Month: December 2021

  • When Did you Realize Barbecue Was So Special?

    When did I realize barbecue was special? This question has been rattling inside of my head like a loose bolt in a coffee can for years because I am often asked why I am so ‘obsessed’ with barbecue. People assume that it is the meat that consumes my thoughts. I try to explain to them…

  • These BBQ Joints Want to Make Your Holiday Season Easy

    I put together a list of BBQ spots from across the United States that offer Holiday Meal Packages to hopefully make your life a little easier. The BBQ joints below are listed in alphabetical order by state AND where I had the information, I put the deadline to place the order and notable proteins they…

  • Bill Dumas – Sausage Sensei for Brotherton’s Black Iron BBQ and Liberty BBQ.

    In this episode I chat with Bill Dumas, the Sausage Sensei (ˌsenˈsā,senˌsā/) for Brotherton’s Black Iron BBQ and Liberty BBQ. See all things Liberty Barbecue HERE See all things Brotherton’s Black Iron Barbecue HERE Follow Bill Dumas on Instagram HERE Check out Bill on Facebook HERE –To schedule a class contact Bill via Instagram or…

  • 2nd Annual Kevin’s BBQ Joint Holiday Gift Guide

    Yay! It’s time for me to unveil another collection of off-the-beaten-path holiday gift ideas. Some of these are items I have actually purchased while a good number are on my wish list and will be purchased soon. Just like last year, these are all BBQ joint-related or BBQ joint adjacent. Hopefully, you’ll find something for…

  • The Sausage Stylings of Brandon Hurtado – Hurtado Barbecue

    For Part Three of my deep dive into those creative souls throughout Texas and beyond that are dedicated to conjuring up unique scratch-made sausage I am featuring Brandon Hurtado from Hurtado Barbecue in Arlington, Texas. You have to look through the sausages below. I promise you’ll be amazed by the quality and creativity. I spoke…

  • Forward By Dr. Jeff Savell for Legends of Texas Barbecue

    Here is the forward that Dr. Jeff Savell wrote for the revised edition Robb Walsh’s “Legends of Texas Barbecue“. He provided it for context. My first encounter with Robb Walsh’s writings occurred one summer day about 10 years ago in a Harry & David’s store in San Marcos, Texas when my wife and I stopped…

  • Hurtado Barbecue’s Creativity Abounds

    I wanted to create a post JUST to focus on all of the other none ‘traditional’ barbecue items that Hurtado Barbecue features on a daily basis. These are generally specials, but it gives a good sense as to the creativity and skill that Brandon Hurtado and his team have going into each meal service. I…