Guy's Big Bite Season 7 Episode 10 Big Texas Barbecue
- TV-G
- April 4, 2010
- 21 min
In this episode of Guy's Big Bite, Guy Fieri takes us on a journey through the flavors of Texas barbecue. Kicking off the episode with a visit to the historic Kreuz Market in Lockhart, TX, Guy gets a lesson from pitmaster Roy Perez on how to create the perfect brisket. Perez shares his secret to the perfect barbecue sauce, and Guy samples some of the delicious meats, including brisket, ribs, and sausage.
Back in the kitchen, Guy takes a unique approach to Texas barbecue by creating a grilled Caesar salad with smoked chicken. He starts by grilling romaine lettuce hearts and serving them with a homemade Caesar dressing, croutons, and grated parmesan cheese. The smoked chicken adds a delicious smoky flavor to the salad, and it's a perfect alternative to traditional barbecue sides.
Next up, Guy heads to Louie Mueller Barbecue in Taylor, TX, where he meets pitmaster Wayne Mueller. Wayne shares his approach to smoking beef ribs, and Guy is amazed at the size and tenderness of the meat. He also tries Louie Mueller's famous jalapeno sausage, which is stuffed with cheese and topped with bacon.
Back in the kitchen, Guy puts a spin on traditional mac and cheese by making it with smoked gouda and jalapeno peppers. He starts by making a roux with butter and flour, then adds milk and the smoked gouda to create a creamy sauce. The jalapeno peppers add a spicy kick to the mac and cheese, and it's a perfect side dish for any Texas barbecue.
To finish off the episode, Guy heads to The Salt Lick in Driftwood, TX, where he meets pitmaster Scott Roberts. Scott shows Guy how to smoke beef brisket, which is The Salt Lick's signature dish. Guy can't resist trying the brisket, as well as The Salt Lick's famous potato salad and coleslaw.
Back in the kitchen, Guy creates a dessert inspired by Texas barbecue: smoked pecan pie. He starts by smoking the pecans, then combines them with a mixture of sugar, corn syrup, eggs, and butter to create the filling. The pie is baked to perfection, and serves as a sweet and smoky end to a delicious barbecue feast.
Overall, this episode of Guy's Big Bite is a celebration of the flavors of Texas barbecue. From visiting iconic barbecue joints to creating unique spins on traditional dishes, Guy Fieri showcases the best of what Texas has to offer.