Thanks to Tim for always making things inappropriate & fun! 00:00 LEGENDARY Texas BBQ Crawl Table of Contents 00:54 Smitty's Market Review 01:55 Smitty's Market Brisket Review 02:32 Smitty's Market Ribs Review 02:50 Smitty's Market Restaurant Review 03:23 Smitty's Market Sausage Review 04:05 Smitty's Market Service is amazing 04:50 The History of Kreuz & Smitty's BBQ 05:49 Connie Chung Update (you read that right) 06:33 Kreuz Market Review 07:22 Kreuz Market Sides, Forks, and Sauces 07:40 Kreuz Market Ribs Review 08:39 Kreuz Market Brisket Review 09:48 Kreuz Market Sausage Review (& video derailing. lol) 11:55 Kreuz Market Prices and Menu 12:29 Black's BBQ Restaurant Review 13:45 Black's BBQ Menu Pricing 14:14 Black's BBQ Brisket, Ribs, Beef Rib, & Sausage Review 16:34 Sneak Peak of Next Episode (Franklin Barbecue) 17:01 Don't watch this.

Really love to see this. Did this 18 months ago when we were still welcome in the US, visited 10 bbq joints in central Texas. Keep up the honest opinions!

Now this is a superb video. Being from England I love seeing real bbq places and how it’s cooked and what is cooked. Thank you guys

@BabyBackManiac

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching in England, Stuart. Have a great week.

Fun Video! Great to experience these places with you guys. For BBQ nuts like all of use here, this is a pilgrimage. Feels like Holy Week! Can't wait for the next one! Thanks!

Glad y'all are doing this crawl thing. It's going to be a fun video series and I'm looking forward to part two! Someday, I'll make it down there.

@BabyBackManiac

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Smoking TarHeel. You gotta do it someday.

Another excellent video Justin! You are so funny! My Mom is watching this with me, so....sorry to my Mom also! LOL Love ya my brother!!!!

@BabyBackManiac

3 жыл бұрын

LOL. Thanks, buddy. Tell your mom I said hi. The funny part is my mom just sent me a text saying she thought it was funny.

Thanks for sharing Justin! Keep up the good work!

@BabyBackManiac

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Will do!

This is the video of Texas bbq people need to see! Don’t hardly ever see people review all 3! That trinity in Lockhart in LEGENDARY 🙌

Congrats on 100k subscribers, and thanks for continuing to make quality content.

I was just at Kreuz's Market this past weekend. The price jumped from $21.90/LB to $26.90/LB !! I about fell off my chair. I will say that the brisket and ribs were excellent and the sausage was out of this world! Overall, it was worth it, but the price of beef has sky-rocketed! Great video -

Love these bbq crawl type videos! Makes me want to visit Texas real soon! Thanks for sharing 👍

@BabyBackManiac

3 жыл бұрын

You should!

Good review, appreciate the straight forward honesty. Been to all those a few times and had better Smitty's that you did. Every place can have an off day and thats just the nature of that type of business. Again, great job keep it up.

@BabyBackManiac

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I totally agree, Arnie. I'll be honest, I WANTED to like Smitty's more than I did but I gotta call it like I see it or what's the point. It was great to be in a place like that though. bbq history. And the people were so freaking nice.

Awesome video! Thanks!!

You guys were having way too much fun ;) thanks for bringing us along on the trip. I can't wait for part deuce.

@BabyBackManiac

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brian, Working on it.

Ok so you’re actually doing my dream vacation !!! Can’t wait for part 2

@BabyBackManiac

3 жыл бұрын

Hopefully your dream vacation lasts a little longer than 24 hours though. lol. Thanks for watching.

Great Video! I wish we have this in Germany too! Lucky guys :-) Greetings from North Germany

Great video Justin, out of those three Blacks is my favorite. Can't wait to see the rest of the BBQ crawl.

@BabyBackManiac

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, Black's was so close to being amazing. I think it had the most potential. They seemed more attentive to detail.

Nothing better than a bbq crawl with great friends! Excellent video and I’m looking forward to Part 2!

