John Mueller's 2010 Austin BBQ Plans

[judge roybeanbag]

Damn I sure missed out this week. The mouse gets the cheese.

[drew corleone]

So Shaggy Sundays, huh?

[hornlover]

I'm getting ready to go get my grub on. That beef rib is calling my name.

[Mr.Dolemite]

I just picked up my meats for the NFL game watching party.

Brisket, beef sausage, pork sausage, pork ribs, and prime rib.

[hornlover]

I'm getting ready to go get my grub on. That beef rib is calling my name.

Arrived about 12:05, and got in and out in less than 10 minutes. One group in line in front of me. They had driven up from San Antonio to go to Franklin, but it sold out so Franklin had told them to go to JMueller.

I ordered 1/2 pound moist, 1 beef rib, and 1/2 pound prime rib. Didn't end up eating the brisket, so it'll be for dinner.

The prime rib was very good. A perfect medium rare, tender as hell and good smoke flavor, although it needed salt. I wouldn't try to eat it with a plastic knife at the picnic tables, or you'd destroy it. Either bring a pocket knife, or take it to go and slice with a sharp steak knife.

The beef rib continues to be the best beef rib I've ever had in my life.

[judge roybeanbag]

They had driven up from San Antonio to go to Franklin, but it sold out so Franklin had told them to go to JMueller.

See now THAT is cool.

[shoeless joe jackson]

See now THAT is cool.

Really Cool!!

[Mr.Dolemite]

The meats went over very well. The prime rib slab I got was very tender. Just chopped up some sausage and fried with eggs for breakfast, $#@! was good.

[bnb]

Got my Shaggy Sunday fix of pork ribs, pork sausage, and brisket. I had only tried beef ribs and brisket before. All was awesome. Got a side of San Antonio Squash also.

[bnb]

I tried dipping the sausage in the sauce. The second time I had tried it. I love the BBQ, but I just don't like his sauce. It doesn't matter, b/c all the bbq is great and doesn't need it.

[4UT]

Swung by and picked up some brisket to eat while watching the Texans game. Once again no line. I'm enjoying it while I can.

[capnamerca]

Rocked the JMeuller's for the first time on Friday on the way out of town.

Pork Ribs - 9/10. I'm a big fan of Pepper in the rub, and so is John. Better than Franklin here, IMO.
Beef Ribs - 10/10. The reference standard. Seriously - that good. I got a few pieces of bark that were so tough so as to be unedible, and I LIKE it that way - means the meat is going to be awesome, and it was.
Prime Rib - 9/10. HOLY COW. I've never had it smoked, and neither had the guys I ate with, and it was just ... fantastic. Personally, I thought the rub/crust could have used more pepper, this the 9 rating (and not 10), but that might be personal preference. I'm going back on a Friday just for this.
Pork Sausage - 10/10. I think I've found my current favorite sausage. I've never liked the gristly, overly-fatty sausage that a lot of folks serve (think Elgin), and John's crumbly, slightly drier mix was just perfect. GREAT kick, too - not for the weak (more for me).
Brisket - fatty and medium fatty cut - 6/10. I'm going to write it down to an off day, but the brisket was boring. It was well prepared, and moist, and tender, but it was lacking flavor. I'm not going to hold it against him, and I'm 100% going to be eating it again.

And a Dublin Dr. Pepper in memoriam. Perfect Friday meal. Slammed, went hard, would see again.

Shoeless Joe, were you the one doing the cutting at about 1230 on friday? I didn't identify myself as being from the SHag, because "I'm from the internet' sounds stupid no matter how I phrase it :), but I want you to know that the SHag is still drivin' business your way :).

[wherzwaldo]

Pork Sausage - 10/10. I think I've found my current favorite sausage. I've never liked the gristly, overly-fatty sausage that a lot of folks serve (think Elgin), and John's crumbly, slightly drier mix was just perfect. GREAT kick, too - not for the weak (more for me).

Unless something has changed since the last time I went, John only serves beef sausage, yo.

[capnamerca]

Unless something has changed since the last time I went, John only serves beef sausage, yo.

Separate line item on the menu - beef sausage, y pork sausage.

[shoeless joe jackson]

Rocked the JMeuller's for the first time on Friday on the way out of town.

Pork Ribs - 9/10. I'm a big fan of Pepper in the rub, and so is John. Better than Franklin here, IMO.
Beef Ribs - 10/10. The reference standard. Seriously - that good. I got a few pieces of bark that were so tough so as to be unedible, and I LIKE it that way - means the meat is going to be awesome, and it was.
Prime Rib - 9/10. HOLY COW. I've never had it smoked, and neither had the guys I ate with, and it was just ... fantastic. Personally, I thought the rub/crust could have used more pepper, this the 9 rating (and not 10), but that might be personal preference. I'm going back on a Friday just for this.
Pork Sausage - 10/10. I think I've found my current favorite sausage. I've never liked the gristly, overly-fatty sausage that a lot of folks serve (think Elgin), and John's crumbly, slightly drier mix was just perfect. GREAT kick, too - not for the weak (more for me).
Brisket - fatty and medium fatty cut - 6/10. I'm going to write it down to an off day, but the brisket was boring. It was well prepared, and moist, and tender, but it was lacking flavor. I'm not going to hold it against him, and I'm 100% going to be eating it again.

