Franklin Barbeque Review: Chef Charlie Carrington Recommends Franklin Barbeque

Franklin Barbeque

Famous for its brisket, go hungry, pitch up a chair and get ready to wait for the best barbecue of your life.

900 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78702, USA

Austin

Serving the best barbecue in the known universe. Aaron Franklin's interest in barbecue started with the backyard cookouts that he and Stacy Franklin, would throw. They had no idea what they were getting themselves into when they opened up a small barbecue trailer on the side of an Austin, Texas interstate in 2009. Today, crowds stand in line for hours for a taste of his mouth-watering brisket. Franklin Barbecue has been celebrated by everyone from Jimmy Kimmel to Anthony Bourdain to President Obama. Aaron is the recipient of the James Beard Award for Best Chef and has also been inducted into...

Chef Recommendations

Charlie Carrington

"Grab a deck chair, a few cold beers, and get ready to mark your territory outside Aaron Franklin's iconic establishment. The ritualistic queuing that takes place here is part of the fun. So get in line, be friendly to your neighbours, and prepare to order meat by the pound. My tips - don't eat breakfast (or dinner). Bring an eating friend, and order up: you won't find better brisket, pulled pork or classic American slaw."