Franklin Barbecue, Barbecue restaurant in East Austin, United States.
Franklin Barbecue is a smoked meat restaurant on East 11th Street in Austin. The establishment prepares beef, pork and poultry in large smokers heated with oak wood.
Aaron and Stacy Franklin started in 2009 with a food trailer and later moved to a permanent building. This evolution made the establishment a reference point for grilled meat in the city.
The establishment follows the slow oak-wood smoking method rooted in Texan tradition. Guests often accept several hours of waiting to taste the meat.
The restaurant is open Tuesday through Sunday from 11 AM until the meat runs out. It is advisable to arrive early or be prepared to wait, especially on weekends.
Aaron Franklin received the James Beard Award for best chef as the first grill specialist. This event brought international attention to the preparation of smoked meat in Texas.
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