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Beef. It’s What’s for Barbecue.

“…Let me ride through the wide open country that I love, don’t fence me in…”

~lyrics from the Cole Porter classic, Don’t Fence Me In

Eating an amazing beef rib at Black’s Barbecue in Lockhart.

Did you know that many people grow up not knowing that beef makes good barbecue? Good people in good parts of the world grow up never eating brisket or beef ribs?! Did you know that?

I didn’t know that when I was growing up but I found out when I moved from Austin to Chicago way back in 1991. A waitress at a famous so-called barbecue joint in Chicago mocked me when I asked if they had beef ribs (I’ve never been much of a fan of pork barbecue…)

“Sweetheart, cows don’t have ribs!”

My response? Cows do indeed have ribs and they’re very delicious!

Back to Reality

Luckily, I don’t have to worry about such barbecue ignorance here at home because the beef ribs are delicious and plentiful. Well, until they sell out that is.

Lockhart

Black’s in Lockhart never seems to sell out of their delicious beef ribs when I visit, though—and I couldn’t be happier about that. As you can plainly see from the photo up above.

Barbecue Capital of Texas

Lockhart, Texas is known for its barbecue. And since it is just an hour or so from my home, it is also known to me as a perfect little drive to get some brisket, sausage and of course, the aforementioned beef rib.

Oh, if Lockhart is the barbecue capital of Texas, doesn’t that mean it’s pretty much barbecue capital of the world?

It is if you’re looking for beef ribs.

Elda XO

The longest and strongest loves + obsessions of my life have always been reading, writing, eating and traveling—and the adventures both big and small that have involved any or all of these. Whether by myself, with those I love most, or the new friends made along the way, my goal is to taste all the world has to offer. One adventure at a time.

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