Franklin BBQ - I Cooked The Entire Menu At Home

I’ve been wanting to do this for a while. It was a long cook - but totally worth it. I cooked the menu from Franklin Barbecue. I didn’t include the beef rib (only served on Saturday), or the pies (made by a local bakery) It took a total of 26 hours of smoking.
I kept it as authentic as I could, cooking fully offset with post oak and white oak, the right seasonings and almost the perfect brisket!
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I cooked the majority of this on my Cactus Jack 16” Longhorn smoker - provided by Pro Smoke BBQ. This thing is the closest I’ll get to a real Texas pit.
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[@mattperry2489]

ATX here, regular at Franklin. Great job on the cook, hope your friends enjoyed! For me, the thing that distinguishes Franklin from the rest is the fat and how it’s been rendered. Every time I eat there, it’s in a gelatinous state of bliss, not dry, not fatty, just right. You don’t find it at my other favs in Austin including Interstellar, Mueller, Valentino’s, Terry Black’s, Stitch nor La Barbecue. Looking forward to checking out your BBQ on my next trip to the UK this summer.

[@bbqlvr6137]

Amazing job on the cook! A lot of hard work but the great results make it all worth it. I hope your wife and friends enjoyed this feast.

[@24kachina]

Awesome! Congrats from a fellow smoker in Tucson, Arizona, USA. Every meat was very nicely cooked. Crack on, mate! One add: some pickled onions and pickled jalapeno slices - more acid to cut fat in meat.

[@RicardoZ590]

Dude, awesome job! Home run for sure. Please keep these videos coming, you actually inspired me to do this same cook with my family. I will start planning right now!

[@WilsonsBBQ]

Awesome!! Would love to see how it turns out!

[@mattstanley8498]

New to this channel but mate, brilliant stuff. As a Brit living in Dubai (not that geography makes a difference), but proper bbq has become an absolute obsession. I’d argue that it’s the last culinary frontier actually, and probably the first considering how primal grilling meat is. A refreshing, comforting and brilliant way to watch BBQ. Keep it up mate

[@WilsonsBBQ]

Thank you! I appreciate that a lot!

[@backlogbrewery769]

I totally get it. I've had Franklin bbq, I've been to Franklin bbq, probably the best I've ever had. But this isn't Franklin bbq. This is YOUR bbq and it looks like you did a hell of a great job and should be proud of YOUR bbq. I know Franklin would agree.

[@WilsonsBBQ]

just a bit of fun for youtube! And something for fans of franklin on youtube to watch :)

[@bobhinley5410]

I’ll make you an honorary Texan. I love fellow BBQ pit masters across the pond enjoying what I as an American love best. BBQ and Beer. Cheers

[@blumpk1n973]

Well done!! The brisket looks great and good take on the turkey, it takes courage to smoke turkey. Not many people do it cuz it’s lean and tough to keep moist!! I would love to see more!! Thank you for a great video!!

[@CoolJay77]

That is a majestic looking Texas BBQ tray

[@joeharbinson2696]

this brings back memories! erally great seeing a fellow brit do some propper bbq!

[@sergeygailish2271]

Grear job! U r inspiring me to run same business in Latvia . Already building my pit .

[@JJPlastering]

Everything looked incredible, but that brisket....wow. Looking forward to more videos from you!

[@WilsonsBBQ]

Thanks so much!

[@michaelduncan2759]

Nice one Dave, Aaron would be proud.

[@fwood1231]

You're definitely rocking the BBQ. Looks as good as any I see in Austin. Just found your channel and have watched several of your videos. They're all great. Only thing I missed is the pinto beans and potato salad. But you're definitely making the real deal. Best of luck from Austin Texas.

[@bronslo4982]

Quality as ever mate, I hope you get some well earned sleep to make up for that 26hr session! 👏🏻👏🏻 That jiggle on the brisket 😍

[@delly4life]

Elite stuff and really helped me with my own business

[@shaneohara1127]

Looks great that turkey looks moist asf and the brisket looks stunning

[@WilsonsBBQ]

So good!!

