Texas BBQ

[AustinMT 952]

1 hour ago, HRSchenker said:

Had free Heim BBQ the other day. Thank god it was free because I wasn't going to pay for that shit. I've already jumped off their bandwagon but man that place has totally gone down hill.

Yikes!  What was wrong?

[HenryJames 66189]

 

[futureman 22554]

19 minutes ago, HenryJames said:

 

Buck’s?

[deadshank 24653]

7 minutes ago, futureman said:

Buck’s?

More like “Yuck’s.”

[RMac5 1551]

Must be a Rudy’s manager stepping out on his own.

[ChampKind 1314]

Be great if y’all would stop quoting that assclown. Kthxbai

[DoobieWah 1467]

On August 24, 2019 at 6:37 AM, AustinMT said:

And, oh Champ, what are the round white things your food is served on in the photos on the Buck’s thread?

 

You might need to run your S-meter into the shop for a tune up. 

Champ has bragged on his help's proficiency in "plating".

[ChampKind 1314]

I took it home (whole, 1 1/2 lbs) and sliced it, and put some on my plate.  I am sure he uses paper.  My point was the bbq, not the serving method.
And yes, at home, I use plates.    Philistines...
And, oh Champ, what are the round white things your food is served on in the photos on the Buck’s thread?

I was being, uhm, sanctimonious in my smartassey response above. Folks in the know know that I invented the concept of plated barbeque. Jeez!

[HRSchenker 2275]

19 hours ago, AustinMT said:

Yikes!  What was wrong?

Flavorless brisket with no bark, dry pulled pork, and undercooked bacon burnt ends. Same complaint I had last time I was there.

[Landomatic 3813]

6 hours ago, ChampKind said:

Be great if y’all would stop quoting that assclown. Kthxbai

Who?  Brian Hooven?  Who is that anyway?

[DallasHorn26 586]

Stopped at Bodacious in Longview the other day. The place was legit. Brisket was great and had a nice peppery bark. I really loved the ribs, they had a little bit of spice to them. Housemade sausage was ok. Not the best I've had, but better than most places. Did not try the sauce (they threw that in with the tray, it was definitely not needed).

[4th&Five 41602]

 

[Reynolds Woodcock 4808]

Does Terry Black's typically run out of brisket or ribs on a Friday afternoon? My airbnb for the LSU game is walking distance and I've never been, but I don't land until 12:30. 

[SizzleChest 8284]

15 minutes ago, Reynolds Woodcock said:

Does Terry Black's typically run out of brisket or ribs on a Friday afternoon? My airbnb for the LSU game is walking distance and I've never been, but I don't land until 12:30. 

You should be OK, but have a back up plan just in case.

[utee94 15869]

They're an actual restaurant with actual restaurant hours, open til 9:30 on Fridays.  They won't likely be running out of anything important before dinner service begins.  

Edited August 28, 2019 by utee94

[AustinMT 952]

Stopped by Hays Co on the drive back from SA to Austin today.  Always good.

I left this on the paper just for Champ

[DDD Dad 14356]

Does Terry Black's typically run out of brisket or ribs on a Friday afternoon? My airbnb for the LSU game is walking distance and I've never been, but I don't land until 12:30. 

If that’s the blue/gray duplex just down the block it’s really nice. Stayed there for a dad’s weekend last year.

[Homesickhorn 2208]

And, oh Champ, what are the round white things your food is served on in the photos on the Buck’s thread?

Those are actually your Philistines. Mrs. MT didn’t tell you?

[DDD Dad 14356]

1 hour ago, DDD Dad said:

If that’s the blue/gray duplex just down the block it’s really nice. Stayed there for a dad’s weekend last year.

Wait, never mind.  I thought you were talking about Black's up off Guadalupe.

[utee94 15869]

32 minutes ago, DDD Dad said:

Wait, never mind.  I thought you were talking about Black's up off Guadalupe.

