Of course they’re demanding an apology. Probably to be followed be a demand for reparations of some sort.

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Leave it to an Aggie to discover something the rest of us Texans have known since childhood…

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The brisket was good, but not great. In fact, it was a fine sample of average Texas-style smoked brisket. This is not a bad thing, as an average cut of Texas-style brisket is still better than 99% of the brisket anywhere else on this planet.

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If I could only eat BBQ from one joint the rest of my life — I’d probably pick Cooper’s in Llano because they usually have a little more variety of meat’s than Smitty’s. But if I could only eat brisket and ribs from one joint for the rest of my life? Smitty’s Market. Hands down.

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If you are heading into Austin and want to try some great BBQ, I’d recommend Southside BBQ in Elgin over Crosstown. Especially if you want great sausage.

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It was a beautiful winter day here in Austin today — sunny and 71 degrees.
So, I jumped on my bike and headed west into the central Texas Hill Country in search of some twisty roads and some good barbecue.
The Ride

I headed west on Hwy 290 into Dripping Springs, and turned south onto RR-12 — which [...]

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But I end up at Kruez Market (pronounced “Krites” by the locals) more often than the others because 1) it’s the first joint on the way into town, and 2) because of how consistently good their brisket and ribs are.

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If you’re in the area, it’s not “bad” BBQ — I’d imagine that if you are fortunate enough to get some properly cooked meat as soon as it is pulled off the pits out back, it’s probably damned good.

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My quest for the 50 Best Rides to the 50 Best BBQ Joints in Texas took me to Easy Pickens Bar-B-Que in Harper, TX.

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I always order twice as much (at least) as I plan on eating, and bring a small cooler in my bike’s saddle bags to bring home some leftovers. Typically I’ll eat a half lb of brisket and 2-3 ribs (plus a small bowl of beans and a few onions and some cheese) at one sitting. What can I say — I’m a big guy who loves good BBQ.

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I’ve heard a lot of people say that Cooper’s Old Time Pit Bar-b-que is the best in the state. I think it would take more research and a few more visits (to judge their consistency) to say for sure — but after just one trip, I can tell you that it’s in deserves to be in the conversation, and it was definitely worth the 159-mile round trip ride.

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But it ain’t Texas BBQ, where the cooking of meat is serious business bordering on religion. BBQ so good that people (like me) will drive half way across the state to find it.

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