Texas BBQ

Texans aren't shy to proclaim that the nation's best barbecue comes from inside the borders of the Lone Star State. Tipping ten-gallon hats to the smoky, caramelized bark and tender pink center of the stateÍs signature slow-cooked brisket, pulled pork tacos so spicy they curl toes and handlebar mustaches, and sublime side dishes accented with flavorful influences brought by German, Spanish, and Czech settlers, Texas BBQ, is the long-anticipated, mouthwatering roundup to 100 of the best smokehouse recipes the state has to offer. Sidebars highlight the way Texas 'cue differs from one micro-region to the next, so readers can see how the pulled pork of East Texas is far different from the spice-rubbed beef of South Texas or the smoky grilled seafood from the stateÍs Gulf coast. Want to know where to sample some of the stateÍs best offerings? Texas Pitstop highlights show you the who, what, and where worth visiting for the state signature barbecue plates.