Franklin’s brisket was a smoldering heap of pure pleasure. Pitmaster Aaron Franklin of Franklin Barbecue in Austin, Texas — currently one of the most celebrated BBQs in the Lone Star State — brought ...

If you've ever had the pleasure of eating at Franklin Barbecue in Austin, Texas, you may have walked away vowing to purchase a smoker to attempt replicating the food that people spend hours lined up ...

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Sarah McIntosh is the owner and executive chef of Épicerie, a neighborhood cafe, bakery, and bar that opened in 2012. This interview was conducted at the end of 2023 and has been edited for length and ...

There's no shortage of great BBQ in the United States, but where can you find the best brisket? We're rounding up some ...

1. Using the wrong cut of meat. Proper Texas-style brisket is made with the “Packer” cut from a cow. Many grocery stores will only sell the “flat” cut, which has the fatty point cut off the meat. “You ...

Dinner for 12 cooked personally by tastemaking BBQ chef Aaron Franklin. Learn pro-level tricks and techniques to deploy at home. Private tour of his smokers and a signed copy of his best-selling ...