Brisket

Debate abounds about which region boasts the best barbecue, but when it comes to beef, Texas is the undisputed champ. Slow-smoked brisket became the iconic Texas barbecue dish when butchers in meat markets needed a way to sell leftover cuts that would otherwise spoil. Enter the offset smoker, a Texas-style smoker with no actual fire under the meat, ideal for slow-cooking large briskets. This special preparation saturates the beef in smoke, and brisket connoisseurs will insist it has enough flavor that sauce is never necessary.