John Mueller's 2010 Austin BBQ Plans

[gsoda3]

that sounds pretty good. always good to have more new spots to choose from.

banh mi for $5-$8 and pho for $8-$12? goooooood luck. it's gotta be really really good, or spectacularly hipster, to be successful. the bar for pho in austin is high and the prices are $3-$4 less. and who pays $5 for a banh mi when they're selling them for $2.95 AND they're good?

one thing that'll set them apart if they're smart, is beignets. that location is *perfect* for the late night spot to get a beignet and cafe au lait. austin is severely lacking in that dpt.

[Traffic]

didn't see the prices. that does seem high for the style, but South First is not North Lamar.

I doubt prices are what determines their success.

[BatesHorn]

Those are obnoxious prices for bahn mi and pho, even by DC standards, which has some of the best Vietnamese food in the entire country.

I'm 10 days out from my trip to Austin, and JM's is my primary target.

[Mr.Dolemite]

Happy Birthday John!

[shoeless joe jackson]

Happy Birthday John!

Thank you... Did not expect that. It was a great day!!!!!

[DoobieWah]

Happy belated birthday, John.

Open New Years Eve for lunch?

[shoeless joe jackson]

Happy belated birthday, John.

Open New Years Eve for lunch?

Yes sir, assuming this weather does not drive me into homelessness again. I will be there

[hookemATL]

I went today with a buddy...short rib...lb. fatty and 2 sausages with japs...intense. This place is a $#@!ing home run.

[DoobieWah]

I will be there

Thanks for the reply. I will try to make it as well.

[mrfloyd]

Went today for first time. Got there about 11:15 one person in line and a group of two or three eating at the tables. One pork chop, one pound moist brisket, two pork ribs and a pint of tator salad which i had packed to go. ALL OUTSTANDING and especially the moist pork ribs. I will be back.

John was in the back and said hello to me as I walked back to my vehicle. I told him good to have you back to which he replied good to be back. Seemed like a good guy.

BTW best que I had ever had since he was back on Manor Rd.

[Blain]

Had the brontasaurus rib for the first time today. Like brisket on a stick.

[Mr.Dolemite]

Sausage sandwich, brisket sandwich, turkey, and potato salad today for my group.

Sausage is so damn good.

[NCAAFBALLROX]

Went today for first time. Got there about 11:15 one person in line and a group of two or three eating at the tables. One pork chop, one pound moist brisket, two pork ribs and a pint of tator salad which i had packed to go. ALL OUTSTANDING and especially the moist pork ribs. I will be back.

John was in the back and said hello to me as I walked back to my vehicle. I told him good to have you back to which he replied good to be back. Seemed like a good guy.

BTW best que I had ever had since he was back on Manor Rd.

If you didn't mention Shaggy, you're doing it wrong.

Sausage is so damn good.

Light years ahead of Franklin.

[smoky b]

Went yestrday. Fantastic.

Apparently they are open today. A little elf told me Santa prefers beef ribs and dublin dr pepper over cookies and milk, so make sure yall head down there.

[HenryJames]

Just picked some up. In and out in around five minutes (just like sex!).

[El Guapo]

Stopped by Thursday for lunch. Two people in line win! Got a sampling mix of fat and lean brisket, sausage, and ribs.

IMHO:
Mueller's sausage beats Franklin. no homo.
Mueller's fatty brisket is almost as good a Franklin's lean. Almost. Mueller's lean was dry, at least this day.
Ribs are essentially a draw. Both are outstanding.

I know it's sacrilege to talk sauce, but Mueller's sauce was horrible. So horrible I'm thinking he made a cooking mistake that day. No contest with Franklin's espresso or even his "regular" (i.e. not the vinegar base).

[texashooch]

Assuming it's the same sauce that I remember from the old days, It's still the best I've ever had!

[judge roybeanbag]

Hey John, intended to make it by there this week but I've had hell dealing with my parents, in their 80s. All said I know winter is kicking your ass but hang in there. We will be back. Merry Christmas.

[shoeless joe jackson]

Hey John, intended to make it by there this week but I've had hell dealing with my parents, in their 80s. All said I know winter is kicking your ass but hang in there. We will be back. Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas to everyone.. Thank you for the support, suggestions and kind words.. Now I have to get back to making my horrible sauce

[judge roybeanbag]

Just tell him "dude, that wasn't sauce".