Ugh, hope not, no need to be eating there.  Especially not when Hopfield's is right next door.

[SizzleChest 8284]

3 hours ago, utee94 said:

They're an actual restaurant with actual restaurant hours, open til 9:30 on Fridays.  They won't likely be running out of anything important before dinner service begins.  

This.  But given that there will be a shitload of people in town for the game, there's an outside chance they may temporarily run out of this or that.

[AustinMT 952]

7 hours ago, AustinMT said:

Stopped by Hays Co on the drive back from SA to Austin today.  Always good.

I left this on the paper just for Champ

By the way, Hays Co.  may not the the best in Texas, but it’s very, very good, and it’s consistently very good.

[ChampKind 1314]

Stopped by Hays Co on the drive back from SA to Austin today.  Always good.
I left this on the paper just for Champ

I admit to low level retardation, but what the fuck am I missing here?

[PantsTent 2002]

7 minutes ago, ChampKind said:

 

I admit to low level retardation, but what the fuck am I missing here?

 

Plate talk not going away (I think)

[ChampKind 1314]

:facepalm:

[RMac5 1551]

@AustinMT looks like you ate at a bbq joint.

[dcbc 14537]

8 hours ago, AustinMT said:

Stopped by Hays Co on the drive back from SA to Austin today.  Always good.

I left this on the paper just for Champ

Looks like some green beans got in the mac, but the brisket looks quite smashable.  The sausage looks delicious, but I think about 90% of BBQ sausage looks delicious.

[Patricio Swayze 17058]

I think I’ll have Feges tomorrow to give them a second shot. And maybe Valentina’s on Friday. Then watch Texas smoke LA Tech on Saturday.

[horncyclist 1391]

17 hours ago, 4th&Five said:

 

About time they got around to this. I had signed up for the information list over a year ago. Really excited to see what he comes up with. That prototype looks great. 

Anyone else interested in one of these? I've learned to cook on a WSM and want to get wood-burning offset for the backyard. I've flirted with the idea of building one but will probably end up doing this or a Klose. I'm in Northern Virginia so getting one of these up here is going to be an issue too. 

 

[ChampKind 1314]

10 years ago, Klose was the biggest name in pit building. Those days are over.

And no need to wait for Aaron’s pits to become available. Millscale.co.

They build a 94gallon backyard model that may look familiar. And these boys are the best in the game right now.

[AustinMT 952]

8 hours ago, dcbc said:

Looks like some green beans got in the mac, but the brisket looks quite smashable.  The sausage looks delicious, but I think about 90% of BBQ sausage looks delicious.

Hatch chili Mac 

[DDD Dad 14356]

19 hours ago, utee94 said:

Ugh, hope not, no need to be eating there.  Especially not when Hopfield's is right next door.

And Via 313 is just down the street.

[Patricio Swayze 17058]

And Via 313 is just down the street.

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[Storm the Field 5303]

Saw a Pinkerton reference in this Eater article. I will have to try this sandwich.

Quote

 

Ike's Love and Sandwiches just brought its messy, cult carbs to Houston for the first time, and the San Francisco-born brand already plans to roll out three more area locations.

The newly opened arrival (1051 Heights Boulevard) is a partnership with former Houston Astros Minor League pitcher Mark Appel, who’s also a Houston native. The fast-casual eatery commands long lines for its hundreds of sandwich combinations, including meat, vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options, served between Dutch Crunch bread and slathered with its “Dirty Secret” sauce that hasn’t changed since day one.

...Houston’s location will also get its very own themed sandwiches: the “Grand Pinkerton” (Pinkerton brisket, pastrami, Pinkerton BBQ aioli and provolone cheese)

 

https://houston.eater.com/2019/8/27/20835431/ikes-sandwiches-houston-restaurant-openings

Edited August 29, 2019 by Storm the Field

[Patricio Swayze 17058]

Went to Feges for the second time. Today was much better than my first experience there. Very tasty.