@BabyBackManiac

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy. Appreciate the tip about the sausage. (lol)

As a CenTex guy, Smitty's is my favorite BBQ. But you went at the wrong time. 10-11am is the perfect time to get there. Nothing wrong with the other 2 at all either. I kind of think of Blacks as more of a East Texas style BBQ than traditional CenTex style. If I were you, I would venture over to Giddings for City Market and just up the road from there to Lexington for Snow's. Between Smitty's, Kreuz, City Market & Snow's, you'll never need another place. IMHO Franklin is good, but over-hyped.

Great crawl! And great review

@BabyBackManiac

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Love this, please keep it going.

@BabyBackManiac

3 жыл бұрын

That's the plan!

Awesome as always!!!!!

@BabyBackManiac

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Purple. I appreciate it.

Awesome video looks like a great time

@BabyBackManiac

3 жыл бұрын

It was! Thanks for watching, Jeremy.

What a great BBQ Crawl. I would love doing a Texas BBQ Crawl. Great video of friends enjoying each other's company. Nicely Done. Thanks for sharing. 😎.

About time for part 2

You guys are hilarious! Thnx for the laughs!

Nice!! Can’t wait for the next episode!

@BabyBackManiac

3 жыл бұрын

Working on it!

Very entertaining Justin! You had me falling out of my chair! LOL.. I'll be looking out for the next one! Take care.

@BabyBackManiac

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Johnny. Appreciate you watching, bud.

Awesome video looked like fun

@BabyBackManiac

3 жыл бұрын

It was!

glad i waited till i got home and had dinner before watching this.. lol ..definitely jealous tho! excited to see the rest of this!

Yalls sausage humor is hysterical!

Man I wish I was there!

@BabyBackManiac

3 жыл бұрын

Me too, buddy. I watched your Franklin's video before i left. That was fun.

@macinthergv8910

3 жыл бұрын

Guga, you need to come and try some Central Texas BBQ. And bring MauMau. He's awesome.

@johannespontasch1135

3 жыл бұрын

After 30 years in Texas, I miss it soooo much

You guys are amazing

great video Justin!!

@BabyBackManiac

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, William.

That was a pretty good BBQ food tour. Lots of tasty looking food. Cheers!

@BabyBackManiac

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@dwaynewladyka577

3 жыл бұрын

@@BabyBackManiac It's a good thing to support local businesses as much as we can. Cheers!

Glad to hear from you, Justin. Best wishes to you and your buddy. Have fun!

@BabyBackManiac

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@BabyBackManiac

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, we had a blast! Thanks for watching.

My neighbor walked over just last week and told me he had found "bbq nirvana" after visiting Black's. He's been to Franklin's before, waited in line at Black's for 45 minutes compared to 5 hours at Franklin's and for him and his wife they considered everything as perfection at Black's.

@David-burrito

3 жыл бұрын

And while he was waiting in line trying to sneak a few pictures of the pits, he was invited back for a very personalized tour, cooking methods including temps and times, seasonings, were carefully explained. Meat was purchased by the pound, everyone got 2 sides, 4 people, total bill $120. That sounds like a bargain.

@BabyBackManiac

3 жыл бұрын

@@David-burrito I honestly think Black's had the potential to be the best on another day. It was very good and everything was cooked/cut "restaurant perfect."

My family and I did something like this a couple of years ago. Lots of great memories eating all that BBQ but we couldn't wait to have a salad!🤣 Good stuff Justin. #sausage 🤘 #mythingwithsausageis 🤣

@BabyBackManiac

3 жыл бұрын

LOL. Yeah, I know what you mean. hahaha. Thanks for watching, Joe.

Hey, great idea. Look forward to Austin soon.

Is it possible to cook a Franklin quality brisket on a Weber Summit (Kamado) or would it require a stick burner? I am torn between getting a Weber Kamado and a stick burner. The stick burner seems like a lot of work.

@MeanLaQueefa

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah you can do it

I am visiting Texas for the first time next week and Barbecue is on my list ..Just a great video..

Awesome vid guys. Was gutted I missed Smitty’s when there, but maybe it wasn’t the end of the world after all…. 🤔

did my BBQ yesterday love the video ty

Can’t wait to see the next episode!