[5280]

Joe, you always sound a bit defensive. Perhaps if someone gifted you some shoes?

[shoeless joe jackson]

Joe, you always sound a bit defensive. Perhaps if someone gifted you some shoes?

Shut up I am not defensive... size 9 black leather Nikes please

[El Guapo]

Merry Christmas to everyone.. Thank you for the support, suggestions and kind words.. Now I have to get back to making my horrible sauce

It wasn't just me. I passed out samples at the office and 4 or 5 others all said the same thing. There was something wrong with the sauce that day. For some reason, there were a ton of relatively large onion pieces in mine and they weren't cooked down like they normally are in sauce.

But the fatty brisket and sausage won you over a couple of potential regulars, in addition to me.

[shoeless joe jackson]

It wasn't just me. I passed out samples at the office and 4 or 5 others all said the same thing. There was something wrong with the sauce that day. For some reason, there were a ton of relatively large onion pieces in mine and they weren't cooked down like they normally are in sauce.

But the fatty brisket and sausage won you over a couple of potential regulars, in addition to me.

Ahhhh...I see. I can see that and I apologize. Have a great New Year!

[Hefeweizen]

I usually don't bother with the sauce anyway. Got to get that brisket again soon though, all the best for the New Year John and I hope you do great!

[shoeless joe jackson]

I usually don't bother with the sauce anyway. Got to get that brisket again soon though, all the best for the New Year John and I hope you do great!

Thank you!...... It is going to be a great year!!

[El Guapo]

Ahhhh...I see. I can see that and I apologize. Have a great New Year!

Thanks - same to you! Sorry, I forgot you were posting on this thread when I wrote up my initial impressions. Oh well, at least you know I was honest.

I didn't really mean the "dry brisket" comment as a slam. I always order moist/fat everywhere that gives me the option, because lean is always either slightly or very dry. Yours was slightly dry, which is fine in comparison to nearly all other places I've been. The exception is Franklin. I don't know what he does, but that lean is as moist and tender as any moist/fat I've had anywhere else. I guess he's spoiled it for the rest of you in that regard.

As for your sauce, I think I know what you're going for. I think it's the style of sauce that the old timers where I grew up made around open fires at the camphouse. They started with a base of chopped onions and bell peppers sauteed in butter. I never paid much attention beyond that but I remember seeing cans of tomato sauce and molasses or brown sugar laying around. Is that what you're doing?

[shoeless joe jackson]

Thanks - same to you! Sorry, I forgot you were posting on this thread when I wrote up my initial impressions. Oh well, at least you know I was honest.

I didn't really mean the "dry brisket" comment as a slam. I always order moist/fat everywhere that gives me the option, because lean is always either slightly or very dry. Yours was slightly dry, which is fine in comparison to nearly all other places I've been. The exception is Franklin. I don't know what he does, but that lean is as moist and tender as any moist/fat I've had anywhere else. I guess he's spoiled it for the rest of you in that regard.

As for your sauce, I think I know what you're going for. I think it's the style of sauce that the old timers where I grew up made around open fires at the camphouse. They started with a base of chopped onions and bell peppers sauteed in butter. I never paid much attention beyond that but I remember seeing cans of tomato sauce and molasses or brown sugar laying around. Is that what you're doing?

Never mind it is pretty obvious you have not ever eaten with on manor road or LMBBQ... I think you should be a mainstay with Aaron. Thank you very much for your suggestions

[4th and 5]

The $#@! you all need sauce for?

[BigLeonard]

Someone butthurt about Franklin?

[shoeless joe jackson]

Someone butthurt about Franklin?

oh lord... you are right.. I am soooo butthurt.. Hey dumb ass I appreciate hearing what what people like and dont like it makes me a better place. It is why I respond to people here. el guapo brings up great points that I will address that is understood.. If you want to make it personal that is cool give me a call

[wherzwaldo]

John, I plan on patronizing your establishment for the first time tomorrow. What are your prices? (Sorry if they're already posted somewhere in the thread but I didn't notice them.)

[BigLeonard]

oh lord... you are right.. I am soooo butthurt.. Hey dumb ass I appreciate hearing what what people like and dont like it makes me a better place. It is why I respond to people here. el guapo brings up great points that I will address that is understood.. If you want to make it personal that is cool give me a call

Clearly nothing personal - just seemed the Franklin comparisons hit you hard. Guess I misinterpreted your message to El Guapo.

