There’s a moment when you take that first bite of perfectly smoked brisket – time stops, angels sing, and suddenly you understand the meaning of life. That transcendent experience awaits at Smoky ...

Texas' No. 1 barbecue joint has had an eventful year, to say the least. Franklin Barbecue in East Austin is constantly drawing long lines of people eager to try its award-winning smoked meats and over ...

A food writer’s family never really repeated special dishes. This recipe was the exception. By Melissa Clark Credit...Linda Xiao for The New York Times. Food stylist: Maggie Ruggiero. Prop stylist: ...

In Austin, Texas, there’s a humble turquoise-trimmed building where people willingly wait hours in the sweltering heat for a taste of smoked meat nirvana. Franklin Barbecue isn’t just another spot on ...

EXCLUSIVE: Aidan Laprete (The Pitt, Drivers Ed), Kelley Pereira (The Runarounds) and Nelson Franklin (Veep) have joined the cast of The Social Network‘s follow-up feature The Social Reckoning, from ...

Texas takes brisket seriously, and these sandwiches prove it! When smoked low and slow for hours, brisket becomes so tender and flavorful that it barely fits between two slices of bread. These nine ...

Every pitmaster in the nation is constantly vying for their barbecue to be the best of the best. For many, that argument starts and stops with the quality of someone's brisket. But some Texans might ...

In Austin, Texas, most residents know Franklin Barbecue and have spent some time in line waiting to get in for Aaron Franklin’s well-known for its BBQ brisket. Or its other BBQ specialties- pork spare ...

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 ...