"You’ve heard about Franklin Barbecue. Your neighbor has heard about Franklin Barbecue. Your aunt’s cousin’s best friend who lives in Wisconsin has heard about Franklin Barbecue. Aaron Franklin’s brisket set the global standard, spawning the "Franklin Barbecue experience"—hours spent tailgating with lawn chairs and beer coolers. This is brisket that defined a genre: seasoned simply with salt and pepper, smoked until the fat turns to butter, and moist enough to affect the local humidity. It’s worth the three to four hour wait at least once. So grab your folding chair, crack open a cold beer, and settle in for Texas’ year-round tailgate activity." - nicolai mccrary, kevin gray, nick rallo