Franklin Barbecue: Storied BBQ landmark damaged by fire

As I was searching through the news finding out the status of BBQ restaurants in the wake of Hurricane Harvey, I found this news at Texas Monthly regarding the most famous of all BBQ joints “in the world”.

https://www.texasmonthly.com/bbq/aaron-franklin-will-rebuild/

Indeed a banner on the Franklin BBQ website indicated the indefinite nature of the shutdown.

[caption id="attachment_6633" align="aligncenter" width="300"] As of 9/1/2017[/caption]

However, we know that the same spirit and optimism moves the people of South Texas and Louisiana affected by the storm as we lo

Recipe: Dry Spice Rubs and Mixes

There’s nothing more indispensable than a simple spice blend of salt and pepper (and garlic powder if you’re in my household) to season every dish: raw, grilled, broiled, roasted, seared, stewed, sauced, you name it.

When it comes to letting quality ingredients–meats and vegetables–shine, simple spice mixtures are usually best. These spice rubs are my go-to when roasting, grilling and smoking healthy.

S&P: Salt & Pepper

  • sea salt or, even better, Himalayan salt
  • fresh cracked black peppercorns

You dropped a hunk o’ change on that choice- or prime-cut of steak! Salt and pepper about 20 minutes before you grill premium quality meats to give the salt a chance to draw out the moisture and intensify the flavor. S&P is so basic yet it’s the best and simplest way to savor grass-fed, free-range, exotic meats and seafood.

Citrus & Herb:

A citrus-y component …

  • orange peel
  • lemon peel
  • lemon or

Review: Bolivar St BBQ (5/5) on Yelp

ZOMG, I hope my first visit (takeout order) wasn’t a fluke, but I had to write about the fabulous smoked meats and THAT eggroll! I don’t hand out 5-star Yelps regularly, but this visit impressed the…ZOMG, I hope my first visit (takeout order) wasn’t a fluke, but I had to write about the fabulous smoked meats and THAT eggroll! I don’t hand out 5-star Yelps regularly, but this visit impressed the…