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In reply to AgsWin2011 • 5:03p, 12/23/22
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It was fine. Their bourbon selection and prices was the best part of what we had.
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11:53p, 12/23/22
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Spotted in South Austin.

Not sure if this is a BQ or one of y'all!
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In reply to Beef Cheek • 12:26a, 12/24/22
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Wish it were mine...
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2:37p, 12/28/22
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Cruz BBQ Company in Maypearl for lunch. They've been open just over a year and all meats and sides are fantastic (including the banana pudding not pictured). Between me and my friend we got pretty much everything on the menu.

DV did a write up a few months ago.
https://www.texasmonthly.com/bbq/cruz-bbq-company-maypearl/


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2:56p, 12/28/22
Was shocked to read they only use straight charcoal in their BBQ pit. That's a pretty unique thing especially in Texas.
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In reply to BurnetAggie99 • 5:05p, 12/28/22
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BurnetAggie99 said:
Was shocked to read they only use straight charcoal in their BBQ pit. That's a pretty unique thing especially in Texas.


A big surprise for me when I first went to help out a family friend's team at Memphis in May was that everyone used charcoal, no wood.
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9:05p, 12/28/22
Until I recently got an offset. All we ever used for barrel pits and cinder block/ brick pits was B&B post oak charcoal. Makes pretty much same bbq as I do now. Good smoke ring and flavor. Still use B&B while smoking or grilling
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In reply to drred4 • 9:14p, 12/28/22
We have a brick pit that my Grandfather built. It's similar to the ones you see at Cooper's in Llano.. Still use it from time to time but I use a mix of post oak wood coals to cook with. I only use charcoal to start the fire and make post oak wood coals to shovel in the pit.
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In reply to BurnetAggie99 • 9:56p, 12/28/22
I love those pits. Brings back memories at grandparents and also at fundraisers for Volunteer fire departments, etc.
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In reply to BurnetAggie99 • 6:23p, 12/29/22
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The church we used to go to down in Magnolia had an old cinder block pit. That's what we used to do. Was labor intensive but made some damn fine BBQ
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12:08p, 12/30/22
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Solid day at Interstellar.
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5:22p, 12/30/22
Got a brisket from Fire Craft in Kingwood for family celebration today. Really good! About 11lbs. Nice finish weight. Point and flat were moist and amazing.

Should be open for retail sales after the first of the year. Open for preorder now.

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In reply to jah003 • 11:52p, 12/30/22
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Drove by there around 10:30 and saw the line. I've never had their BBQ and always wonder if it is worth the line...
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6:09a, 12/31/22
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It is.
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10:38a, 12/31/22
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Going to Terry blacks in Dallas today. Anything I need to get there?
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In reply to tex2000 • 11:00a, 12/31/22
Brisket and Beef Ribs
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In reply to dmart90 • 11:48a, 12/31/22
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dmart90 said:
Drove by there around 10:30 and saw the line. I've never had their BBQ and always wonder if it is worth the line...

I have found that the Interstellar line doesn't even really start until 10:20-10:30. If you get there anytime before 10:20 you're going to be at worst maybe 5th in line. We got there about 9:45 yesterday and were second in line. Not bad at all for the #2 BBQ place in the state.
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In reply to jah003 • 11:50a, 12/31/22
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jah003 said:
dmart90 said:
Drove by there around 10:30 and saw the line. I've never had their BBQ and always wonder if it is worth the line...

I have found that the Interstellar line doesn't even really start until 10:20-10:30. If you get there anytime before 10:20 you're going to be at worst maybe 5th in line. We got there about 9:45 yesterday and were second in line. Not bad at all for the #2 BBQ place in the state.


That's awesome.

You've been singing the interstellar praise for years, I should have gone when I lived in close proximity like you!
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In reply to TXAG 05 • 11:51a, 12/31/22
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BurnetAggie99 said:
Was shocked to read they only use straight charcoal in their BBQ pit. That's a pretty unique thing especially in Texas.


A big surprise for me when I first went to help out a family friend's team at Memphis in May was that everyone used charcoal, no wood.
I've never done Memphis-style barbecue, just read about it. Apparently with them it's all about the dry rub and slow-smoking over charcoal. It stems from the 'traditional' method started by Greek immigrants who slow-roasted minimally spiced meat over a charcoal pit like they did back in the old country. One Greek did this with leftover pork ribs and a whole new barbecue cuisine was created.
Wild West Pimp Style
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2:02p, 12/31/22
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Going to Terry blacks in Dallas today. Anything I need to get there?


I hear the sausage is really good.
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7:20p, 1/4/23
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In reply to LawHall88 • 7:14a, 1/5/23
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LawHall88 said:


That's a pretty good line. Must have made the top 50.
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3:21p, 1/8/23
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Pustka Family Barbecue (TexAgs handle AustinAgChef) mentioned on Daniel Vaughan's favorite bites of 2022.

https://www.texasmonthly.com/bbq/best-texas-bbq-2022/?utm_medium=Organic+Social&utm_source=Twitter
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4:23p, 1/8/23
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Is that the family that had one in Hutto for a bit? Is that still around or just move to temple?
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In reply to Bulldog73 • 4:26p, 1/8/23
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Moved to temple
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In reply to schmendeler • 6:38p, 1/8/23
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I'll check them
Out. I'm from temple and go often
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7:11p, 1/8/23
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These are all great and had them all a few times but this was first time to have them all close together in last couple weeks
Corkscrew>Truth>Pinkerton>Tejas Chocolate
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In reply to LawHall88 • 8:06p, 1/8/23
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LawHall88 said:


Guy in car driving by: "Pshhh, I'd never wait in a line like that for bbq. I can make it as good or better at my house. My family all tell me it's the best they've ever had."
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In reply to Big Al 1992 • 8:39p, 1/8/23
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Corkscrew also my favorite of those. Though all are great.
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In reply to Bulldog73 • 9:33p, 1/8/23
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Yes. His dad retired and moved back to Temple. Dustin and Virginia followed with the girls.
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In reply to fav13andac1)c • 5:55a, 1/9/23
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fav13andac1)c said:
Pustka Family Barbecue (TexAgs handle AustinAgChef) mentioned on Daniel Vaughan's favorite bites of 2022.

https://www.texasmonthly.com/bbq/best-texas-bbq-2022/?utm_medium=Organic+Social&utm_source=Twitter
Dustin is my cousin (in-law) and puts out great food. In new location that will eventually be brick and mortar. Expect good things out of him and his dad.
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7:35a, 1/9/23
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What are some of the non top 50 places in DFW y'all would recommend. Love me Cattleack and Hutchins but hoping to expand out to some other options (I am in Dallas but could make my way out to Fort Worth in the future if need be)

I haven't enjoyed Pecan Lodge or Terry Blacks when I have been there in the past
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In reply to Saxsoon • 8:48a, 1/9/23
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Vaquero's in Grapevine
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1:21p, 1/9/23
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Can you guys believe Chud had never had BBQ in Lockhart until today?



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In reply to Beef Cheek • 1:46p, 1/9/23
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He looks about as happy as I do after eating in that once-great BBQ town. Was it all trash?

EDIT: Going to be a video on the trip? Where all did you go and what was the favorite?
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