The Meat Report: Super Bowl Weekend 2-11-23

It is Super Bowl 57 this weekend and it is one of the unofficial dates that really kicks off smoking season for 2023. The choices were aplenty at the H-E-B and the quality of the meat is unmatched. Are you thinking it is time to smoke the first brisket of 2023 or are you dreamingContinue reading “The Meat Report: Super Bowl Weekend 2-11-23”

The Meat Report: Texas Beef and Pork 1-22-23

2023 is in full swing now and the carnivorous selections at H-E-B are looking quite delicious for this late in January. Which one you picking? Tomahawk Steak? Brisket? Ribs? Pork Belly Burnt Ends? or BACON? I love to hear and see what you are creating out there my fellow BBQ pitmasters.

Matthew’s Birthday 11-05-22

Today is special. We are celebrating as a family the birthday of our Matthew. I thought I would go back and look at our BBQ smoking sessions and the great memories & amazing smoked meats we had made. Courtney and Matt’s Birthday Party at Henry’s 11-05-22 We celebrated Courtney and Matt’s Birthdays 🎂 tonight atContinue reading “Matthew’s Birthday 11-05-22”

The Meat Report: Texas Beef, Pork and Turkey 9-24-22

H-E-B is simply #1 when it comes their amazing Meat Market. I was picking up supplies for my Saturday smoking session and just had to check out the deals H-E-B has going on beef, pork and turkey. As usual, the quality of their meats is unmatched and the prices are fair in an inflation drivenContinue reading “The Meat Report: Texas Beef, Pork and Turkey 9-24-22”

Where My Love For Que Begins: Bigham’s Smokehouse in Lubbock, TX 9-17-22

When I think of my childhood memories and where my love for Barbecue began, it would have to include one BBQ joint in Lubbock, Texas named Bigham’s Smokehouse. My Dad, after the divorce, lived on 82nd and Memphis when I was a kid. The location of his new place meant Bigham’s Smokehouse was just downContinue reading “Where My Love For Que Begins: Bigham’s Smokehouse in Lubbock, TX 9-17-22”

U.S.D.A. Beef Quality Grading 9-07-22

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The Meat Report: Texas Beef, Pork and Turkey on Labor Day Weekend 9-03-22

It is Labor Day Weekend and it means the end of the summer of 2022. If you live BBQ like I do, Labor Day is an opportunity to pick up some great deals and awesome finds on meats to smoke. Today was no different. The sheer beauty of the meat aisle at H-E-B is alwaysContinue reading “The Meat Report: Texas Beef, Pork and Turkey on Labor Day Weekend 9-03-22”

Chad’s 52nd Birthday BBQ Party 8-20-22

Wanted: The Brisket Burglar 8-08-22

I was looking though Yahoo this morning at the headlines and I saw a story that I just had to share from the Business insider about La Barbecue in Austin. Never thought brisket was worth a felony but it is Texas. Taking “Risk It For The Brisket” to a whole new level. I sure hopeContinue reading “Wanted: The Brisket Burglar 8-08-22”

Foodie Me: Franco’s Cafe in San Angelo, TX 8-06-22

Tex-Mex food is the one staple you will find with world class quality here in San Angelo, Texas at Franco’s Cafe. If you dream about beef enchiladas or beef tacos or both, the Carolina Combo Plate is perfect for you but if you are even hungrier you can go 4 items by adding a beanContinue reading “Foodie Me: Franco’s Cafe in San Angelo, TX 8-06-22”