I was asked to report on my meal at Franklin’s, needless-to-say it was great. And I just don’t mean a little bit better. 20-30% better than the best I have ever had. My wife and her aunt and uncle agreed. For those of you who don’t know, Texas Monthly declared it the best BBQ in Texas.
Some notes-
• To place a to-go order you have to order on the first Monday of the month before the month you want to pick it up, while I know many of you would not do this, I was really curious
• You then have to pick it up between 10 and 10:30
• Brisket is $20/lb.
• The guy in front of me spent $244, I spent $100. They have got to be raking it in.
• Got there at 10:15 (traffic was bad) and there were at least 100 people sitting around in lawn chairs, many drinking beer, generally having a good time
• When I left at 10:45 they were starting to line up, it is not a large place
• I had to park two blocks away
• Still had to wait half an hour, they slice it up when you show up
They keep the meat in metal cabinets, which I assume are heated, and wrapped in foil. I have only done one brisket in my #3 and really want to try another. I am going to foil it this time around 150. I really think this could be what makes it so moist.