@BabyBackManiac

3 жыл бұрын

It was a lot of fun.

Great video, I want to visit all three of those places.

@BabyBackManiac

3 жыл бұрын

You should!

I did this BBQ crawl myself. It was great. And a must for any BBQ enthusiast.

@BabyBackManiac

3 жыл бұрын

I totally agree, Odeed.

Okay . . . now hungry, hungrier, and hungriest!!!! What an amazing video - well done. REALLY BIG THUMBS UP 👍👍👍

@BabyBackManiac

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, buddy. I owe you a phone call. Talk soon.

Awesome my man!!!!!!! 👊👍🇺🇸

@BabyBackManiac

3 жыл бұрын

🤙

Great vid. Sure trust your reviews. A few weeks ago, I was thinking of a road trip from Vancouver, Canada to Texas going to BBQ joints and for golf with friends. This will be in 3 years when we turn 65. Now I know where to go. Do you think they will give us senior’s discounts? LOL. Cheers.

@BabyBackManiac

3 жыл бұрын

lol. It's worth asking. Thanks for watching in Canada, Tony.

Ok, before I even start watching this video I’m already mad cause you were in my backyard and no phone call??🤔 Ok, on to the video😂

@tomstestkitchen

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed James!

@BabyBackManiac

3 жыл бұрын

I know, guys. I'm a jerk. lol. Thanks for watching anyways. If it helps, I watched you guys and Jason video to prepare. lol.

You guys are dorks.i love it!!!

@BabyBackManiac

3 жыл бұрын

Lol. Thanks Aaron!

I like Kreuz and Blacks. I went to Smittys on a Sunday morning and what I got was no better than what you got. Their brisket was like dry roast beef. I look forward to the next part of your trip!

@currentsupply

3 жыл бұрын

Love your name and pic ! Nice

@BabyBackManiac

3 жыл бұрын

Maybe that have quality control issues. I'm going to try it again some day.

You guys are hilarious!!!!!!!!😂😂

@BabyBackManiac

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Mark!

Yes. Black's is great. Needs a little salt to make it better. Just stumbled on your channel. Really enjoyed this video.

Can't wait for part two. I leave in three days for austin. Currently have on the list to try Franklins, Smittys, Salt Lick, Black, Snows, and Loro. Any others you can recommend? I do have lunch and dinner for five days.

You guys turn into Beavis and Butthead every time sausage comes up! It’s hilarious!

Luling City Market and Kreuz are my favorite spots in the Lockhar-Luling area!

@derekkrause9251

3 жыл бұрын

Luling city market is by far the best! 👍

Cool! I visited the same bbq joints during a tour their with a friend back in 2019, all the way from the UK. Darn, miss those places.

@BabyBackManiac

3 жыл бұрын

I bet that was a fun trip.

@uberdump

3 жыл бұрын

@@BabyBackManiac Oh yes! Franklin’s (first in queue), Louie’s, Kreuz, Terry Blacks, Snows, Valentina’s and Buc-ees. Left our sticker in all those places too - you may have even spotted it. 😀. Visited Round Rock Donuts too. Everything was such a great experience. Will go again for sure.

@BabyBackManiac

3 жыл бұрын

@@uberdump Wow you really did your research. I’m impressed!

@chrisball6177

3 жыл бұрын

@Uberdump Maybe hit up Dallas area for Part 2? @Baby Back Maniac Any recommends if he does? 😉

I'd love to come "hang out" with y'all some time! Hahaha! Y'all always have so much fun, on the road or at home.

I’ve been to all three many times, and Smitty’s is usually my favorite; your brisket looked super dry on that day, though. I feel like that’s the nature of that business - if you serve a ton of people something that takes hours to cook, you can get it right about 2/3 of the time.

What a great time...someday I'll do that! Congrats on passing 100k subs; can't believe you don't have 300k...Nobody beats your production quality!

@BabyBackManiac

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, bud. Hope you are doing well.

I’m so ready to do this!!

@BabyBackManiac

3 жыл бұрын

Do it! (it was a lot of fun!)

Oh wow. I went to HS with Tim and his brother Peter. Go Generals!!!

@BabyBackManiac

3 жыл бұрын

He's a great guy!

