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# The State of BBQ: A Texas Monthly Special
- URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/the-state-of-bbq-a-texas-monthly-special/episode/the-state-of-bbq-a-texas-monthly-special-ruyhre/
- Published: 2025-10-24T17:00:59.000Z
- Updated: 2025-11-29T05:30:17.000Z
- Description: Stories about pitmasters and a look at the making of the renowned Top 50 BBQ joints list.
- Author: Cascade PBS Staff
- Tags: The State of BBQ: A Texas Monthly Special, Season 2025, Episode 1, #ZZZ_Episode_29a28eb1-b09e-4bc1-928d-bbdae21b9cba, #episode, #ZZZ_Show_a14a0e7b-eb47-450d-9563-a90f7be29063, #v1.16

"Texas Monthly" barbecue editor Daniel Vaughn profiles top pitmasters across the Texas barbecue scene and gives a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the renowned Top 50 BBQ joints list. Featured stories highlight Hallelujah! BBQ, Smoke ’N Ash BBQ, LaVaca BBQ, Yearby’s Barbecue, KG BBQ, Michelin-starred La Barbecue, and the newly crowned number one joint in Texas — Burnt Bean Co., in Seguin.