The Switch BBQ - Dripping Springs, Texas - PHOTOS

November 11, 2018 Kevin Kelly

The good folks behind Stiles Switch BBQ and Brew opened a new location in Dripping Springs, Texas in June 2018 called The Switch. Although they do feature items made popular at the original Austin location, The Switch is putting out a lot of unique, often Cajun-influenced, items. I wanted to offer up photos from their social media and others to showcase the incredible fare.

The Swtich BBQ

166 Hargraves Dr. - Suite G100

Dripping Springs, TX 78737

Tuesday thru Thursday - 11AM - 9:30 PM

Friday/Saturday - 11AM - 10:30PM

Sunday - 10AM - 9:30PM(Brunch 10AM - 4PM)

Photo courtesy of The Smoking Ho

Photo courtesy of Robert Jacob Lerma

Brisket, sausage, pork ribs, beef ribs, pulled pork - Photo courtesy of The Smoking Ho

Brisket and Sausage Gumbo

Cheese Grits, Corn Casserole, Potato Salad, Cajun Slaw, Beans, & Cucumber Tomato Salad.

Housemade crawfish, bacon boudin w/Tabasco mash

Pork ribs.

The Pit Room - Photo courtesy of The Smoking Ho

Sam Jones BBQ - Winterville, North Carolina - Photos

November 10, 2018 Kevin Kelly

Sam Jones BBQ is a special place for two reasons. Whole hogs and Sam Jones. There aren’t many places across the United States that do a proper whole hog and if they have, they haven’t been doing it as long as Sam Jones and his family.

Sam’s grandfather, the late Pete Jones, opened Skylight Inn BBQ in Ayden, North Carolina in 1947 cooking whole hogs and serving a basic, yet perfect menu. Sam grew up in and around the business and came to own it in 2006.

He branched out to open his own spot, while still owning Skylight Inn, in 2016. Here are some photos to show you what they are up to. If you’re in North Carolina and don’t visit, you’re doing yourself a disservice.

Sam Jones BBQ

715 West Fire Tower Rd.

Winterville, NC 28590

Monday - Saturday - 11AM - 9PM

Sunday - 11AM - 8:30PM

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Photo courtesy of Denny Culbert

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Sausage Photos - Tejas Chocolate & Barbecue - Tomball, Texas

November 10, 2018 Kevin Kelly

Tejas Chocolate & Barbecue in Tomball, Texas puts out some of the most creative house-made sausages(as well as Boudin) in all of Texas. The Chili Relleño(yes, Chili Relleño) and house mild are an everyday sausage, so if you’re itchin’ to try one of the ones below it would be best to check their social media to see which ones they are featuring as a special.

Tejas Chocolate & Barbecue

200 N Elm St, Tomball, TX 77375

Tuesday - Saturday - 11AM - 6PM(or sold out)

Closed Sunday/Monday

Chili Relleño sausage

Smoked street corn pork sausage - Charred corn, cojita, ancho, cilantro & lime - all pork house grind.

Barbacoa boudin - tender smokey 44 Farms beef cheeks w/cilantro lime rice.

Brisket mushroom swiss sausage

House beef links

Brisket & Blues sausage - Blue cheese, red onion, & grape tomato

Sea Brisket Boudin - Lump crab, shrimp, brisket, and saffron rice

Barbacoa boudin

Prime Rib at BBQ Joints - Photos

October 21, 2018 Kevin Kelly

Prime rib is one of my favorite things on the planet to eat. It’s so tender, juicy, and flavorful that when it’s on the menu I at a restaurant I have to order it. If you ever see it on a menu at a BBQ joint I recommend ordering it because generally it’s a special and most often than not they put a particular spin on it that makes it ridiculously delicious.

Here are photos of Prime Rib at BBQ joints. This will be updated often so come back if you want to see if your favorite spot features prime rib.

Jack’s BBQ - Seattle, WA

Lockhart Smokehouse - Dallas, Texas

Stiles Switch BBQ & Brew Image courtesy of Austin360

Hoodoo Brown BBQ - Ridgefield, Connecticut

Southern Soul Barbeque - St. Simon’s Island, Georgia

Evie Mae’s Pit Barbeque courtesy of The Smoking Ho

Blue Moon BBQ - Edge, Texas

Kreuz Market - Lockhart, Texas courtesy of The Houston Chronicle

Texas BBQ City Guides - Complete List

August 29, 2018 Kevin Kelly

I interviewed BBQ experts across Texas to provide detailed BBQ City Guides for a specific city or region that they are familiar with. Click on the link below there name for either the Podcast or YouTube version of their BBQ City Guide.

AUSTIN BBQ City GUIDE by Jimmy Ho - The Smoking Ho