Saying hello for the first time from New Hampshire!
I will be traveling to Houston this weekend and wanted some input on the best BBQ pit in the area for true Texas BBQ experience?
Hi, my name is Darrell. I'm an OTR truck driver for over 25 years. During my off time I love doing backyard cooks. I have a 48" Lang Deluxe smoker, Rec-Tec pellet smoker,1 Weber Genesis 330, 1 Weber Performer (blue), 2 Weber kettles (1 black and 1 Copper), 1 26" Weber kettle, a WSM, 8 Maverick Redi Chek thermometers, a PartyQ, 2 SnS, Grill Grates, Cast Iron grates, 1 ThermoPop (orange) and 2 ThermoPens (pink and orange) and planning on adding more cooking accessories. Now I have an Anova sous vide, the Dragon blower and 2 Chef alarms from Thermoworks.
Scotch: Current favorite- The Arran (anything by them), Glenmorangie 12yr Lasanta, sherry cask finished. The Balvenie Double Wood, also like Oban 18yr, and The Glenlivet Nadurra (Oloroso sherry cask finished) among others. Neat please.
About meReal name: Aaron
Location: Farwell, Michigan - near Clare (dead center of lower peninsula).
Occupation:
Healthcare- Licensed & Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) at MyMichigan Health, a University of Michigan Health System.
Welcome to The Pit! Happy to have you with us, and thanks for your support. For help, I'll link you to our Member Reviews > BBQ Restaurant Roundup > Texas to help you narrow down some past reviews for the area. Maybe you can find Houston joints in there.
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> Weber Genesis EP-330
> Grilla Grills Original Grilla (OG) pellet smoker with Alpha/Connect
> Grilla Grills Pellet Pizza Oven
> Pit Barrel Cooker (gone to a new home)
> WeberQ 2000 (on "loan" to a relative (I'll never see it again))
> Old Smokey Electric (for chickens mostly - when it's too nasty out
to fiddle with a more capable cooker)
> Luhr Jensen Little Chief Electric - Top Loader circa 1990 (smoked fish & jerky)
> Thermoworks Smoke
> 3 Thermoworks Chef Alarms
> Thermoworks Thermapen One
> Thermoworks Thermapen Classic
> Thermoworks Thermopop
> Thermoworks IR-GUN-S
> Anova sous vide circulator
> Searzall torch
> BBQ Guru Rib Ring
> WÜSTHOF, Dalstrong, and Buck knives
> Paprika App on Mac and iOS
After extensive personal research, here are my top 3 in no particular order;
PINKERTON’S - in the Heights close to downtown. A devotee of Aaron Franklin, very similar style. His brisket is literally to kill for.
CORKSCREW - in Old Town Spring, fairly new but gets extreme grades. Ribs, ribs and Moe ribs!!!
KILLENS - in Pearland. Long time excellence in everything bbq.
Gatlins ( where I eat maybe twice a month) gets a B+.
There are probably 10 others that have good cue, Goode Company, Pappas BBQ (oh the beef ribs) and a bunch more I’m forgetting.
if you need directions or info, feel free to PM me. Enjoy your stay!!!!
Smoker: PBC
Grill: A 20-year-old Webber 22.5" Kettle with a Slow and Sear
Thermometers: A Maverick ET732, A Thermapen, a few miscellaneous thermometers
Misc: I just seem to keep buying things.
Everything people have mentioned is spot on. I’ve been meaning to write a review of Tejas BBQ & Chocolate in Tomball (suburb north of Houston). That place is legit. Really excellent. Best I’ve had in the Houston area. Not been to Killens but everyone loves it. I really like the brisket at Gatlins. I’m ok with the ribs. I second the ribs at Pizzitola’s.
Pit Barrel Cooker
Blaze 32" Gasser with Sear Station and Rotisserie
Jenn-Air 6 Burner w/ Dual Oven and Stainless Flat Top
Camp Chef Explorer 60EX with Grill Box and Griddle
Thermoworks Thermapen Mk4
Maverick ET-733 2-Probe Wireless Thermometer
Thermopro TP20 2-Probe Wireless Thermometer
Anova 900W Sous Vide Immersion Circulator
Selection of Grandma's Antique Cast Iron Cookware
Bayou Classic Stainless Steel Oyster/Turkey Cooker
Weber Standard Size Chimney Starter
Foodsaver Vac Sealer
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