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E2 · 03-30-2011, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Yssup Rider

Last time I was there I had the BIG CHOP. I think the hunk of meat alone was $16! But it was awesome. Perry's Chop House downtown sells their infuckingcredible pork chop for 10 or 11 bucks on Fridays at lunch. On plates. With napkins. Waiters. Full bar. All that chit. Much as I like all that foolishness, though, I'll take the BIG CHOP at Coopers!

Ever had the Pork Chop on Tuesdays at Shoal Creek Saloon. THE BOMB !

Billy_Saul · 03-30-2011, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by E2

I am surprised that the Salt Lick has not made much of an appearance.

Salt Lick sucks

E2 · 03-30-2011, 02:52 PM

I guess it has now made its appearance.

Reya Sunshine · 03-30-2011, 03:14 PM

LMAO. I had no idea people take BBQ so seriously. Referencing BBQ twitter streams even.

SGlass · 04-04-2011, 04:16 AM

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LMAO. I had no idea people take BBQ so seriously. Referencing BBQ twitter streams even.

In Texas, BBQ is a religion, like football. People have been known to resort to violence if somebody trashes their favorite BBQ joint.

Back in the late 80’s, Stubbs was on the northbound lower level of I35. After a health inspection they were given a list of things to change. They couldn’t afford the changes so they closed which became front page news. John Kelso wrote that he “wouldn’t eat in a BBQ joint that could pass an inspection”.

Oh, the Salt Lick doesn’t suck. It’s the best BBQ in Texas and since Texas has the best BBQ in the country, Salt Lick is the #1 BBQ joint in the country.

Yssup Rider · 04-04-2011, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by E2

Ever had the Pork Chop on Tuesdays at Shoal Creek Saloon. THE BOMB !

I heard it was. I need to eat downtown more often. But there seems to be too many new yuppie joints opening up where the description of the cuisine ends in "fusion."

May be pretty. May be expensive. But it AIN'T TEXAS!

Tatonka · 04-05-2011, 06:20 PM

I went to Franklin BBQ this past weekend. Got there just after 11am, when they open, the line was out the door and to the end of the building. Was in line 90 minutes til I finally got to be served. Got some of everything to go, brisket, sausage, pulled pork and pork ribs. The pulled pork, ribs and sausage were all very good but the brisket was excellent! As good as I have had anywhere even Lockhardt, thick sliced, tender and flavorful. I really liked the variety of sauces as well.
Next time I go I will get there earlier.

They are open Tuesday thru Sunday, closed Monday 11am til they sell out.

sixxbach · 04-05-2011, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Tatonka

I went to Franklin BBQ this past weekend. Got there just after 11am, when they open, the line was out the door and to the end of the building. Was in line 90 minutes til I finally got to be served. Got some of everything to go, brisket, sausage, pulled pork and pork ribs. The pulled pork, ribs and sausage were all very good but the brisket was excellent! As good as I have had anywhere even Lockhardt, thick sliced, tender and flavorful. I really liked the variety of sauces as well.
Next time I go I will get there earlier.

They are open Tuesday thru Sunday, closed Monday 11am til they sell out.

Glad you got to try them out buddy. Let me know when you want to go on a weekend. I get there at about 1030am and am fifth or sixxth in line!

sixx

MarleyMonroe · 04-06-2011, 11:55 AM

Branch bbq is my fav, off wells branch. Been goin there since I was a kid. The best bbq sauce, chop beef and bonesless chicken. Mmmm, going there today.

E2 · 04-06-2011, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Yssup Rider

I heard it was. I need to eat downtown more often. But there seems to be too many new yuppie joints opening up where the description of the cuisine ends in "fusion."

May be pretty. May be expensive. But it AIN'T TEXAS!

The only "fusion" at Shoal Creek is occurring in the arteries !!

Billy_Saul · 04-06-2011, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by SGlass

Back in the late 80’s, Stubbs was on the northbound lower level of I35. After a health inspection they were given a list of things to change. They couldn’t afford the changes so they closed which became front page news. John Kelso wrote that he “wouldn’t eat in a BBQ joint that could pass an inspection”.

Oh, the Salt Lick doesn’t suck. It’s the best BBQ in Texas and since Texas has the best BBQ in the country, Salt Lick is the #1 BBQ joint in the country.

That place on IH35 was the second place that Stubbs sold BBQ out of in Austin after he left Lubbock. The first was Antone's blues club on Guadalupe.

Salt Lick is probably the best Mississippi style BBQ place in Texas owned by a Japanese woman. I'll grant you that. I ate at the one in RR a couple of years ago and the ribs came out plated in a pool of grease. I don't know how anything could be that greasy off of the pit. I think there was some oven time involved. Won't be back.

Went to Coopers in New Braunfels this weekend past. Overpriced for remarkably average BBQ.

Can't wait to try Franklin BBQ with all the quality recommendations on here. Sounds like a winner, gonna have to make some time.

yeesh · 04-06-2011, 06:13 PM

Went to Smokey Mo's in Round Rock for lunch-

Never. Again.

After I placed my order I set my empty tray at the table and went to get my tea. As I'm standing there I sense someone standing next to me. It was the guy that had taken my order, and he hands me my plate AS I'M TRYING TO FILL MY TEA GLASS!!

Oh yeah, the brisket was dry, the ribs were greasy, and the TVs were showing the Rachel Ray show. At least the BBQ sauce wasn't half bad.

Yssup Rider · 04-07-2011, 06:31 PM

Had some Q from Sonny Bryan's Smokehouse in Dallas the other day.

Pretty, pretty, pretty good!

Will get to H-town next week and hit Goode Co. Perhaps...

NorthWood · 04-07-2011, 07:30 PM

Goode Co. (Houston) has well-executed meat, but the sauce isn't so good, imo. Sauces and taste for sauces varies quite a bit, though. Houston is Q-challenged relative to the Luling/Lockhart/Austin/Llano golden crescent.

I find the pork chops and ribs at Cooper's in Llano to be top notch.

I think I will take a day off soon, drive to Austin, eat at Franklin's, bang an Austin provider, and hang out at P10.

Yssup Rider · 04-07-2011, 08:33 PM

What is there besides meat Northwood? I love Goode Co's. smoked duck and Czech sausage. Don't really think much about the sauce. I only use it when the meat sucks or is too dry.

Is Dozier's in Fulshear still knocking 'em dead? Pecan smoked BBQ. Used to be one of my faves!

Actually, if memory serves me, the Pappas family does a pretty decent job.