Very nice. I did this run about 10 years ago.

You guys are having way to much fun. I’ve been to Smitty’s and Kreuz and actually thought Smitty’s was a little better. Still need to try Blacks.

@BabyBackManiac

3 жыл бұрын

Timing is everything, I guess.

Very interesting! I had a similar experience with Smitty's: I picked up a couple of pounds of brisket, drove an hour+ home and it was still incredible. A few weeks later, the wife and I went there and ate - similar situation as it was late in the day and the brisket was like Arby's roast beef - incredibly disappointing given how good it was the time before. I guess timing is everything there. Say what you want about Rudy's, but no matter what time of day you go there, the quality is consistent.

@BabyBackManiac

3 жыл бұрын

I agree with you, Kevin. I think timing is the key to everything.

@BabyBackManiac

3 жыл бұрын

@@davo912 It’s not a fair comparison. They have the meats. LOL

Kruetz is my favorite place in Lockhart as well the sausages are life changing good.

@BabyBackManiac

3 жыл бұрын

Incredible, right?!?

Legit video! Nice to see true critiquing of food and not letting big names influence your opinion. Politely stating your food wasn't exceptionally good has to be an option. Otherwise, these places will eventually fail. Diggin the humor too! Subscribed

Was just thinking earlier today when’s Justin gonna upload a video and BAM! It’s here. Sounds like a real sausage fest going on. Looking forward to tomorrow! Cheers y’all!

@BabyBackManiac

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jay. I'm still editing so it definitely won't be tomorrow but it will be quicker than last time.

@jaybooth4815

3 жыл бұрын

Justin, looks like y’all are having a great time!

How do they stack up to Franklin?

You two are fun lol

The thing I miss the most about living in Texas is the BBQ. I lived in Houston and went to a place called The Hickory Hollow at least once every couple of weeks if not more. It was so reasonably priced and absolutely delicious. I knew the first time I walked in there when I saw all the pics of country stars that I did not recognize the food was going to be the real deal. Their chicken fried steak was awesome as well. I never had a bad meal there. Well I lied I miss the girls more than the BBQ....

I’ve been to all three and I definitely agree with Kreuz!!! Amazing barbecue 🥲

I've taken the same tour! Blacks is always the winner for me.

Best beef ribs I ever et was at Black's in New Braunfels. Simply outstanding!

@BabyBackManiac

3 жыл бұрын

Good to know!

Nice video Justin! I didn't know you hung with Peyton Manning! Pretty sweet.

@BabyBackManiac

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, but he kept asking for tapenade. ;-)

Fun one to watch! I went to Lockhart a few years a go with some friends and hit the big 3. We did Kreuz first, Blacks second, and lastly Smitty's. The highlights for me were Kruez's Sausage and Blacks's Beef Ribs. We thought the brisket and pork ribs were also best at Kruez's as well, so that was definitely the best stop overall. We hit all three on a Saturday around noon or so and still thought Smitty's was OK, but not amazing. We took a big ass nap in the late afternoon and then still make it out for a solid Austin evening. Next time I need to hit the Austin joints... if I can make it to get in line early enough. Great video!

@BabyBackManiac

3 жыл бұрын

That's Keegan. Yeah, I think Black's is the one that had the most potential. The beef rib was cooked exactly like I like it. I had some friends go to Smitty's today and said it was not very good so it might be a problem they need to address. While I've had a few people tell me Kruez wasn't as good as we experienced, I've had WAY more say it was awesome. Man, that sausage!

Lmao , loved the video

@BabyBackManiac

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Jake. I appreciate you watching!

@jakealexander2447

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for creating these great bbq videos!

I love Black's BBQ. Favorite spot in Texas. Still need to try Franklin's.

Great video as usual, very envious of the choices you have there compared to here in Jersey. If you ever happen to go to NYC, there is a BBQ in mid town Manhattan, Hill Country, where a Texas native who learned at Kreuz opened a place. As close to Texas as we can get without getting on a plane. Cheers from the Jersey Shore.

@BabyBackManiac

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I have a friend in Boston (who grew up in the south) and says the same thing. You guys have better access to seafood though. It's all a trade off I guess.