[texashooch]

clearly nothing personal, just making a smartass comment about your desire to defend your family tradition, lifelong passion, and chosen profession.

fify

[shoeless joe jackson]

Clearly nothing personal - just seemed the Franklin comparisons hit you hard. Guess I misinterpreted your message to El Guapo.

Ha.. I think people read too much into these posts... I am very expensive when it comes to cue.. i think Aaron is doing a great job.. Aaron and I both feel drama is being created where there is no there no drama.. Oh Lord Shaggy just got way to deep for me!!!

[El Guapo]

Never mind it is pretty obvious you have not ever eaten with on manor road or LMBBQ... I think you should be a mainstay with Aaron. Thank you very much for your suggestions

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[BatesHorn]

$#@!ing Austinites. People with access to the world's best BBQ will pick nits not realizing the absolute garbage the rest of us are forced to suffer outside Centex.

"Lean was a bit dry" "Schmitty's was weak today" "The line at Franklin's sucks" "LCM blows compared to Franklins" "Kruez's is a tourist trap" blah, blah, blah.

You should see the horror show they pass off as BBQ here in DC.


John, I"m 24 hours out from Austin and $#@!ing can't wait to give myself Colon cancer at your joint.

[Mr.Dolemite]

Not kissing anyone's ass around here, but I have to chime in.

Living in Austin I have not had quality, accessible, BBQ since the Manor location closed.

Franklin is good, trust me, I loved going to the trailer, but J Mueller is superior in a number of ways. That is just my opinion. But, I think comparing the 2 is bull$#@! and causes unneeded drama.

I don't know how to smoke meat, and when I tired, I royally $#@!ed it up, so I think anyone who dedicates their time and passion to the endeavor is admired.

Having J Mueller back in town is a big deal, and having him in my neighborhood is even better. Soon he will have the magazine articles and accolades that are deserving, which will result in hipster fandom and sell out lines, which I hope he gets.

Till then, I will continue to come over 1-2 times a week for lunch and order enough for leftovers for dinner.

Dude takes the time to make delicious meats and takes the time to post on Shaggy. Have some $#@!ing respect.

[drew corleone]

Dude takes the time to make delicious meats and takes the time to post on Shaggy. Have some $#@!ing respect.

$#@!ing this.

[Leeroy Jenkins]

Team John vs. Team Aaron. Come on lets make this even more gay.

[4UT]

Just had a great lunch from JMueller's. I'm amazed every time I go there and have no wait or a very short one. On this trip, just like the last two or three I walked straight up to the window.

[wherzwaldo]

Just had a great lunch from JMueller's. I'm amazed every time I go there and have no wait or a very short one. On this trip, just like the last two or three I walked straight up to the window.

Same here. I got there right at 11 today and even drove past it thinking I would have to engage in parking shenanigans, but was able to park on site and didn't have to wait in line.

The sausage and turkey were excellent. The brisket (both lean and fatty) was great, and although I still like Franklin's brisket better the price and hassle may not be worth it very often. I was disappointed there were no beef ribs today but that just means I'll have to go back.

[Mr.Dolemite]

Team John vs. Team Aaron. Come on lets make this even more gay.

I get it, like Twilight and $#@!.

[Blain]

I think I m going to go tomorrow and grab 3-4 pounds of turkey. Lunch for tomorrow and the rest of the week.

[shoeless joe jackson]

Damn no one saw my sign today wishing shaggybevo.com a happy new year

[judge roybeanbag]

I'll take a picture of it tomorrow if I make it down.

[wherzwaldo]

Damn no one saw my sign today wishing shaggybevo.com a happy new year

I saw the sign.

no ace of base

[gsoda3]

Damn no one saw my sign today wishing shaggybevo.com a happy new year

if you leave it up til friday i'll take a picture of it and post it.

[judge roybeanbag]

Just got back with $60 worth of goodness for lunch and dinner tonight. Here's the banner from my phone camera while trying to juggle to big sacks:

[Mr.Dolemite]

Just got back with $60 worth of goodness for lunch and dinner tonight. Here's the banner from my phone camera while trying to juggle to big sacks:

How often to you juggle big sacks sir?

But seriously, nice!