The economic turmoil of the past three years continues to impact Texas barbecue, from how much it costs to how it’s made. On the supply side, the higher wholesale cost of beef has resulted in some ...

In “Shigging,” we ask pitmasters to give us some specifics about how they smoke their meats. In the spirit of barbecue secretiveness and competitiveness, they’re allowed to lie once. This week, we’re ...

Kyle St. Clair just might have the most immaculate barbecue pits in Texas. He used to think the fleet of Oyler rotisserie smokers at his One90 Smoked Meats, in Dallas, were clean, but that was before ...

This story is part of Texas Monthly’s 2008 Top 50 barbecue joints package. The traditional way to prepare Texas barbecue is in a pit, the more smoke-infused and grease-encrusted the better. The word ...

Even when a pit room is air-conditioned, it’s never really cool. That’s the nature of the game when it comes to making Texas barbecue. When you have a constantly burning fire, using a mechanical ...

With little effort, the best electric smokers add a signature smokey flavor and texture to meats. Contrary to popular belief, electric smokers are easy to access and use; plus they are more affordable ...

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