On the Texas Barbecue Trail

Among the high society, some subjects are more sensitive, it could flare into heated debate. Politics. Religion.

And do not forget to add another problem, if you're in Texas: barbecue.

Whether you write barbecue, barbeque, Bar-b-que or barbecue, is a
sure: barbecue is more of a meal is a mantra.

At last count, Texas boasted over 1,300 barbecue joints, side-by-
the-road homes with greaseSlamming screen doors to sit-down restaurants
with a beautiful view, air conditioning and even (CFSP) of wines. Business
rings grill over half a billion dollars a year, a web of
Commerce, which connects an otherwise diverse sprawling state with a common
Mission: Go and look good barbecue.

While you can find good barbecue throughout the South Texas diversity
is in contrast to other capitals Grill. TexasBarbecue: meat
Breast basted meat and tomato sauce, or sometimes no sauce.
The selection varies from pit to pit reigns, but in most traditions.

In each region, across hundreds of miles, a barbecue place is shared influences
from other culinary cultures, from South to Tex-Mex to Southwest. Cabrito or
grilled goat cheese is often in the western part of the state, whereas pigs served or
Tender lamb is frequent in East Texas. CookingThe styles vary as well. By
on the plains of west Texas, barbecue is usually cooked over a slow fire
Mesquite wood while in Southern and Central Texas pecan and oak are
together. Farther east, the fires are fed with hickory. During the
State, have meals with a side of coleslaw, pinto beans, white and spongy
Bread, often on plates of butcher paper. Dessert, if found, usually a
Ball Banana pudding with a dose of vanillaWafer.

Unlike Kansas City and Memphis, Texas has no clearly defined capital of 'que.
But Texas has not, sometimes nicknamed belt "Grill", a
clouds of smoke that passes through the central portion of the state run and includes:

Llano: On the western edge of the barbecue belt lies the community
Llano. What makes it unique among the central Texas barbecue towns is the Llano
Style of cooking. Most pit masters in this town rely on indirectCrickets. In a
Furnaces, wood burning to coal, then the main part of the transfer
to forward hole in the flesh, a thin delicate smoky taste than usual
Smoking. Do not miss Cooper's Old Time Pit Barbecue. Since its huge
rectangular holes through the front door of the dining room lined with loaves of bread
white bread and jars of chili, this is the real deal.

Taylor: Taylor calls itself the "Barbecue Capital of the World" at home,two
legendary barbecue joints separated only by a small parking lot and street
their positions on Second Street. Louis Mueller is housed in one of the most
authentic barbecue joints in Texas, with a fashion-old screen door, smoke
Walls and large fans that provide only the cool breeze on a hot
Summer day. Besides, Rudy Mikeska's serves just as well offer a
urbanized environment. During his lifetime, Rudy Mikeska was Deanof
Texas pitmasters. If it has a political function, and Rudy Mikeska
its barbecue were there.

Elgin: Texas City, Elgin is synonymous with sausage. The small
Community, about 25 miles east of Austin, produces the sausage sold
many come from the State grid. Best of Elgin Smokin 'known
Stops is the Southside Market, probably one of the biggest names in
Texas BarbecueLore. In business since 1882, the market is known for its Elgin
hot sausage, also known as Elgin Hot Guts.

Lockhart: Twenty-three miles south of Austin is another "Barbecue Capital
Texas, "Lockhart. The test of a real Texan is to know the correct pronunciation
Cross City Market. No, say "cruise". E '"criteria, with rhyme
"Lights". Even in a city, do not miss Smitty's, housed in the building where the
original cross has been the marketlies, and Black BBQ, which claims
BBQ oldest house in Texas continuously family activity. Since
1932 the Black family has been burning up these brick had every day for lunch
and dinner.

Luling: east of Austin, Luling, the land of oil. No longer a
Boomtown Chophouses are now the ones that produce black gold.
The most popular place in town is the Common Market, a market with no frills smoky meat,
withmany local atmosphere.