like this happen. Our thoughts are with the people and patrons of Hinze’s: http://article.wn.com/view/2014/08/07/Barbecue_restaurant_destroyed_in_fire/

The Texas “Q” scene is crowded at the top these days. In the past several years, a host of new pitmasters have  entered the scene, further elevating  a food genre that exists in a rarefied, if smoky, atmosphere. Franklin, Snow’s and La Barbecue all have come on strong. And of course John Meuller is back on the […]

“Down by the pit, mos’ days, cookin’ up I don’ know what all!” – Lionel “Tiny Legs” Underwood Tupelo, Mississippi 1967  

Don’t want to wait on line at Franklin? Go when they’re closed! All the best to all y’all. “Where there’s smoke, there’s meat!” – Clarence “Porkchop” Dupree

Here’s a very simple and very tasty Carolina style mustard sauce, great with all manner of fine barbecued swine: 1 1/2 cups prepared mustard 1/2 cup brown sugar 3/4 cup cider vinegar 3/4 cup beer (save some for enjoying with your meal!) 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 […]