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What "order everything looks like" |
1. Get on a plane and go to Austin, Texas.
2. Stock up on non-food tailgating necessities (beer, water, sunblock, friends, etc.)
3. Arrive at Franklin Barbecue no later than 8:00 a.m.
4. Make new friends with other people in line.
5. Order everything on the menu once you get in.
6. Eat as much as you possibly can.
The Line.
A few words about waiting in line at Franklin Barbecue before we get to the massive of amounts of food consumed. Franklin Barbecue does not open until 11:00 a.m. and only sells what they make that day. That's why the line starts to form before 8. Get there early in order to guarantee you get food at all. (cont'd below)
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Bring water, beer if you want, reading materials, etc. (they sell beer/water, too). There's a guy renting lawn chairs for $5 so you don't have to stand. The bathrooms are also open for use all morning. I snuck a picture of the kitchen while I was waiting in the bathroom line, before being told never to do that again (oops).

The brisket and ribs were stunningly good, easily outshining the sausage and pulled pork. The smokey brisket was like nothing I've ever had and literally melted in my mouth, especially the fattier pieces. The ribs fell off the bone and the outside pepper ring was a real kicker. Trust me, the three kinds of barbecue sauces available are not needed.
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Brisket |
The Tipsy Texan is a mountain of a sandwich so the fun challenge is to devour it without making a mess. The best strategy is to grab it with both hands, squeeze it together and just chomp away as quickly as you can. The sausage-on-brisket combo mixes well as the flavors are different enough to taste throughout. The coleslaw and pickles add a final touch that cuts through all the fat. Just a perfect sandwich that actually had me tipsy with a meat stupor by the end.
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The Tipsy Texan |
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