A guide to sausage in Texas barbecue

Onkel Neal · 11-21-20, 11:17 AM

Man, I'm hungry now!

https://www.houstonchronicle.com/ent...e-15739977.php

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The Texas trinity of brisket, ribs and sausage represents the diverse influences of smoked meats in the Lone Star State.

The story of how German butchers in Central Texas co-opted the cattle business of the area to create beef-centric meat markets, and later cooked meat, is well-known.

Pork ribs can be traced to Southern U.S. and African-American cooking traditions where whole hog cookery is still the primary focus of barbecue joints there.

And what about sausage? At most barbecue joints in Texas, ordering sausage is mostly an afterthought. If we are given any options, it might be between “regular” and “jalapeño.” Beyond that, we are at the mercy of the pitmaster as to the exact nature of those small discs of compressed meat that inhabit our tray next to the brisket and ribs.

Not surprisingly, the story of sausage in Texas barbecue is long and complex. But for the average diner, all we need to know is that the typical sausage served at our favorite barbecue joint originated from the area of Europe that is now Poland and the Czech Republic.

Although German immigrants to Texas get most of the credit for popularizing Central Texas-style barbecue, Polish and Czech immigrants also had a big influence, especially when it comes to sausage.

Texas Red · 11-21-20, 11:42 AM

Ribs and hot wings are personally my favorite. What sucks though is that you can't just whip up some Ribs at 2:00 PM and have it ready at 5:00 PM, definitely won't taste good!!

Onkel Neal · 11-22-20, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by the beast

Ribs and hot wings are personally my favorite. What sucks though is that you can't just whip up some Ribs at 2:00 PM and have it ready at 5:00 PM, definitely won't taste good!!

Exactly right. Sausage is easy, ribs take longer. Brisket takes 10~12 hours of smoking.

But soooo worth it.

Skybird · 11-22-20, 11:55 AM

^ At first glance I thought that was a Texas chainsaw...

Jimbuna · 11-22-20, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Skybird

^ At first glance I thought that was a Texas chainsaw...

Might as well be as far as I'm concerned, absolutely hate anything that's been smoked

Sean C · 11-23-20, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

Might as well be as far as I'm concerned, absolutely hate anything that's been smoked

We can't be friends anymore and I'm never speaking to you again.

nikimcbee · 11-22-20, 01:51 PM

You have my full attention.

Greatest thread in subsim history?

There's a really good BBQ place in Troy, NY, Dinosaur BBQ. They have really good side too! It seems to me, a good portion of the BBQ places have good meats and ok to meh sides. Dinosaur has really good sides. So it takes more than a Texas flag to pass as a Texas bbq joint?

https://www.dinosaurbarbque.com/

Busters BBQ in Portland area is really good too. Love the beef ribs there, plus their home made bbq sauce.
https://www.bustersbarbecue.com/

mapuc · 11-22-20, 03:18 PM

My only comment to this thread

DROOL DROOL

Markus

Mr Quatro · 11-22-20, 03:32 PM

Now lets talk about what to wash all of that barbecue down with

Jimbuna · 11-21-20, 11:43 AM

I'm a little surprised there was no British influence mentioned because it is believed here in the UK anyway that the history of British sausage was strongly influenced by Roman invaders during their occupation of Britain around 400 A.D.

https://www.primalcut.co.uk/post/the...lian%20sausage!

ExFishermanBob · 11-21-20, 01:12 PM

It depends - are they pork sausages or beef in Texas? If beef, at least we could claim a Scottish influence!

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

I'm a little surprised there was no British influence mentioned because it is believed here in the UK anyway that the history of British sausage was strongly influenced by Roman invaders during their occupation of Britain around 400 A.D.

https://www.primalcut.co.uk/post/the...lian%20sausage!

Skybird · 11-21-20, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

I'm a little surprised there was no British influence mentioned because it is believed here in the UK anyway that the history of British sausage was strongly influenced by Roman invaders during their occupation of Britain around 400 A.D.

I always wondered what they did with all the dead corpusses after a battle, but now I wonder whether I really needed to know it this precisely.

Jimbuna · 11-21-20, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Skybird

I always wondered what they did with all the dead corpusses after a battle, but now I wonder whether I really needed to know it this precisely.

Well, I believe the American Indians would occasionally cut off the finger of their victims so heaven forbid what they cut off in the Roman times

Aktungbby · 11-23-20, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

Well, I believe the American Indians would occasionally cut off the finger of their victims so heaven forbid what they cut off in the Roman times

The Indians did that too! At Little Big Horn; George had an arrow in his sausage THe Zulus typically disemboweled everyone(think 1200 Brits here

) in a red coat at Isandlwana with their assegais

After both battles there was a celebratory BBQ by the victors!

Jimbuna · 11-23-20, 12:36 PM

Sausages one must presume

11-21-20, 11:42 AM	#2
Texas Red Fastest Gun Around Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Agua Fira, New Mexico Posts: 2,368 Downloads: 528 Uploads: 5	Ribs and hot wings are personally my favorite. What sucks though is that you can't just whip up some Ribs at 2:00 PM and have it ready at 5:00 PM, definitely won't taste good!! __________________ There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure. — Colin Powell I'm not very active on the forums anymore. If you have a question, please DM me and I'll respond ASAP!

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Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,637 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	^ At first glance I thought that was a Texas chainsaw... __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

11-22-20, 01:51 PM	#7
nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,952 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	You have my full attention. Greatest thread in subsim history? There's a really good BBQ place in Troy, NY, Dinosaur BBQ. They have really good side too! It seems to me, a good portion of the BBQ places have good meats and ok to meh sides. Dinosaur has really good sides. So it takes more than a Texas flag to pass as a Texas bbq joint? https://www.dinosaurbarbque.com/ Busters BBQ in Portland area is really good too. Love the beef ribs there, plus their home made bbq sauce. https://www.bustersbarbecue.com/ __________________

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Mr Quatro Navy Seal Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 6,772 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Now lets talk about what to wash all of that barbecue down with __________________ pla•teau noun a relatively stable level, period, or condition a level of attainment or achievement Lord help me get to the next plateau ..

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,552 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	I'm a little surprised there was no British influence mentioned because it is believed here in the UK anyway that the history of British sausage was strongly influenced by Roman invaders during their occupation of Britain around 400 A.D. https://www.primalcut.co.uk/post/the...lian%20sausage! __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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mapuc CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denmark Posts: 20,540 Downloads: 37 Uploads: 0	My only comment to this thread DROOL DROOL Markus

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,552 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Sausages one must presume __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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