[GreenspointTexas 9685]

4 hours ago, Storm the Field said:

Saw a Pinkerton reference in this Eater article. I will have to try this sandwich.

https://houston.eater.com/2019/8/27/20835431/ikes-sandwiches-houston-restaurant-openings

Lol had this exact sandwich on saturday... it was $13 and i waited 40 min for it, but damn was it good

[4th&Five 41602]

 

[AustinMT 952]

Had to go to Tyler today.  Stopped by Stanley’s for the Four Meat Sampler plate:

[Bone3421 716]

Stopped at Bodacious in Longview the other day. The place was legit. Brisket was great and had a nice peppery bark. I really loved the ribs, they had a little bit of spice to them. Housemade sausage was ok. Not the best I've had, but better than most places. Did not try the sauce (they threw that in with the tray, it was definitely not needed).

I hit up Bodacious a few months and was curious if the ribs always had that little kick

They were great! As was everything else of course

[TheFlyingBoat 907]

On 8/29/2019 at 9:16 AM, Storm the Field said:

Saw a Pinkerton reference in this Eater article. I will have to try this sandwich.

https://houston.eater.com/2019/8/27/20835431/ikes-sandwiches-houston-restaurant-openings

Wait wtf Ike's is in Texas now? I remember growing up it was my favorite sandwich place back on California. Damon Bruce with Bacon was my go to order.

[Skipper 6209]

What time do you locals estimate I would need to be in line at LA BBQ or Mickelwaiths on Fri to not wait too long?   Open to other suggestions as well.  Going to be in North Austin if anything new that is closer that you would recommend.

[ChampKind 1314]

Go to Pflugerville and eat at Brotherton’s Black Iron. Thank me later

[EE2B 1565]

Go to Pflugerville and eat at Brotherton’s Black Iron. Thank me later

Psshh. Why would he take your opinion, man?

[ChampKind 1314]

And that’s fair

[Patricio Swayze 17058]

Pinkerton’s did right by me today. I was hoping I wouldn’t have to give a second strike. Brisket was fantastic.

 

 

[utee94 15869]

26 minutes ago, ChampKind said:

Go to Pflugerville and eat at Brotherton’s Black Iron. Thank me later

Listen to this man he's pre-law.

 

[Jerry Callo 8735]

2 hours ago, Skipper said:

What time do you locals estimate I would need to be in line at LA BBQ or Mickelwaiths on Fri to not wait too long?   Open to other suggestions as well.  Going to be in North Austin if anything new that is closer that you would recommend.

LA Barbecue will have a long wait, whereas Micklethwait's won't be that bad.  Kerlin is another east Austin spot you can get good barbecue without much of a wait.  If you are closer to Pflugerville, Champ's recommendation of Brotherton's place is a good one.  Northwest Austin - Interstellar off of 620 is pretty good.  I prefer Micklethwait over the others, but all are worth trying.

[Skipper 6209]

10 minutes ago, Jerry Callo said:

LA Barbecue will have a long wait, whereas Micklethwait's won't be that bad.  Kerlin is another east Austin spot you can get good barbecue without much of a wait.  If you are closer to Pflugerville, Champ's recommendation of Brotherton's place is a good one.  Northwest Austin - Interstellar off of 620 is pretty good.  I prefer Micklethwait over the others, but all are worth trying.

Yeah, I'll be damn close to Interstellar.  May just try it out if I don't feel like driving to Pflugerville or driving + waiting somewhere downtown.

 

[Johnny Sack 8397]

1 hour ago, Patricio Swayze said:

Pinkerton’s did right by me today. I was hoping I wouldn’t have to give a second strike. Brisket was fantastic.

 

 

Grant has been out of town a bunch the last month.  He is back now.  That helps.  I had a bad couple ribs last month too. And I’ve never had that. Ever there.  And I’m in there once a week.  

[4th&Five 41602]