Brisket is a barbecue staple, one that cue-lovers really hold dear. For the uninitiated: Brisket is cut from the breast or lower chest of a cow, and is considered one of the best cuts of meat there is ...

Discover the best BBQ joints in Ohio to try in 2026, from smoky ribs in Cincinnati to legendary brisket in Cleveland and ...

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 ...

as too much good barbecue? If you’re trying to put together Texas Monthly’s list of the fifty best barbecue joints in the state, the answer is yes. This past January, though, when I opened my Top 50 ...

They call it the brisket pull test. It’s an easy way to judge a pitmaster’s prowess. Take a piece of brisket and pull gently on each end. Overcooked brisket falls apart too readily, while undercooked ...

If there is anything that gives traditionally good ‘ole apple pie a run for its money, it might just be barbecue. And if just the thought of juicy tender barbecue has your mouth watering, then you’re ...

People love Central Texas ‘cue. Brisket, sausage, pork ribs, some rich sides and a full belly. Sounds great here. So naturally when people are interested in our style of smoking meats, stories will ...

SPRING VALLEY, Calif. — A Spring Valley pitmaster is on a quest to make the "Best Brisket" in San Diego. In this Zevely Zone, photojournalist Scott Hall and I tackled a mountain of meat. Some stories ...