As Southern side dishes go, there is none better than fried okra. Assuming you can get past the okra pod’s slippery, seedy insides, you’ve found yourself the perfect complement to barbecue, burgers, chicken fried steak — damn near anything you can think of. Click here to read more....
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Did this surprise anyone? With a daily long line of hungry Texans salivating on each other, ready to fistfight for juicy meat, Pecan Lodge has definitely developed a following – and a craving – in Dallas. Can we just talk about the Hot Mess? That soft sweet potato and all...
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Just because Pecan Lodge has moved from the Dallas Farmers Market to its new home in Deep Ellum doesn’t mean anything’s changed. The line still goes out the door, and the “Hot Mess” is still a gorgeous pile of shredded brisket cradled inside a sea salt-crusted sweet potato, topped with...
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It’s studded with green chile and bacon, and in Texas that equals a whole lot of win. Click here to read more....
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You may have heard that this joint is getting a bit popular. While I may lament not being able to visit my go-to barbecue joint without braving a long line, I’m happy for the proprietors. Click here to read more....
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In a state known for barbecue, Dallas is rarely a player. But Pecan Lodge has reset ‘cue expectations with killer pulled pork developed to satisfy the owners’ Carolina nostalgia. Click here to read more....
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The rest of Texas might disagree, but who cares? This is Big D, and in Dallas the greatest brisket can be found at Pecan Lodge. Barbecue has always been a humble affair, but pit masters who treat a great cut of brisket with respect and a good dose of smoke make...
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Pecan Lodge doesn’t have the usual down-and-dirty, funky-joint feel that generally comes with the best barbecue. But any of the meat, sausage, and ribs pulled from its mesquite-burning smoker named Lurleen will provide a religious experience for your taste buds. Click here to read more....
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Congrats to Pecan Lodge for winning Diners Choice! Click here to read more....
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Armed with a well-seasoned pit smoker and a mountain of mesquite, Justin and Diane serve some of the best brisket in town, not just at the market. The meat is tender, with a fine smoky flavor and a bodacious black crust. It’s excellent with a side of mac and cheese...
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