Monk: Goldee’s Barbecue skyrocketed to the top of every barbecue pilgrim’s list when it was named Texas Monthly’s Top Barbecue Joint in 2021. In the below video, Eater’s Smoke Point series follows the prep routine over a Thursday and Friday of the three friends who are owners and pitmasters at Goldee’s, Jalen Heard, Johnny White, … The post Following Goldee’s Barbecue as they Prep for Service first appeared on Barbecue Bros ..read more

Name: Matt’s BBQDate: 9/13/24Address: 4233 N Mississippi Ave, Portland, OR 97217Order: Two pounds brisket, two pounds of pork spare ribs, 2 jalapeno cheddar sausages, 2 original sausages, mac and cheese, slices of Dos Hermanos potato bread (link)Pricing: $$ Monk: It’s that time of the year again: the annual gathering of our group of friends who … The post Matt’s BBQ is an example of legit Texas barbecue in Portland first appeared on Barbecue Bros ..read more

Name: Lechon Latin BBQ and BarDate: 9/8/24Address: 5959 Triangle Town Blvd Ste. 2121, Raleigh, NC 27616Order: Lechon with crispy skin, Argentine Sausage, elite, plaintains (link)Pricing: $$ Monk: Sometimes in the barbecue game, it’s a matter of having the right expectations. While I had heard of Lechon Latin BBQ since it opened two years ago in … The post Lechon Latin BBQ Has the Latin Flavors but is Lacking Any Smoke first appeared on Barbecue Bros ..read more

Monk: Bon Appetit walks through the opening of King BBQ with chef and owner Shuai Wang and pitmaster Brandon Olson. Those pre-open tasks start at 6:00 AM and include firing up the smoker, seasoning ribs, butchering duck and ribs for the following day, putting together and doing social media for the day’s special (BLT), assembling … The post King BBQ Brings Chinese Flavors to Barbecue in Charleston first appeared on Barbecue Bros ..read more

Featured Good news: the Annual Mallard Creek Barbecue returns for its 93rd iteration on Thursday, October 24! And after a couple years hiatus, dine-in eating returns! Mark your calendars. Native News File under “things you love to see”: Old Colony Smokehouse in Edenton has added whole hog barbecue to its daily menu Speaking of whole … The post Linkdown: 9/18/24 – The Pig Pickin’ Edition first appeared on Barbecue Bros ..read more

Name: Union BarbecueDate: 8/17/24Location: N/AOrder: Carnitas, brisket, Smoky Sweet, Golden Beet Salad, The Big DeborahPricing: $$ Monk: In recent years, the Charlotte barbecue scene has seemingly embraced Mexican or Tex-Mex flavors into Texas-style barbecue. Way back in the before times of January 2020, Midwood Smokehouse brought Miguel Vidal of Valentina’s Tex-Mex Barbecue in Austin to Charlotte … The post Union Barbecue has Burst onto the Charlotte Barbecue Scene with New School Barbecue and Mexican Flavors first appeared on Barbecue Bros ..read more

Name: Resident Culture BrewingDate: 8/14/24Address: xOrder: Butcher’s Block Sampler with pork and brisket, red slaw, and hush puppies (link to menu)Pricing: $$ Monk: Resident Culture Brewing made waves last year when they announced they would be hiring pitmaster Edmar Simoes (formerly of Noble Smoke and Sauceman’s) to start their barbecue program out of their South … The post Resident Culture’s Barbecue Expands the Top Tier of Charlotte Barbecue first appeared on Barbecue Bros ..read more

Monk: A fairly well-edited video from what appears to be novices in the world of NC barbecue. After a primer on NC barbecue, they go into their top 5: Stamey’s Barbecue, Old Hampton Store, Clyde Cooper’s, Red Bridges, and Skylight Inn. They give some nice history on each joint and also tasting notes. You can … The post YouTubers Cris & Cale Select Their Top 5 Traditional NC BBQ Joints first appeared on Barbecue Bros ..read more

Note: a version of this article originally appeared last month in The Smoke Sheet, a fantastic national barbecue newsletter that I regularly contribute to. For more information on how to subscribe, visit bbqnewsletter.com. July marked the official start of barbecue on summer TV, with the return of a couple of fan favorites in BBQ Brawl and … The post Which Summer Barbecue Show Should You Watch? first appeared on Barbecue Bros ..read more

Name: Puckett’s RestaurantDate: 7/19/24Address: 2 W Aquarium Way Chattanooga, TN 37402Order: Puckett’s BBQ Platter, smoked sausage and cheese plate (link to menu)Pricing: $$ Monk: Puckett’s Restaurant is a Tennessee-based chain that started in Franklin in 2004. They are a southern restaurant that serves barbecue and is also known for their live music at each of … The post At Puckett’s Restaurant, go for the live music but not the barbecue first appeared on Barbecue Bros ..read more