Apricot glazed ribs
The other day, my friends and I dined at Mattie’s in Austin. The restaurant is in a grand old house built in 1893,…
Dr Pepper barbecue beans
Smoky and sweet baked beans made with Dr Pepper and bacon. Welcome at backyard gathering and potlucks, as they make a fine companion to ribs, brisket, or any other smoked or grilled meats.
Sorghum-mustard glazed ribs
The other day, a friend of mine commented about how hard it was to recreate barbecue without a yard. She’s a recent arrival…
Zucchini slaw
One of the toughest things about living in New York City is the lack of any outdoor space. During the winter when the…
Chipotle-orange glazed drumsticks
There’s a scene in the movie “Hud” where Patricia Neal’s character offers an orange to Paul Newman. As she’s about to hand it…
Chopped beef sandwich with a spicy barbecue sauce
Last month, when I driving down 290 on my way to my cousin’s wedding weekend in Bryan, I passed my alma mater—Cy-Fair High…
Ribs with Sam Houston’s barbecue sauce
“Grand Barbecue!” read the headline announcing a large gathering for Senator Sam Houston in the Texas Banner. This was back in 1847, so…
Texas pulled pork with coffee-chipotle barbecue sauce
We don’t often eat pulled pork in Texas. This isn’t to say that pulled pork isn’t delicious, but when you go to a…
How to make cow head barbacoa
“What do you want with a cow head?” asked the farmer selling beef at the Union Square Greenmarket. “We don’t sell cow heads…