And a Dublin Dr. Pepper in memoriam. Perfect Friday meal. Slammed, went hard, would see again.

Shoeless Joe, were you the one doing the cutting at about 1230 on friday? I didn't identify myself as being from the SHag, because "I'm from the internet' sounds stupid no matter how I phrase it :), but I want you to know that the SHag is still drivin' business your way :).

Yes I was the one cutting meat.. your aren't a dumbass for mentioning Shaggy.. you are a dumbass for your 6/10 review of brisket. I'll see you next week so you can show me how to do it better... Thank you very much for coming in!!

[shoeless joe jackson]

Rocked the JMeuller's for the first time on Friday on the way out of town.

Pork Ribs - 9/10. I'm a big fan of Pepper in the rub, and so is John. Better than Franklin here, IMO.
Beef Ribs - 10/10. The reference standard. Seriously - that good. I got a few pieces of bark that were so tough so as to be unedible, and I LIKE it that way - means the meat is going to be awesome, and it was.
Prime Rib - 9/10. HOLY COW. I've never had it smoked, and neither had the guys I ate with, and it was just ... fantastic. Personally, I thought the rub/crust could have used more pepper, this the 9 rating (and not 10), but that might be personal preference. I'm going back on a Friday just for this.
Pork Sausage - 10/10. I think I've found my current favorite sausage. I've never liked the gristly, overly-fatty sausage that a lot of folks serve (think Elgin), and John's crumbly, slightly drier mix was just perfect. GREAT kick, too - not for the weak (more for me).
Brisket - fatty and medium fatty cut - 6/10. I'm going to write it down to an off day, but the brisket was boring. It was well prepared, and moist, and tender, but it was lacking flavor. I'm not going to hold it against him, and I'm 100% going to be eating it again.

And a Dublin Dr. Pepper in memoriam. Perfect Friday meal. Slammed, went hard, would see again.

Shoeless Joe, were you the one doing the cutting at about 1230 on friday? I didn't identify myself as being from the SHag, because "I'm from the internet' sounds stupid no matter how I phrase it :), but I want you to know that the SHag is still drivin' business your way :).

I have a case of Dublin left... goes to the first 24 this board.. Thanks to everyone!

[capnamerca]

Yes I was the one cutting meat.. your aren't a dumbass for mentioning Shaggy.. you are a dumbass for your 6/10 review of brisket. I'll see you next week so you can show me how to do it better... Thank you very much for coming in!!

You're perfect for this place :). Don't worry about the 6/10 review, I'm just this one guy.

[shoeless joe jackson]

You're perfect for this place :). Don't worry about the 6/10 review, I'm just this one guy.

Thanks!... See you soon!

[Armybrat]

Say, how's your Mom doing? The other day you said something about her being a little ill?

[wherzwaldo]

Separate line item on the menu - beef sausage, y pork sausage.

Must be new then, or I'm a dumbass.

[Stu]

Must be new then, or I'm a dumbass.

it's new. been doing it for a few weeks now. John actually discusses it in this thread

[NCAAFBALLROX]

When I went the other day, beef ribs were crossed out... but he miraculously was able to present two for me & my buddy.

That, + 4 slices of lean (again, it's the same thing we've been discussing about Franklin for the past 2 years - the lean is better than damn near anyone else's moist) & 1 beef link = awwwwwwwwwsome.

[wherzwaldo]

it's new. been doing it for a few weeks now. John actually discusses it in this thread

Ok, so it's new AND I'm a dumbass. Carry on.

[Brisketexan]

Perhaps -- just PERHAPS -- I am becoming a bit much of a regular.

Walked up to the window, and John cut off my taste of brisket, and tells me "and here's a paperweight for you," and gave me my pocketknife, which I had left out at Rox's place when shooting a few weeks ago. My buddy (who I was introducing to the place for the first time) looked at me and says "it's wierd that he had your knife. It's more wierd that he knew you on sight to give it to you." I shrugged, and ordered my honkin' beef rib, a slice of brisket, and a link of sausage.

Also, pretty sure I saw Trumpette, Wix, and Mitch a few tables over. Trump, if I might be so observant, have you lost some weight? If so, it suits you well -- you look great. Mitch, you didn't look so hot.

[atxhawk]

Without reading through this whole thread, what time is too late on a weekday?

[hornian]

I almost went today, it would have been a shaggy party. Alas.

[whickums]

You also saw toy

That was my first time. I'll be the derp who goes to the bbq joint and loves the turkey. And the baked squash goes hard.

using tapatalk bitches

[whickums]

....

[ToY]

I'm too dark to be noticed. Very racist.

There's prob a 15 minute wait if you came at noon? No line if you get there before.

Trump, if I might be so observant, have you lost some weight? If so, it suits you well -- you look great.

I think her boobs just got bigger.

