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Franklin Barbecue Reigns, Texas Barbecue Shines

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Franklin Barbecue in Austin reigns supreme in Southern Livings annual barbecue rankings, with Texas dry-rubbed brisket and sausage setting it apart. Texas Monthlys rankings, released every four years, have helped make high-quality brisket a statewide staple. Fort Worths Goldees, Panther City Barbecue, and Daynes Craft Barbecue also earn praise for their standout brisket, drawing crowds from near and far.

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Franklin Barbecue Reigns, Texas Barbecue Shines

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Dallas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Franklin Barbecue Reigns, Texas Barbecue Shines. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

It's March 23rd, I'm Cory with the story, and this is Dallas News today. Your AI-powered local news. Southern Living just dropped its annual list of top barbecue spots in every state, and once again, Franklin, barbecue in Austin takes the crown for. Texas. Texas barbecue stands out with his dry rub, brisket, and sausage, setting it apart from pork-focused styles in places like Tennessee or the Carolinas. Many top picks in nearby states even draw inspiration from Texas techniques or pitmasters. Local swear by Texas Monthly's rankings as the real judge released every four years. Franklin has shown there since opening in 2009, grabbing the number one spot in 2013 and helping make high quality, brisket a statewide staple. Closer to home and for worth, spots like Goldies earn top honors in Texas Monthly's 2021 list, and Michelin nods with his former owner now heading to New York. Panther City barbecue and Danes craft barbecue also pull in praise for their standout brisket.

Whether you're chasing that flawless prime brisket glaze or old school favorites around town, Texas barbecue keeps drawing crowds from near and far.

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