What is Texas Barbeque?
Texas barbeque differs from barbecue in other regions of the U.S. for several reasons. As opposed to the pork barbeque of North Carolina and Memphis, Texas barbeque is primarily beef. Brisket is the most popular type of Texas barbeque, and it’s likely to be seasoned with a spicy season mixture, frequently applied as a rub before cooking. It is also likely to be served in slices. The sauce served with Texas barbeque is sweet, yet spicy, contains a tomato base, and is thicker than the sauces of other regions. Texas sauces are likely to be made with chilies and limes, hinting of a Mexican influence. These sauces are used as marinades, which serve to tenderize the meat. Although the term barbeque can refer to either the food item or the manner of cooking, barbeque most correctly refers to any type of food that is slow-cooked over pits, using indirect heat via either burning charcoal or wood.
