Ray's BBQ

Monk: Rene “Ray” Ramirez’s family – his wife Anabell and two sons Sebastian and Raul – is keeping the fire going at Ray’s Texas BBQ in Huntington Park, CA after his sad passing in early 2022. This is their story of how they picked things up and continue to carry on his legacy.

Description: Ray’s BBQ has brought residents a taste of Texas-style BBQ to the LA area since 2014. From the mouth-watering, slow-cooked brisket to the tender ribs and succulent sausage, the place has something for everyone to enjoy. Watch as we learn why the Ramirez family continues to carry on Rene “Ray” Ramirez’s legacy after his untimely passing and get a behind-the-scenes view of the passion put into every dish.

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The latest barbecue list from Only In Your State includes Jon G’s Barbecue

The Most Delicious North Carolina Road Trip Takes You To 9 Hole-In-The-Wall BBQ Restaurants from @onlyinyourstate https://t.co/zuKPms36o2
— Barbecue Bros (@BarbecueBros) February 16, 2022

Some video behind the scenes at the underrated Rick’s Smokehouse outside Lexington

Behind the barbecue at Rick's Smokehouse in Davidson County https://t.co/kkBiDIIuJ5 pic.twitter.com/oUaIWjjMLY
— FOX8 WGHP (@myfox8) February 12, 2022

The 37th Annual Pigskin Pig-Out will take place April 8-9 and “will again feature a weekend of barbecue with the famous pig cookin’ contest, tailgating with friends and family, 1st Annual Pigskin Car Show, live music and carnival fun for all ages”

Dates and other specifics have been released about the Great Pirate Purple/Gold Pigskin Pig-Out Party, which is returning and scheduled for April 8-9 in Greenville. https://t.co/xZwtwFgFpJ
— WNCT (@wnct9) February 14, 2022

Lawrence Barbecue and Boxyard RTP remain on the Eater Carolinas Heat Map for the Triangle

https://twitter.com/matt_lardie/status/1493705067228286982

Barvecue has raised $600 million thus far

Investors show a taste for NC plant-based meat startup Barvecue #WRALTechWire https://t.co/Os7ZtG2tJL
— WRAL TechWire (@WRALTechWire) February 9, 2022

ICYMI last year, the origin of hushpuppies

No, hushpuppies didn't get their funny name from cooking throwing fried cornmeal to barking dogs to make them hush. @mossr has the real story of this the iconic born-in-the-Carolinas treat originally known as red horse bread.https://t.co/rasL2wUhzy
— Southeastern Dispatch (@SEDispatch) February 15, 2022

Non-Native News

RIP Ray Ramirez of Los Angeles’ Ray’s BBQ

RIP Rene “Ray” Ramirez, owner and operator of Ray’s BBQ, a staple of the Los Angeles barbecue scene. He was 47. https://t.co/010WVstcqL
— The Smoke Sheet (@thesmokesheet) February 11, 2022

Cobos Que bringing the heat: brisket boudin mac-and-cheese quesadillla

The @CobosQue 💥brisket boudin mac-and-cheese quesadilla💥 is pure (and maniacal) Houston genius. I shall hear no arguments to the contrary. https://t.co/2QsVs8ysVV via @houstonchron
— Alison Cook (@alisoncook) February 15, 2022

Burgers are the new sausage in Texas

Pitmasters have long used trimmings for sausage, but burgers—smoked and griddled—are easier ways to make the most out of expensive brisket. https://t.co/HTLhmoKxIg
— Texas Monthly (@TexasMonthly) February 15, 2022

Barbecue historian Robert Moss’ latest book is on the lost southern chefs

It's official: The Lost Southern Chefs, almost six years after I first pitched the idea to the University of Georgia Press, is now published and available!
https://t.co/wWuy47IV7w
— Robert F. Moss (@mossr) February 15, 2022

Diva Q has barbecue sauce hitting the shelves soon

Coming. Soon. pic.twitter.com/pX8nRcDeB5
— Danielle – Diva Q® (@DivaQBBQ) February 15, 2022

Huge donation from Hogs for the Cause to Our Lady of the Lake

HUGE DAY FOR HOGS! $500,000 given to @ololhealth in Baton Rouge to kickstart our second Hogs House. The on-campus housing will provide a place to stay for families being treated at the hospital. You helped make this happen, but there’s so much more left to do! pic.twitter.com/CEi2btzACc
— Hogs For The Cause (@Hogs4TheCause) February 15, 2022

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