Franklin Barbecue – Austin’s Legendary #1 Texas BBQ Spot 🏆

📍 Location: 900 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78702 🔥 Why It’s Legendary: Voted #1 Texas BBQ by Texas Monthly, Food & Wine, and pretty much every meat-loving human who’s ever waited in its infamous line. Franklin’s isn’t just food—it’s a masterclass in smoke, patience, and beef alchemy. The Meats That Will Change Your Life: 🥩 Brisket (The GOAT): Like meat butter—melts on contact, with a black-peppered bark that crackles. 12-18 hours post-oak smoke; so tender it jiggles when sliced. 🍖 Weekend-Only Beef Rib (Holy Grail): Sold out by 11 AM—arrive early or weep. Caveman-sized, with collagen so rendered it’s like meat lace. 🌭 Other Musts: Pork ribs (glazed with just enough sweet heat) Sausage (Juicy, snappy, with a jalapeño-cheese kick) The Secret Weapons: 🧂 Rub: Just salt + pepper—no distractions from the meat’s soul. 🍯 Sauce (Optional): Daily-made, tangy-sweet to cut the fat (but purists skip it). Survival Guide: ⏳ Line Protocol: Arrive by 7 AM (yes, even on weekdays). Bring chairs, coffee, friends—it’s a 4+ hour pilgrimage. Pro tip: Pre-order 5+ lbs online to skip the queue! 💰 Pricing: Brisket ~$34/lb | Beef rib ~$25/ea (worth every cent). #FranklinBBQ #TexasBBQ #MeatHeaven #AustinEats #FoodieTravel #BBQPorn