I would have loved to have gone to Valentina’s last weekend while I was in Austin, but alas it didn’t happen. Hopefully next time. In the meantime, here’s a short documentary from the Southern Foodways Alliance.
Friday Find
Friday Find: Eater Visits 2M Smokehouse in San Antonio
Eater’s A Day at the Pit checks out Texas barbecue joint infusing its barbecue with Mexican flavors.
At 2M Smokehouse in San Antonio Texas, pitmaster Esaul Ramos is breaking Texas tradition by bringing in flavors he grew up with. Ramos’ barbacoa, brisket, ribs, turkey, and sausage all draw from his Mexican heritage in their own way.
Friday Find: Interview with Sam Jones of Skylight Inn and Sam Jones BBQ
Kevin Kelly interviews Sam Jones in a recent video interview from his YouTube interview series.
Friday Find: Bob Garner Visits Sam Jones BBQ for UNC-TV’s North Carolina Weekend
I’ve been saying it for years (and will continue to say so until I make it out there), but I really need to make it to Skylight Inn and Sam Jones BBQ.
Join Bob Garner as he samples the barbecue at Sam Jones BBQ in Winterville where whole hogs are smoked and chopped on site.