Best Texas BBQ of 2022, top picks from J.C. Reid

Khoi Barbecue’s beef rib curry

Pitmaster Don Nguyen’s traditional salt-and-pepper beef rib mixed with a Thai-style, coconut-milk-infused crimson curry sauce served over rice is an on the spot comfort-food traditional. Keep a watch out for different Viet-Tex dishes, resembling Brisket Bun Bo Hue, a spicy beef noodle soup. Various areas of this pop-up restaurant — comply with his social media for menu availability and venues. instagram.com/khoibarbecue

Gatlin’s Fins & Feathers’ New Orleans-style BBQ shrimp

Sure, BBQ shrimp isn’t technically barbecue as a result of it isn’t smoked, however this Gulf Coast traditional is redolent of the very best barbecue sauces, on this case a wealthy and savory concoction primarily based on recent garlic, melted butter and Worcestershire sauce, amongst many different smoky spices like paprika and cayenne pepper. Available on the every day dinner menu on the Gatlin household’s Independence Heights restaurant. 302 W. Crosstimbers; gatlinsfinsandfeathers.com

Burnt Bean Co.’s Tijuana rooster

Pitmaster Ernest Servantes smokes and grills a half rooster after which slathers on an impressed model of his personal Alabama-style white sauce infused with cilantro and ancho chiles, which is then served with flash-fried corn tortillas. Strip off a bit of rooster and pores and skin, stuff into the tortilla, and layer on the house-made salsa, charred jalapenos, pickled crimson onions, and a squeeze of grilled-lime juice. Usually served as a Friday-only particular, name forward for availability. 108 S. Austin St., Seguin; burntbeanco.com

Interstellar BBQ’s beef quick rib with chimichurri

The aromatic, garlicky inexperienced sauce often known as a chimichurri is a staple on beef-laden South American menus. And for good motive — it provides an natural counterpoint to the richness of the meat. Still, it’s a uncommon discover in Texas barbecue, however this Austin-area joint gives it as the right accompaniment for his or her salt-and-pepper beef chuck quick ribs. Weekend particular; name for availability. 12233 Ranch Road 620 N, Austin; interstellarbbq.com

Blood Bros. BBQ’s Ripper Hot Link Dog

This amped-up sizzling canine at Blood Bros. in Bellaire is an ingenious mixture of flavors and textures. The pork-and-beef link is wrapped in crispy bacon, and tucked right into a toasted bun made on the Bros.’ new bakery collaboration, LuLoo’s Day & Night. It’s then topped with a not-too-hot ghost-pepper relish infused with mustard and Steen’s syrup. It’s crispy, crunchy, candy, and savory all on the similar time. Available every day. 5425 Bellaire Blvd.; bloodbrosbbq.com

James & Jon Barbeque’s breakfast tacos

If you’re ever in Beaumont and wish a fast breakfast on-the-go, cease by this trailer for breakfast tacos that includes an excellent choice of smoked meats. There’s a generously-sized flour tortilla cradling pepper-flaked scrambled eggs, melted cheese and your selection of crispy strips of pork stomach, chopped brisket and even a locally-made boudin sausage. Available on every day breakfast menu. Check web site for opening days and instances. 890 N. eleventh St., Beaumont; jamesandjonbbq.com

Bar-A-BBQ’s brisket (at top)

When it involves straight-up Central Texas-style brisket, this little trailer in Montgomery is at the moment making some of the very best within the space. Get there early — pitmaster Cooper Abercrombie is just smoking a handful of briskets each weekend they usually promote out quick. Check Bar-A-BBQ’s Facebook web page for its present location, in addition to opening days and instances. fb.com/BarABBQ