Hello from Austin, TX; the BBQ capital of the world..or is it the music capital.

[hcforde]

I saw this site a couple of weeks ago and was impressed. Then I saw that a book was about to come out. I was hooked on the site so I bought the book. The last science book I bought was on baking bread and that opened my eyes to a lot of things so I figured this would be informative as well considering what I had already seen. I have been doing briskets for about 10 years now. The first summer I did so much brisket and experimenting that my daughters do not like BBQ that much anymore. I understand because I was raised on a chicken and since I was 13 I have not had a piece of chicken..or eggs in their natural form. I have been chicken free for almost 53 years. Cows however must smell their cousins on my breath because they run whenever I get close. I have a BGE and picked up a Traeger last year. Not real happy about that purchase. I like a heavier smoke taste.

BTW Meathead....LOVE THE BOOK!!! Thanks.

Uhhh, all you guys in North Carolina, Kansas City, Memphis, etc. just kidding OK............but we are coming on strong and fast.

[boftx]

Welcome!

Austin can arguably claim to be the music capital, but it is also the allergy capital of the world.

[hcforde]

Allergies!!!, My first year down here I had a protracted cold. I finally HAD to go to the doctor who then proceeded to prescribe for me $500.00 worth of allergy medicine and told me had I waited longer I would have been admitted to the hospital. Luckily, my student insurance paid for the ordeal.

[Huskee]

Welcome to The Pit hcforde! Great to have you here, thanks for your support. Wow, chicken-free for that long? I can understand a few years but wow.... Any chance you're going to try a nice spatchcocked bird on the grill soon and break that sabbatical? Mmmmm... doing one tonight myself.

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[hcforde]

I know the chicken thing is all in my head so...thanks but no thanks. I am at peace with this psychosis!

Homework huh, OK!

Gold Medal....Metal, LOL!!!

[CeramicChef]

hcforde - welcome to The Pit and welcome The Obsession!

[hcforde]

That is what my daughters say, "I AM OBSESSED"

[DWCowles]

Welcome hcforde

[hcforde]

Thanks, much appreciated

[Spinaker]

hcforde Welcome to the Pit!! We are happy to have you. Austin is a great town! Both great music and QUE!!

[hcforde]

SXSW makes for a crazy 10 days

[LA Pork Butt]

Welcome to the Pit! Central Texas has some of the best BBQ!

[hcforde]

It is like a compendium of styles. For Beef ribs though "BLACKS" out of Lockhart, TX has it nailed. We even have a "BLACKS" family rivalry here in Austin now.

[LA Pork Butt]

hcforde I haven't tried the beef ribs at Black's. I thought the sausage was great, and the clod at Smitty's was better than brisket. My standard for beef ribs is Pecan Lodge in Dallas.

[fuzzydaddy]

Welcome aboard hcforde. What size BGE do you have - a Large??

[hcforde]

Yep! I think I will use the Traeger for grilling only. And for things that don't require smoke. That way I don't have to heat the kitchen during our hot Texas summers.

[Danjohnston949]

hcforde, Welcome to The Pit! You are Now Enrolled in the BBQ Univ! Attendance is Mandatory! Some Day when You are Old Enough I will tell youabout the Texas Farmer and the ND Farmer who met each other the 1st Time a the Big Ag Show!
Remind Me!
Eat Well and Prosper! From Fargo ND, Dan

[hcforde]

How old do I have to be!! I'll be 66 next month ...don't wait too long, LOL!!

[TheSmokingYeti]

You produced Bob Schneider so I'm happy

[hcforde]

Ever been to SXSW?

[JDenver]

Welcome hcforde, I'm a pretty recent member of the Pit living in Austin, too. Considering how much better my food's been turning out lately I wish I'd joined when I first found Amazing Ribs!

[hcforde]

Maybe we should meet and have some "Q" somewhere. Somewhere neither of us has been.

[JDenver]

That would be cool. What part of town do you live in? I live far South - next to Manchaca off 1626.

[BigBear]

Welcome to The Pit hcforde . Went to school in Austin and get back there whenever I can!

[hcforde]

I came here from Michigan to get my MBA in 1987 and ....STAYED!

[Ernest]

Welcome hcforde Austin is pretty much my second home.
I'll take Micklethwait craft meats over any BBQ joint.

[JDenver]

My favorite part of going to Mickelthwait is driving past the line to Franklins and ordering delicious food much faster - even though I am a fan of Aaron Franklin. I've also become a big fan of Valentina's Tex Mex BBQ on Brodie. I love their pulled pork sandwich.

[oldsteve]

If food and music weren't enough, you have the US Gran Prix. The only Formula One race in the US. Hopefully it will quit raining in Texas before this years event. Last year was almost a washout. Anyway, a big welcome to the Pit!

[Huskee]

What part of MI did you hail from hcforde? Ahhh 1987 in Michigan, I was a kid, Def Leppard was on the radio, and everyone I loved was still alive....