[Blain]

I'll be there in tow with krew tomorrow. I'm dragging up the TxDot gig and going back to my business full time. So it's bitter sweet that I will be leaving the bowels of hell of a work environment but moving away from JM. I'll definitely have to make the trek down to JM from Pville. John, I'll be there about 12:05 tomorrow, save me 1/3 pound of moist, a beef rib and a serving of baked squash please.

[Trumpette09]

Perhaps -- just PERHAPS -- I am becoming a bit much of a regular.

Walked up to the window, and John cut off my taste of brisket, and tells me "and here's a paperweight for you," and gave me my pocketknife, which I had left out at Rox's place when shooting a few weeks ago. My buddy (who I was introducing to the place for the first time) looked at me and says "it's wierd that he had your knife. It's more wierd that he knew you on sight to give it to you." I shrugged, and ordered my honkin' beef rib, a slice of brisket, and a link of sausage.

Also, pretty sure I saw Trumpette, Wix, and Mitch a few tables over. Trump, if I might be so observant, have you lost some weight? If so, it suits you well -- you look great. Mitch, you didn't look so hot.

aw shucks

beef rib slammed again today. mucho slammin

[KeysPhoneWallet]

Me and some coworkers are comin tomorrow. We'll aim to get there around 1130. What should we expect as far as crowd, seating availability, and wait time. Also should i make specific recommendations or is all of it incredible?

[mitch martin]

Perhaps -- just PERHAPS -- I am becoming a bit much of a regular....... Mitch, you didn't look so hot.

For it being our first time there, we knew it had to be good seeing you with a full tray.

I will admit it is hard to look good when dinning with Trump and Wix.

[Mr.Dolemite]

https://twitter.com/#!/FranklinBbq/s...907840/photo/1

[pray4mojo]

https://twitter.com/#!/FranklinBbq/s...907840/photo/1

buddy and I were at JM's for the first time and struck up a conversation with the author. sat and ate lunch with her and I'm pretty sure he was quoted in the story. looking forward to picking up a copy. congrats to both JM and Aaron.

[swTXSU]

Had the moist brisket and tater salad today. In line at noon and still back at the office by one. Can't do that at Franklin. Did have to squeeze three people into the middle of a picnic table though. Our dining companions didn't seem to mind the intrusion.

[EE2B]

https://twitter.com/#!/FranklinBbq/s...907840/photo/1

That is some seriously tasty looking meat /fullhomo

[Brisketexan]

https://twitter.com/#!/FranklinBbq/s...907840/photo/1

That . . . is damn freaking cool.

Love 'em both, like seeing both guys succeed.

Barbecue is happiness. There's plenty to go around.

[Leeroy Jenkins]

That . . . is damn freaking cool.

Love 'em both, like seeing both guys succeed.

Barbecue is happiness. There's plenty to go around.

Now the lines are going to get crazy here. Dammit. But congrats.....

[Brisketexan]

Now the lines are going to get crazy here. Dammit. But congrats.....

Here's my hopeful thinking . . . some days, John has to hustle to sell out (more at the mercy of the weather, etc.). Aaron always sells out, it's just a question of how long it takes.

I would love to see them BOTH sell out . . . with SOME of the masses going to John now. If it's a 15-20 minute wait at EITHER place, then we all win.

Who in the hell knew I could be an optimist? My personality is much closer to John's than it is to Aaron's . . . I gotta get me a shot of some cranky juice pronto.

[crash_davis]

beef rib slammed again today. mucho slammin

we're still talking about bbq, right?

[crash_davis]

john, what time do you start selling out of food. am i $#@! out of luck if i swing by around 5?

[hornfan785]

https://twitter.com/#!/FranklinBbq/s...907840/photo/1

That is all sorts of awesome.

[shoeless joe jackson]

That is all sorts of awesome.

I dont expect my lines to grow all that much after this article except for everyone to come stare at me and say.."damn, you were really $#@!ed up for a while"... Got your order Blain

[shoeless joe jackson]

john, what time do you start selling out of food. am i $#@! out of luck if i swing by around 5?

Not a chance around 5.. by 4 if you call me earlier in the day so I can put it up for you

[Mr.Dolemite]

I dont expect my lines to grow all that much after this article except for everyone to come stare at me and say.."damn, you were really $#@!ed up for a while"... Got your order Blain

Doubt that man, doubt that a lot. It is going to blow up and it is a good thing.

Besides, who has not been $#@!ed up for a while, just more than a few do not come back from it. Pretty awesome looking cover.

[judge roybeanbag]

I dont expect my lines to grow all that much after this article except for everyone to come stare at me and say.."damn, you were really $#@!ed up for a while"... Got your order Blain

Congrats, John. Been hard not to say anything up to this point! Might stop by and say hi tomorrow if I don't have to go out to my folks and take care of family stuff.

[smoky b]

Took a couple associates yesterday. Fantastic work man. I've never seen you not busting your ass when I'm there.

[shoeless joe jackson]

Me and some coworkers are comin tomorrow. We'll aim to get there around 1130. What should we expect as far as crowd, seating availability, and wait time. Also should i make specific recommendations or is all of it incredible?

You eat what I say you eat..and sit where I tell you too...

[KeysPhoneWallet]

You eat what I say you eat..and sit where I tell you too...

Sweet we're pumped