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Is Texas barbecue bigger than brisket?

Summary by The Houston Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Charlie Sharpe, Texas Standard, Houston Public Media · July 24, 2026 · 1 min read

Texas Monthly's Daniel Vaughn discusses how pitmasters can avoid the smoke of rising beef prices.

Why this matters in The Houston

The discussion around Texas barbecue and its potential to expand beyond brisket has significant implications for Houston's culinary scene. As the city's pitmasters navigate the challenges of rising beef prices, they may be forced to explore alternative meats and creative menu offerings. This could lead to a diversification of Houston's barbecue landscape, with local eateries incorporating more poultry, pork, and sausage options to cater to a wide range of tastes and budgets. Given Houston's cultural melting pot and thriving food community, the city is well-positioned to drive innovation in Texas barbecue, potentially redefining the traditional notion of this beloved cuisine. As local barbecue enthusiasts, Houstonians will be keenly watching how their favorite pitmasters adapt to these changes and what new flavors and specialties emerge as a result.

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Category: local · Published: July 24, 2026 · Source: Houston Public Media · Reading time: 1 min

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Original reporting	Charlie Sharpe, Texas Standard, Houston Public Media
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Source published	Jul 24, 2026
Indexed here	Jul 24, 2026
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