Happy New Year, A Tad Early.....

I know I am a few weeks early there but it is time to get back on this horse.  Stepped away from the blog for a bit but now I am back.

So what has been happening with Trinity BBQ?  Well quite a bit.  The Ol' Pitmaster had to have his shoulder pretty much rebuilt.  If you ever have to do it, reach out to me and I will recommend a great ortho and the best physical therapy team in the world.  Shoulder is back 100% and I have been firing up the ol' VooDoo Child.  

Thanksgiving gave me a chance to try some new recipes.  A buttermilk brine is the bomb on a fried turkey.  I then smoked a turkey with a new herb butter rub and 24 hour brine.  A-Mazing!  

So new things are coming from Trinity BBQ so keep an eye on the blog. It is going to be a great new year.   We will be doing some upcoming events and getting back in the swing at Farmersville Farmers and Fleas in February.  Come by and see us the first Saturday of every month.  Grab a bbq sandwich and just shoot the bull.  

So let me be the first to say, "Happy New Year!"  Going to be a great year folks.

Oh and never forget.....  KEEP ON SMOKIN!!!!!

More Austin BBQ!!!

Last week was another trip to my favorite city.  I just love Austin.  My readers know by now that when I go to Austin, I always look for BBQ!!  My trip this time was no different.  

I decided to try out a pretty popular BBQ place that I have heard a lot about.  I know this place is ran by a pretty famous and popular pitmaster, John Mueller.  He owns and runs a trailer on E. 6th st in Austin called John Mueller Meat Co.  I figured with all of the press this place has gotten, it would be packed but I was pleasantly surprised that the wait wasn't too bad.  The business was very steady but the wait was relatively short. One of the things I like about BBQ is the experience and this place does not disappoint. The smoker is right there and you can smell that wood just burnin'! I got to the window and knew I had to try some of everything.  Everything was very good.  The brisket, unsurprisingly, was smoked perfectly and seasoned with a very good rub.  You better love your rub here because it is generously applied.  The sausage and ribs were awesome.  It is beef sausage and is moist with a nice peppery flavor.  The sides were so very good.  Potato salad was a mustard potato salad and I practically inhaled it! 

John Mueller Meat Co.

Overall, you have to love BBQ from a pitmaster that has been doing it for a long time.  If you are in Austin and over on E. 6th, you have to stop by John Mueller's Meat Co.  Trust me, you won't be disappointed and will leave with a full stomach!!  

Got a good BBQ story?  Share it with me.  Would love to hear it.  And hey.....

KEEP ON SMOKIN'!!!!!

Baby, It's Cold Outside!!!

Man, it is cold outside.  Have you been smoking much?  I haven't.  Too darn cold!  Do I still live in Texas or somewhere North of here?  Come on spring!  

Well, since I haven't been smoking, how was I going to fill that BBQ void on my own without buying it anywhere?  Easy!  I broke out the frozen brisket today under the advice of my wife.  What a great idea.  I always vacuum pack my leftovers so they are easy to reheat.  We boiled a couple of those bags of brisket, chopped them up real good and made us some brisket tacos and tostadas.  What a great idea!  

Two things.... never throw away those BBQ leftovers.  They will go a long way when you need to fill that BBQ hole in your gut.  Second.  Invest in a vacuum sealer.  It is more than worth it.  You can save so many things and make your food and dollar go so much farther.  

Let me know what you do to make the BBQ budget last and enjoy BBQ on days that make it tough to do!

And hey...Keep on Smokin!!!!