JR_83 said:

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After a blah time at Taylor Caf, went to Louie Muellers last Saturday. Absolute brisket heaven. I noticed that they've backed off the black pepper rub quite a bit on the spare ribs, opting for a sweeter, paprika rub on it. As always, they knock it out of the park.

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In-laws live in Taylor and I tried Taylor Cafe at their request. It was terrible. Old man river is a sight to see at the door sitting on his ass, but his bbq is trash. I've heard Davis Grocery & BBQ in Taylor is decent but haven't tried it yet.

I've eaten at Louie Mueller dozens of times and to me they're hit or miss. I've absolutely loved it at times, and other times I've left pissed that I just bought $20/lb. brisket and overcooked/overpriced pork ribs that weren't trimmed properly. If you want great BBQ and you're in Taylor often, venture about 30 miles SE to Snows in Lexington. You won't be disappointed. Their brisket is as close to Franklin's I've had.

Oh, I know how outstanding Snow's BBQ is! I just have to get up a little earlier to make it over there.

Gonna hate myself for posting this here because I want to save it all for myself. Apologies if it is mentioned somewhere way back in this thread.

Truth BBQ in Brenham. Dude trained under Franklin.

LEGIT.

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http://www.tmbbq.com/truth-barbeque-2016/

TM BBQ did a big review last year. Not sure when I'll be out that way, but it looks good.

Truth is quite good. I did a brief entry on my site:

http://www.texasbbqadventures.com/2014/01/truth-barbecue-brenham.html
(Disregard the 2014/01 date in the url, that's just where I dump my quick & dirty entries)

Went to Pecan Lodge today for lunch. Was not impressed. Got fatty brisket which was dried out, meaning they burnt the **** out of it, and also a couple ribs which were very overcooked. They were smoked so much and must have gotten hot because they were black on the top. Flavor was decent but very dried out. Very surprised because I've heard so many great things about them. I've eaten at Franklin's several times and I don't believe they would serve the quality of BBQ I had at PL today. Don't think they'll be in the top 5 again in the next TM rankings.

I've never been as impressed with Pecan Lodge as Daniel Vaughn, so who knows. He loves that place - it seems personal TBH.

It's never been top 5 in my opinion.

Corkscrew.


EOT.

Going to corkscrew manana. Can't wait!

Sounds like an off day. I agree with CDub that they probably aren't top 5, but I've never had BBQ like you've described in the 20+ times I've been. Hmm maybe I will need to pop in for lunch on Friday for a quality control check

Here's a pic.

agcrock2005 said:

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Went to Pecan Lodge today for lunch. Was not impressed. Got fatty brisket which was dried out, meaning they burnt the **** out of it, and also a couple ribs which were very overcooked. They were smoked so much and must have gotten hot because they were black on the top. Flavor was decent but very dried out. Very surprised because I've heard so many great things about them. I've eaten at Franklin's several times and I don't believe they would serve the quality of BBQ I had at PL today. Don't think they'll be in the top 5 again in the next TM rankings.

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My brother and I went for the first time Saturday and also thought the brisket was very dry and disappointing. We agreed we'd probably go back one more time just to give them the benefit of the doubt since they are so highly acclaimed (and to get that mac again!), but overall we were not impressed.

Cork spread from 2/17/17:

Cork just recently upgraded their pork butts and ribs to premium.


They gewd.

When Louie Mueller is on point there's not a better Brisket out there. Also same for Hot Guts and Beef Ribs

Smith&Co1970 said:

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Cork just recently upgraded their pork butts and ribs to premium.


They gewd.

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Well, I know where I'm going tomorrow. Crossing my fingers for the blueberry cobbler!

I just texted the cobbler maker, blueberry it is for tomorrow.

Smith&Co1970 said:

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I just texted the cobbler maker, blueberry it is for tomorrow.

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Peach cobbler was on point today. Brisket was amazing. Sausage was surprisingly not good today.

Majkszak's Meat Market makes Cork's sausage.


What did you not like about it? Flavor, texture, ratio?

What % ownership do you have in corkscrew?

0%

My Cork game is just strong.

Man, I could really use a trip down to Corkscrew...

CDub06 said:

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Man, I could really use a trip down to Corkscrew...

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Damn...sounds like I need a really good excuse to go to Houston area. Unfortunately I have none.

CDub06 said:

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Truth is quite good. I did a brief entry on my site:

http://www.texasbbqadventures.com/2014/01/truth-barbecue-brenham.html
(Disregard the 2014/01 date in the url, that's just where I dump my quick & dirty entries)

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Cdub, looks like your map is down. Was going to check out some of your more recent trips. I haven't checked it out in a year or so.

Works for me: http://www.texasbbqadventures.com/p/texas-bbq-adventures-roadmap.html

I've not added much content, but I have kept the map up to date.

CDub06 said:

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Works for me: http://www.texasbbqadventures.com/p/texas-bbq-adventures-roadmap.html

I've not added much content, but I have kept the map up to date.

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Weird. Doesn't work on my end.

agcrock2005 said:

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CDub06 said:

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Works for me: http://www.texasbbqadventures.com/p/texas-bbq-adventures-roadmap.html

I've not added much content, but I have kept the map up to date.

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Weird. Doesn't work on my end.

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Works fine on my end. What browser are you using? Any adblockers or anything?

[edit]: I use firebox with adblocks and it still works fine for me.

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Smith&Co1970 said:

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I just texted the cobbler maker, blueberry it is for tomorrow.

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Well I'm dealing with a work related injury so no Cork for me today, but Mrs. Smitty will be there enjoying her blueberry cobbler.


So pissed.

10 AM got number 18 at Corkscrew. Blueberry cobbler today.

Excellent as always.

Was in line with a couple flying home to Seattle from Cancun. They had a layover so they took Uber to Corkscrew. They told me they heard about it from a friend back home who had eaten there on a trip to Houston.

One place not mentioned much is John Muellers in Austin. I've been number of times and never been disappointed. I also think he has the best beef rib I've ever had.

I'll also say that Pecan Lodge in Dallas is really good but I'd rather just go to Hutchins in Frisco/Mckinney since I live here and they have great brisket. The poke ribs pictured earlier don't look close to what I had from PL a few months ago. Probably the best pork ribs I've ever had. Best thing on the plate that day and it wasn't close.

OregonAggie said:

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One place not mentioned much is John Muellers in Austin. I've been number of times and never been disappointed. I also think he has the best beef rib I've ever had.

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Didn't he close up shop last year? I haven't been out that way in a while. Is he back?

So what's the consensus on slow bone. Much like pecan lodge I found it to be good but not nearly worth the hype it had received