[@richardherrera8359]

Question would you use the same method on a whole turkey like you did with the turkey breast

[@simon1471]

Nice one, the quality of both your videos and cooks are superb.

[@WilsonsBBQ]

Thank you! Appreciate it

[@simon1471]

I think it’s a nice idea to place the brisket upside down when wrapping. Underneath always gets one layer, which may seep through, whilst the top always gets two layers of paper.

[@ThatTrueMenShow]

Fantastic vid. Thank you! Really clear on technique and tips, absolutely love your presentation style. A great homage to Franklin bbq (though I have only his books and vids, haven’t tasted it) and deeper dive to his manifesto. Good luck with what you’re doing, I hope you keep at it and that I can get over to Bicester soon.

[@bruthamando3602]

Phenomenal Job On That Texas Style BBQ...Im From San Antonio Texas...Great Job!!! 🙌

[@WilsonsBBQ]

Thank you!! It was a long few days!

[@terrygeer3089]

I love that Malcolm Reed got a shoutout.

[@anthonymarocco955]

Looks Awesome! I Live In Cypress Tx You Have To Visit Corkscrew BBQ Next Time Your Here! Love The Channel Watch Always Cheerz!

[@ballentphoto]

I’m in Texas and I would have to applaud you. Looks great my man 👍 BTW need some pickles if you can get them in the UK

[@es330td]

I clicked on this video specifically to see you cook beef rib. Thanks for cooking the rest of it though.

[@WilsonsBBQ]

I have a few beef rib videos. Here’s my recent one! Beef Dino Ribs | kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJSsimaGi6xpbaM

[@epickleuva]

Amazing how far you’ve come even since this!

[@WilsonsBBQ]

Thank you!! Yeah, it’s crazy how much you learn when cooking so frequently. I look back on a lot of these videos and cringe a little!!

[@sugabearchiraq5755]

I’ve never had Franklin’s but that looks amazingly delicious!! Great Job💯

[@looptone]

Excellent work!!! Everything looks great!!!

[@WilsonsBBQ]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@n3hp5]

Very nice, I can't wait to try smoking my own brisket.. need to buy a smoker first.

[@matthewmorales9023]

New to your channel bud and might I say that is a wonderful Texas spread of bbq! I’m looking to smoke some ribs and turkey breast tomorrow after watching your videos.

[@benjismith593]

Looks good! Use beef tallow in the wrap of the brisket. He does. Don't forget the sliced pickles!

[@WilsonsBBQ]

I don't think Franklin uses tallow in his wrap. I know Mad Scientist thinks so, but i'm not sure i agree! great idea regardless though!

[@jamesthomson5774]

That looks so good, I’m hungry now! You’ve just gained a subscriber! 👍🏼

[@WilsonsBBQ]

That’s awesome! Thank you so much for subscribing. I appreciate it

[@terrancecook4700]

Man great job all the way from the USA

[@MrPreacha82]

Awesome Job!!!

[@smokin_dansbbq8007]

Unreal mate awesome cook up making me so hungry, may need to dust of my cactus jack off not that I’ve used it yet 😂 👍🏼

[@WilsonsBBQ]

Cheers mate! It was good! You’ve got a cactus and haven’t used it!?! You need to get on that! There’s no flavour like stick burner flavour. And the cactus are no joke!! Looking forward to seeing some offset videos from you!

[@smokin_dansbbq8007]

Wilsons BBQ i bet it was! Yes bought it second hand last year and not done anything to it, I had a Oklahoma joe and cooked on that once really liked it, sold that and got the cactus, yes will get it lit up soon 👍🏼

[@WilsonsBBQ]

Looking forward to it!!!

[@MeatyMike]

dang, quite the feast! all looks good man nicely done ! just subscribed look forward to seeing more cooks- cheers

[@WilsonsBBQ]

Amazing. Thank you so much for watching and thank you for subscribing. Really helps!

