Shortrib Rice at Fat Choy

It's not in Texas, and it's not BBQ, but I love beef short ribs; so, I'm sharing some pics of the Shortrib Rice I had at Fat Choy (Las Vegas, NV). It was outstanding.

Out-of-towner's dinner at Stiles Switch

A friend from out of state was in Austin for one night this week. He had dinner at Stiles Switch BBQ & Brew.

Short rib at Lemongrass

After a brisket tostada at Lemongrass, I had Red Wine Braised Short Rib, with Garlic Whipped Potatoes and Roasted Carrots & Shallots.

The rest from Iron Works

The rest from my latest meal at Iron Works BBQ (Austin, TX):

Big ol' lunch spread at Iron Works BBQ

In late August, I paid my most recent visit to Iron Works BBQ (Austin, TX). Got there before the doors opened at 11 and got in line behind about a dozen or so who were already there. Had a big lunch of brisket, sausage, pulled pork, beef ribs, beans, potato salad, and macron & cheese.

VIDEO: FoodieHub visits Louie Mueller Barbecue

Yesterday, I posted about FoodieHub's naming Louie Mueller Barbecue's beef ribs the "World's Tastiest Dish" for 2015. Here's a short video from FoodieHub's visit to LMB, which ultimately led to the award. The girl in the video is my new friend Amy Shuster. Check her out at @backyardbite.

Louie Mueller Barbecue takes top honors at FoodieHub's Global Awards 2015

Last weekend, I was in London for FoodieHub's Global Awards and had the pleasure to read the nominee's for the BBQ category. There were 7 nominees from around the world. Two nominees were from the U.S., and 1 of them was from Texas. As it turns out, the Texas nominee won. Congrats to Louie Mueller Barbecue, whose beef ribs were named "World's Tastiest Barbecue." What's more, at the end of the 12 categories, an overall winner, "World's Tastiest Dish," was named. LMB's beef ribs won that, too. Congrats, Wayne Mueller, and all at LMB!  Here were the 7 BBQ nominees:

Yours truly, reading the nominees (photo by Yvo Sin):

Wayne after receiving the BBQ award:

Wayne, after winning the overall award:

Here I am with Wayne, who felt so insecure about how much taller I am than he is that he stood on a table:

Close-up pic of Wayne's 2 awards:

And some miscellaneous pics:

$1.97/lb beef ribs at HEB?!

Apparently, HEB is selling beef chuck ribs on the cheap. An message last night from my friend and coworker John Lakavage, who makes a mean burnt-ends cheesecake:

"As of this evening, Austin HEBs (multiple locations) still have plenty of the value packs of the chuck ribs for 1.97/lb. Some 2-rack packs, but mostly 4-rack packs. If there's none in the cooler ask the butcher. They claim to have a ton at each store."

Anyone else picked up any? Got pics? (UPDATE: I found some pics on ShaggyBevo.) And wouldn't it be great if the brisket were so affordable (more than $6/lb, last I heard.)? 

First visit to Blue Ox Barbecue (Austin, TX)

Last Wednesday, Brad and I met our friend Jess Pryles at Blue Ox Barbecue. Brad had been a couple of times, but it was a first for Jess and me. We ordered brisket, pulled pork, pork tenderloin, a beef rib, a chopped-beef sandwich, macaroni & cheese, and German potato salad. More pics to come.

Austin Chronicle's inaugural Invitational BBQ Beef Rib Smackdown

Earlier this month, the Austin Chronicle held its inaugural Invitational BBQ Beef Rib Smackdown. I was graciously invited to judge but was out of town that day, so Man Upper Todd Plunk stepped in and reaped the juice, salty benefits. Soon, I'll post Todd's thoughts on the event, along with some pictures he took. Read all about the contest and learn more about beef ribs. Of all of the contestants, whose beef ribs do you like most?

Lunch at Stiles Switch (Austin)

Had lunch last week at Stiles Switch (Austin) with a fellow Man Upper. On our table: beef rib, pork rib (not pictured), half chicken, lemon-vinaigrette slaw, & corn casserole. Pitmaster Lance Kirkpatrick pictured second from bottom.

Backyard BBQ: Brisket, Pork Ribs, Beef Ribs, & Sausage

From John Brotherton (Pflugerville, TX): brisket, pork spare ribs, beef short ribs, & Chappell Hill sausage