05/16/2022
The words βTexas barbecueβ stir up passionate opinions. Texans love to debate which region prepares the most authentic barbecue, which pitmasters have the best cooking techniques, and where people can experience the perfect slice of brisket.
Regardless of approach, the history of barbecue in Texas boasts a fascinating mix of cultures and techniques that spawned the smorgasbord of cuisines many people enjoy today.
Tuck into our article about the history of Texas barbecue from our Medallion magazine archives: https://www.thc.texas.gov/TexasBBQ
π·: Texans cooking meat over a barbecue pit around 1900, courtesy Texas State Library and Archives Commission