@chris.fitzgerald

3 жыл бұрын

@@BabyBackManiac I’m not a big seafood guy, but I will NOT give up our pizza. Lol. Stay well

@BabyBackManiac

3 жыл бұрын

You too

I also did a central Texas crawl earlier this month, and the guys and Leroy & Lewis (please tell me you've eaten there) told me that Snow's was out of town at a festival closer to DFW and to try Lockhart instead. I'm glad they did - yes, like you, I found out they don't have the same obsession with rendered fat that Austin does, but the charm and the seasoning of the old pits is not something to be found in the capital, or anywhere else. I could taste the history more than I could the 'beef tallow finish,' and for me that goes a long way.....i hope that didn't sound too passive aggressive, I just subbed lol

You missed City Market in Luling. Sometimes it is best to get one item at on3 place and another at a different place. This is especially true with the sausage. Country folks eat early and get up early so they are not out eating late like city folks. Remember if you hoot with the owls you can’t soar with the eagles. Your partner really was a great addition to the video. Great dry humor. Keep it up.

My wife loves the sausage from Kruez, we drive once a year just for that place

@Wheres-Wolfie

3 жыл бұрын

Amen! My dad is a vegetarian and eats their sausage! Enough said! ✌

Excellent video young man! I rarely post, but I am a subscriber and a fan! In Lockhart, we always used to stop for bbq and had almost the exact same results as you two did! The only thing is, you forgot another bbq place called the "Chisholm Trail BBQ House". My wife insists that I stop there because, according to her, it tastes more like a good old fashioned back yard bbq. Try it next time you're down their way. Keep on posting!!!

@BabyBackManiac

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I need to go back and try that one. Thanks for watching!

@brisketwizard8004

3 жыл бұрын

Yep. Chisholm Trail is where the locals eat bbq.

No Big Red to wash down the sausage? lol. Looked like a fun trip. Next time try Kreuz's pork chop, delicious.

Don't stop, more please. Please kind sir. Give us more. ✌🤟🖖

@BabyBackManiac

3 жыл бұрын

Working on it! Thanks David.

Not sure yet if you are going to Stiles Switch bbq in Austin in part 2 but if not you should really try next time. They have all-around great BBQ and less waiting in lines.

I lived in Lockhart for years. Kreuz and Blacks were my favorites

What a triiiipp!! Man that would have been so fun!

@BabyBackManiac

3 жыл бұрын

It was such a blast. Working on the second half video now. (Franklins/Louis Muellers)

Great reviews Justin, I am surprised that there weren’t more diners at these places on a Friday evening. I have seen a couple of these featured on tv in the past so I would have thought they would be packed. Good video!

@BabyBackManiac

3 жыл бұрын

You and me both!

That’s a “WELL HUNG SAUSAGE” 😂😂😂

Looks like fun, I'm going to have to fire up the smoker Just done a shrimp boil in the insta pot with sausage, little potatoes, corn on the cob, onion's with cajun seasoning so I'm ready for this Now try blacks in Dallas and let us know

Thank s!!

@BabyBackManiac

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Always like a little meat forward taste. Great showcase, gents.

@BabyBackManiac

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

KILLER VIDEO Justin! Top notch brother and the food looked really good to! The Caitlyn Jenner sausage had me rolling!

@BabyBackManiac

3 жыл бұрын

hahaha. Thanks, Rus.

101k!! Go Justin!!!!!!!!

@BabyBackManiac

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Not too surprised Black’s didn’t have much seasoning. I was reminded of “Legends of Texas Barbecue Cookbook” concerning Edgar Black Jr. it reads on page 220 that “Edgar Black Jr. doesn’t use a rub and he doesn’t use a mop...’The only seasoning is post oak,’ he says.”

@duanehenicke6602

2 жыл бұрын

I found this to be true yesterday. Some salt and pepper would've went a long way. Sausage was seasoned well but lacked the fire to get the cassing done. Had to cut it off and just eat the meat.

Kruez has been a family favorite for us, best bbq in texas!

Have you been to Hutchins in McKinney yet?

@BabyBackManiac

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I really enjoyed it.

Cool 😎