Texan Style BBQ Small Catering

Texas barbecue refers to the segment of Texan cuisine that specializes in grilled and smoked meats, as well as the many side dishes that traditionally accompany them. Beef brisket and various lamb products are considered the state specialty. In some instances, Texas-style barbecue has merged with another state mainstay, Tex-Mex cuisine. It's quite plausible to find a barbecue restaurant that offers tacos alongside beef ribs and brisket sandwiches.

Texas BBQ traces its origins to German and Czech immigrants who settled in the state in the mid-nineteenth century. German and Czech communities took hold in central Texas in the region between Austin and San Antonio. In fact, some Texas towns like Fredericksburg maintain a heavy German character to this day.

The central European traditions of these immigrants placed a heavy emphasis on meats and sausages. These were sold fresh in markets, but the merchants were aware that meat could be preserved far longer if it was smoked. They began smoking and slow cooking meats that did not promptly sell, and the rich, smoky flavor of these meats became desirable in and of itself.

Over time, the popularity of barbecued meat spread throughout the state, and while central Texas remains its epicenter, you can easily find BBQ joints from Tyler in the east to El Paso in the west, to say nothing of big cities like Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio.