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Louisiana Is Embracing Barbecue Beyond Boudin
Posted on 12/10/23 at 8:49 pm
Posted on 12/10/23 at 8:49 pm
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Bite into a link of smoked boudin at Truth Barbeque, in Houston, or 1701 Barbecue, in Beaumont, and the influence of Louisiana’s Cajun country on Texas barbecue is undeniable. Over the last decade, the barbecue joints of Louisiana have been looking to the Lone Star State for direction. Offset smokers, juicy sliced brisket, and even smoked beef cheek have found an audience there. I set out on a trip that crisscrossed our neighbor to the east to find its best Texas-style barbecue.
While on the road, I also tried a few joints that hewed more closely to Louisiana-style barbecue. Paul’s Rib Shack, in Lake Charles, deserves a return visit for the tender pork steak and the flavorful duo of brisket-flecked dirty rice and creamy corn maque choux. Barbecue-stuffed potatoes aren’t hard to find on either side of the Sabine River, but there’s a great one at Cou-Yon’s, in Baton Rouge, filled to the brim with crawfish étouffée and garnished with eight fried shrimp. After those detours, let’s dig into the beef of the matter.
Full Story - Texas Monthly
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Posted on 12/10/23 at 8:57 pm to Will Cover
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even smoked beef cheek
Not always true
I was at Tejas in Houston a few years ago and spoke w/ the pit master about Gonzo’s beef cheeks and he said not on his menu.
Was back over there the next year and it was on the menu.
Found that interesting.
Posted on 12/10/23 at 9:17 pm to Will Cover
Thank you for sharing the article!
Anyone know where I can pick up beef cheeks in Baton Rouge/Lafayette area?
Anyone know where I can pick up beef cheeks in Baton Rouge/Lafayette area?
Posted on 12/10/23 at 9:50 pm to WarMonkey
Sams has them and I just started seeing them at Walmart.
Posted on 12/10/23 at 9:50 pm to Mister Bigfish
Thank you!
Posted on 12/11/23 at 2:27 am to WarMonkey
Winn Dixie has them too.
Posted on 12/11/23 at 8:30 am to t00f
quote:Soon to go the way of the brisket, short rib, flat iron, and ox tail. Once an oft overlooked cut of meat that has experienced a surge in popularity thanks to innovative chefs.
beef cheek
Posted on 12/11/23 at 11:45 am to BigDropper
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Soon to go the way of the brisket, short rib, flat iron, and ox tail. Once an oft overlooked cut of meat that has experienced a surge in popularity thanks to innovative chefs.
And will become very expensive.
Posted on 12/11/23 at 3:56 pm to andouille
quote:absolutely. I remember when short ribs were $.99/#. Now they're X10 that price.
And will become very expensive.
Posted on 12/11/23 at 5:14 pm to Will Cover
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barbecue joints of Louisiana have been looking to the Lone Star State for direction
All bbq restaurants need to look in every direction possible.
It is nearly always MEH.
I've had friends from oklahoma to north carolina all make a better bite of bbq at home compared to any restaurant.
That shouldn't be the case.
1000% the brothers cooking chicken at the corner of louise street and t delpit make better smoked sausage and chicken thighs than any restaurant.
Posted on 12/11/23 at 5:44 pm to Will Cover
Texax BBQ is over-rated and over priced. Over the last 4 or 5 months, I've had it at well known places in Tyler, Amarillo, and Austin, and was not impressed.
This post was edited on 12/11/23 at 5:49 pm
Posted on 12/11/23 at 5:57 pm to BigDropper
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quote:beef cheekSoon to go the way of the brisket, short rib, flat iron, and ox tail. Once an oft overlooked cut of meat that has experienced a surge in popularity thanks to innovative chefs.
Pound for pound, it just may be the tastiest morsel of bbq.
I took some out of town friends to Gonzos recently. I talked it up a good bit. My friend had one bite of their beef cheek, looked at me and goes “this is the single best bite of bbq I’ve ever had.”
Edit: shite I was thinking of their smoked pork jowls, not beef cheeks. Now THAT is an underutilized cut of meat.
This post was edited on 12/11/23 at 6:06 pm
Posted on 12/11/23 at 6:13 pm to Sayre
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Texax BBQ is over-rated and over priced. Over the last 4 or 5 months, I've had it at well known places in Tyler, Amarillo, and Austin, and was not impressed.
Overrated? Nah. There's nothing overrated about the top places.
Overpriced? Big time. BBQ isnt supposed to be some gourmet meal, yet its priced like one. For that reason, I almost never go.
Posted on 12/11/23 at 7:43 pm to Will Cover
I am extremely picky about my bbq. Most places are low rent fatty garbage living on the laurels of a trophy someone won in 1987. The Shed, for example. Rather lick the southbound end of a northbound weimeraner than eat at the Shed.
Serious and notable exception: Gonzo's in Luling. Super good food. Super nice people. The owner is an approachable guy and his staff are genuinely happy you came in. I can't say enough good about those folks.
Serious and notable exception: Gonzo's in Luling. Super good food. Super nice people. The owner is an approachable guy and his staff are genuinely happy you came in. I can't say enough good about those folks.
Posted on 12/11/23 at 8:04 pm to Monahans
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Overrated? Nah. There's nothing overrated about the top places. Overpriced? Big time. BBQ isnt supposed to be some gourmet meal, yet it’s priced like one. For that reason, I almost never
I agree 1000% with this
Texas has incredible bbq.
It’s just way too expensive.
Bbq roots are cheap cuts of meat cooked on inexpensive equipment outside
I had brisket and 2 sides at truth for over $40 !
It was dang good but my god that’s expensive
Posted on 12/11/23 at 9:57 pm to X123F45
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All bbq restaurants need to look in every direction possible.
It is nearly always MEH.
I've had friends from oklahoma to north carolina all make a better bite of bbq at home compared to any restaurant
"bbq restaurants"?
We call 'em joints. BBQ joints
Your friends should open a BBQ joint in Houston, TX. If they're that good, they would kill it here.
And I doubt your brothers on the street corner make a better smoke sausage than Rabideaux's, Teets, etc.
Posted on 12/11/23 at 10:01 pm to Sayre
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Texax BBQ is over-rated
Most of us who eat it regularly Disagree.
So which BBQ joints in Austin, TX did you eat at and think were overrated?
This post was edited on 12/12/23 at 7:55 am
Posted on 12/11/23 at 11:13 pm to AlwysATgr
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And I doubt your brothers on the street corner make a better smoke sausage than Rabideaux's, Teets, etc.
You named seasoning sausage.
You throw teets on the bbq pit you'd have been better off just chewing up a used cigarette butt.
Posted on 12/12/23 at 9:01 am to Sayre
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Texax BBQ is over-rated and over priced
How? I have yet to see anyone in Louisiana produce beef BBQ to the level that even a chain TX BBQ place can produce.
Louisiana can't even do pork BBQ correctly.
Posted on 12/12/23 at 9:16 am to Sayre
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Texax BBQ is over-rated and over priced.
Overrated? It's the best IMO.
But yes, it is incredibly over-priced. I went to Terry Black's last week and ordered a 1/4 lb of brisket and 2 sides and it was $26!
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