[@MeatyMike]

Wilsons BBQ no problem at all ! I’ll be back

[@lovejones7545]

Great job!!...Food looks awesome!

[@MrJustern]

How long does the meat stay hot in that Cooler box you used?

[@simonsurrage]

David!! Loving the vids mate. Always hungry after watching though 😉 I hope you guys are keeping safe and well?

[@jmck3054]

Looks superb 🔥🥩👏🏻👍🏻 great cook 👍🏻

[@chrishutchinson5752]

Absolutely brilliant video!

[@WilsonsBBQ]

Thank you!

[@danwillden3629]

Great video as always mate, production was spot on! Bet you enjoyed cooking all that almost as much as eating it. It’s great to see how all those techniques that you have taught in other videos come together to allow you to cook a feast like this. I’d have liked to have seen in the fire box on the cookers just to see what your set up was and what wood you used. I take it it was post oak from prosmokebbq. Also where did you get the kosher salt and 16 mesh pepper. I think that stuff is crucial if your going for the authentic Texas style cooks. Knowing what times you got the foods on is also a real big help as sometimes it’s difficult to get it cooked in time for dinner. Holding the food in a cooler seems a real good way to not let it go cold but also not to overcook it. All in all a great video mate with some really useful tips and sources if information. Lastly what time do people generally start queuing outside your house?? 😜 Keep it up mate loving the channel!

[@williamriley2528]

Woah Dude...! Point end of the brisket to the firebox (hot) end of the smoker...!

[@WilsonsBBQ]

always. thats how it is in the video

[@tosh8377]

What method did you use to reheat the pork?

[@user-qj3tv8re4f]

sorry for dumb question - so started 4:30 am, 11hours for brisket (longest piece) plus 2 hours rest... so was you eating about 6pm ish ??

[@TheDjsupermix]

amzing video thank you for taking the time for this

[@ajluvzlondon4214]

Ever since I saw the 1st pics of your food on social media, I've wondered if you actually worked or trained at Franklin's BBQ yourself? The food looks super legit and I can't wait to try it...irrespective of the 50mins drive!!

[@thebendeco]

do you have a recipe for the vinegar sauce you used on the ribs? Thanks in advance!

[@nathaneller2268]

Where can I find turkey breast like that? All our local butcher shops in western NC don’t offer it

[@petemid99]

Wow wow wow, incredible video, well done!

[@WilsonsBBQ]

Thank you so much!

[@twoods555]

Great job 👏

[@epickleuva]

Excellent work!

[@HighBoltage56]

Well done!

[@MohamadAmerulZufar]

Life savour, your vids in combination with Chuds BBQ would be epic still. How about a collab? Chuds BBQ being the pitmaster in Lewis & Leroy's BBQ.

[@WilsonsBBQ]

Ha maybe let him know that!

[@MohamadAmerulZufar]

@@WilsonsBBQ I'll try!

[@Them_Bums]

Dude I’m impressed....good job dude

[@WilsonsBBQ]

Thank you so much 😀

[@MrEdgedog]

Awesome job looking forward to more. I do have grill envy. What’s the make of your grill as I need this in my life?!? Also saw a comment earlier about the beans - please do a video on that as they look amazing

[@WilsonsBBQ]

Thank’s for watching! The pit I’m using shown in this video is the cactus jack 16” longhorn. You can buy these from Pro Smoke BBQ in the UK!

[@justinjdavis79]

Awesome job

[@fazethevillain2903]

Spritz of what on the brisket? I can't make out what you're saying right there

[@naveed70uk]

Awesome! when are you opening the BBQ restaurant?

[@SamArmstrong90]

Looks incredible!

[@ChristianHernandez-wn3qj]

Bro thank you, I love your videos🫡

[@MrVickers94]

That looks insane!

[@andy.greaves]

Excellent video, really informative as always. Keep up the good work, looking forward to the next video. Wait knife is that you are using? I'm looking at getting a slicing knife.

