What kind of BBQ does Aaron Franklin use?
During the interview with Bon Appetit, Aaron names PK as is his go-to at-home grill. More specifically he says he loves to create “hot and cool zones on his ’50s-style PK grill for tomahawk steaks, shishitos, and more.” So naturally, we’re thrilled.
What happened to BBQ with Franklin?
Franklin Barbecue suffered a fire in the pit room. The structure was a total loss, but the smokers remained. They just needed a little cleaning to get back into service (August 2017). The fire was started by an ember that blew underneath Bethesda.
What makes Franklin BBQ so good?
He’s at the top of his game, in everyone’s eyes but his own. “Better is what we’re trying to do,” says Franklin. “Just do everything better. Better fat render, better collagen breakdown, better bark formulation, cleaner smoke, different smoke, different flavors out of the smoke, more beefiness.”
How much does Franklin BBQ cost?
Franklin’s prized brisket is priced at $20 a pound, in line with local rivals County Line ($20.58), Ruby’s ($21.95), and Rudy’s ($17.58).
How long does it take to get a Franklin smoker?
Each smoker comes with a guide book as well as a thermometer to ensure proper cooking temperature. All you need to supply is the wood and meat (no propane tank here!). Currently, the waiting list for the Franklin BBQ Pits is 18 months.
What does Aaron Franklin cook on?
James Beard Award-winning barbeque pitmaster Aaron Franklin barbecues exclusively on wood-burning offset smokers. He firmly believes that the best, most authentic central Texas barbecue is cooked on smoker grills that generate both their smoke and their high heat exclusively from burning wood chips.
How many Briskets does Franklin BBQ sell a day?
We cook 106 briskets a day.
Is Franklin BBQ the best?
Franklin Barbecue is the best bbq in Austin and truly the best bbq we have ever had in our lives. Aside from all of the other fun side elements, we came for the what we had heard was the best bbq in Austin (and to many the best bbq in the world) and it was better than we could have imagined.
How many Briskets does Franklin BBQ make a day?
You can only be in one place at a time. I don’t want to sell out. We cook 106 briskets a day. That’s enough.
How long has Franklin BBQ been open?
2009, Austin, TX
Franklin Barbecue/Founded
How big are Aaron Franklin’s smokers?
Handmade in Austin, TX, Franklin Barbecue Pits are professional-grade smokers for serious enthusiasts. They weigh in at 600 pounds, measure 80″ long and 81″ tall, from the ground to the top of the removable smokestack.