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What happened to Aaron Franklin?

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What happened to Aaron Franklin?

Austin’s Franklin Barbecue, famous for its long lines and succulent wood-smoked brisket, went up in flames early Saturday morning in an accidental fire. Aaron Franklin, the co-founder and James Beard Award-winning chef behind the restaurant, blamed the blaze on heavy winds generated by Harvey.

Is Aaron Franklin married?

Stacy FranklinAaron Franklin / Spouse

Why is Aaron Franklin famous?

Franklin Barbecue has been celebrated by everyone from Jimmy Kimmel to Anthony Bourdain to President Obama. Aaron is the recipient of the James Beard Award for Best Chef and has also been inducted into the American Royal Barbecue Hall of Fame for 2020.

Does Franklin inject his briskets?

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“I almost always inject briskets with beef broth. Aaron Franklin of Franklin Barbecue uses an offset smoker with the addition of a water pan and spritzes the brisket with a liquid. He says this keeps the cooking environment moist and humid, boosting the flavor of smoke into the meat.

Does Aaron Franklin use beef tallow on his briskets?

It doesn’t really matter much. I cook a lot of brisket, so I have a lot of tallow laying around. So I’m going to use tallow.

Who makes the best brisket in Texas?

The top 10 winners in the category Best BBQ Brisket Sandwich in Texas are as follows:

  • Heim Barbecue – Fort Worth.
  • Hays County Barbeque Restaurant – San Marcos.
  • Salt Lick BBQ – Driftwood.
  • Luling City Market – Luling.
  • Kreuz Market – Lockhart & Bryan.
  • Killen’s Barbecue – Pearland.
  • Cousin’s Bar-B-Q – Fort Worth.

How old is Franklin BBQ?

About 12 years (2009)Franklin Barbecue / Age

History. In 2009, Aaron Franklin launched the restaurant in a trailer. The restaurant has sold out of brisket every day since its establishment. Franklin Barbecue moved to a brick and mortar location in 2011.

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What nationality is Aaron Franklin?

AmericanAaron Franklin / Nationality

What kind of smoker does 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.

Is Franklin the best BBQ?

Share All sharing options for: Bon Appetit Declares Franklin the Best Barbecue in America. In Bon Appetit’s July barbecue issue, restaurant editor Andrew Knowlton declares Franklin Barbecue to be the best barbecue in America.