[@WilsonsBBQ]

Thanks very much! i appreciate that a lot! Its a Victorinox 12" slicing knife. only about £30

[@andy.greaves]

@@WilsonsBBQ cheers, I've actually been looking at this one so looks like I'm definitely on the right path.

[@mattwilliams6504]

Subbed. A lot of work went into this, good job!

[@hiramatangi1736]

Outstanding!

[@WilsonsBBQ]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@petemid99]

Turkey looks incredible, any clue as to where to get them from please????

[@WilsonsBBQ]

I got mine from Tom Hixson of Smithfield. Thank you for watching!

[@petemid99]

Wilsons BBQ thanks I will contact them about it!

[@lerrymartin3958]

Nice job 👍 food looks great!! Just subscribed.

[@tolofish83]

Did you get your hands on post oak or did you substitute it with another wood?

[@WilsonsBBQ]

I used white oak, and I think I had some chunks of post oak that day too. But mostly white English oak

[@boblindner5808]

Brilliant!

[@bryonmorningstar781]

Where did you learn this all from?

[@Rozenxz]

You're gonna be big buddy keep going

[@ddmau7995]

Check out LANG smokers, 1/4 " rolled steel reverse flow . I HAVE THE 36" PATIO model. I keep it covered in the driveway,it's built like a tank ! 10" pneumatic tires that never lose air, reverse flow forces the hot air, & smoke over and under the meat through convection and back above the fire box and out the chimney .I burn oak logs, pecan chunks and lump charcoal to maintain Temps. When the steel gets hot, it stays warm because of the thickness. There on the net, from Georgia .

[@embecmom5863]

where do you get your 16mesh ground pepper from?

[@theo3599]

That's what i would like to know as well!

[@sprig6043]

I'm finding it hard to source a Oaklahoma Joe Pit here in the UK. Do you have any advice.

[@WilsonsBBQ]

The stock levels in the UK for the oklahoma joe highland are poor right now. I would check websites like amazon, wayfair, Asda and robert dyas regularly - they all occasionally have stock. set up alerts on their product pages to inform you when stock is available!

[@sprig6043]

@@WilsonsBBQ Seriously you don't know how much I appreciate your feedback. I missed out on one via eBay £240 or best offer!!! I had to update card details as eBay has since changed from when Iast used them. Clicked back to purchase and it was gone!!! Brilliant condition to. One hour drive from me. Kicking myself. Google has mentioned Wayfair but I thought that was a gimmick. Didn't know they done BBQs, anyway I'll follow your advice and get set up. What you're doing for the outdoor cooking community is amazing. You just don't know your impact yet!

[@robertshannonjr]

Awesome 👌🏾

[@FaithnotesCo]

Wonderful ... with the volume down you could've told me "Here's a guy named Rowdy from Giddings and he's going to show you how to make real TX barbecue" And I'd have believed it all lol

[@WilsonsBBQ]

Ha amazing. Thank you so much for watching! Really appreciate it!!

[@karllambert9491]

Incredible!!!

[@aschaeffer]

I don't see USDA Choice brisket available at Creekstone Farms. Is this something not available to public? I've cooked their prime brisket several times but would love to try the choice. Any suggestions on how to find?

[@WilsonsBBQ]

Hi drew, I don’t buy directly through Creekstone farms. I’m going to assume you’re in the US. Here in the U.K. I buy through a butcher. He imports various briskets and at that time had choice in stock. If you’ve cooked prime brisket, then you’ve cooked the best already! If you’re looking for a cheaper brisket option, try getting hold of a prime from where who’s briskets are generally cheaper?

[@aschaeffer]

@@WilsonsBBQ Got it. Thanks for the reply and the great content. Excellent video... The Creekstone Prime is great but would love to find the Choice for a cheaper option. Thanks for the advice.

[@BigLezBBQ]

What an amazing cook, this is one I definitely want to try. Really enjoyed thanks

[@rubenponcejr3801]

This is awesome

[@WilsonsBBQ]

Thank you!!

[@deezreviews]

Lmao I’m surprised u fit all of that into 27min. Great quality vid, made me hungry. I’m still learning how to make vids. I was Trying to do a leg of lamb next weekend if the weather is nice I Bought 3 legs. Weather out here in ny sucks. What program do you use to edit and thats a awesome tat.

[@WilsonsBBQ]

Cheers! Yeah I actually cut a LOT of footage out. Which is why the video seems quite fast paced at times. I use iMovie on MacBook. It’s super easy. Definitely do the lamb! Smoked lamb is one of my favourites

[@deezreviews]

Wilsons BBQ thanks I was using filmora, but yeah that’s why I bought 3 I’m going to try them different way injections, brine dry rub.

[@raulsanchez8460]

This video made me want to buy an offset again (currently cook on a pellet smoker).

[@bigjohnnygee123]

Subbed. Great vid and loved seeing this from start to finish. It'd be good if you could post a recipe for the pit beans!

[@WilsonsBBQ]

Thank’s very much. Really appreciate you watching and subscribing. Really helps. The recipe for the pit beans is in Aaron Franklin’s barbecue book!

[@richardwozniak3238]

No Beef Ribs :( - everything else utterly amazing :)

[@lamontjackson6811]

What's the price you sell your plates

[@mattblackmore2896]

Love this! Ha! Genius, good job!

[@burleymullins8776]

Is a URL you click on to buy sausage considered a Sausage Link?

[@shaunb813]

Have you got a link to your apron?

[@WilsonsBBQ]

Shaun B yep! I’ve put a link in the description! Not sure if links in comments work or not....But here it is prosmokebbq.co.uk/products/xapron-premium-leather-cooking-apron?_pos=1&_sid=c43c3900a&_ss=r

[@shaunb813]

Amazing, thank you. Great video as usual, really good to see some British, but American proper BBQ

[@WilsonsBBQ]

Thank you very much! I really appreciate that!

[@stephenbradford7936]

outstanding!

[@WilsonsBBQ]

Thank you kindly!

[@nathanscott3703]

Must be murder living next to you I would be constantly starving 😂😂

[@ToneysBBQ]

What did your friends and family say at the taste testing???

[@WilsonsBBQ]

Loved it! They always do

[@PaellaPartner]

awesome

[@JOSESBBQ]

good stuff

[@kemberlyrosee7512]

great!

[@melindaburnside1835]

👍💖😁💯 GOOD JOB

[@jasondavies7948]

Awesome dude, I’d pay to lick your cutting board lol

[@zammo25]

Yes bro. Where did you get those giant turkey breasts from? Need some of them in my life. Keep the vids coming....really enjoying them.

[@WilsonsBBQ]

Thank’s for watching! Turkey breasts are from Tom hixson of Smithfield. You’ll have to contact them directly and request them. They are not stocked as part of their core range. What you’re asking for is boneless butterfly turkey breast from market. If you’re making a tom hixson order over £100 - you can use the discount code wilsonsbbq10 for 10% off.

[@zammo25]

@@WilsonsBBQ sweet, cheers man.

[@urbandiscreet5468]

I’m just confused as to the pricing of there meat 🙄£18 for a rack of frozen ribs I currently pay £8:45 per rack in Essex fresh 😳

[@Thefadax]

👏👏👏👏👏

[@philipskinner5236]

Finally some English BBQ, still has temps in f.......

[@WilsonsBBQ]

After so many years of learning through the Americans. It just kind of stuck. Working in degrees of 50’s more often than not makes it a little easier too - just got used to it I’m afraid!

[@robertburnett1970]

Man I live in Texas and I’ve learned more from you than anybody from Texas lol

[@carlnorth7900]

Yes. You are great at your descriptions. I'm an Aussie and a chef that likes to dabble in bbq a bit. If I could get to your standards I would be happy!