How Goldee's BBQ Earned Its Spot at No. 1 in Texas - Smoke Point

[@michaelrios6705]

I'm a chef in fort worth and I smoked ribs and briskets for use in a few of our specials. Jalen actually came in wearing a Goldees shirt and I asked if he worked there and he said " bro I'm one of the owners" we had a laugh about and I asked him for help on my Meats. He was so humble and we chatted for about 20-25 minutes and we only talked BBQ. Afterwards my briskets improved alot. Really cool guy to talk to. It's not everyday that a BBQ master walks into your restaurant and helps get your BBQ game on point! Thank you Jalen!

[@Wowreally42]

So cool! seems like a great guy!

[@user-hn9xg8lu8i]

What’s your restaurant name??

[@todddillon613]

​@@user-hn9xg8lu8i its named .. Figment Of Your Imagination! Open 24/7/365 ... In Yer Dreams! FICTION CAN BE FUN!!! Poser!

[@RobertC1983]

I live in Arlington. Where is your restaurant? I will come support and show love.

[@Rika101OfficialYT]

from 12-16 briskets a week to 150++ a week, u know u doing something right. damn, those meats are sexiness on the eyes.

[@ZUCChinishrIMP]

Now gonna be even more lol

[@jollyjohnthepirate3168]

I worked barbeque for nearly 14 years. This is work. Real bust your ass work. And it never stops. No matter how hard you work, you have more of it tomorrow.

[@MsTwiththeTea1980]

So true. That’s a lot of meat to handle daily

[@tyloho158]

@@MsTwiththeTea1980 lmfao

[@MsTwiththeTea1980]

@@tyloho158 smh 🤦🏾‍♀️ lol

[@farisanwari777]

​@@MsTwiththeTea1980 🤨😳🤯😩😭

[@MsTwiththeTea1980]

@@farisanwari777 🤣🤣🤣

[@4dwyn]

Stopped by Goldees in December while in FW for a graduation. Their brisket is perfect, much like most of the places that serve Franklin-style briskets. But their sides and pork belly are INSANE. So good. And the guys are so nice. They actually chat with you for a bit. Will stop by every time I'm in town.

[@jtsra7]

What time did you get there and how long did it take you to get through line?!

[@squalie9]

What the hell is a Franklin style brisket? You mean a Texas brisket?

[@4dwyn]

@@jtsra7 I got there on a rainy day so like 20 minutes

[@4dwyn]

@@squalie9 There are two main methods of smoking brisket in Texas and many applications. Franklins is the low and slow method (225-275, 10-12 hours, wrap or no wrap)- what Goldees and a lot of places do. There's also hot and fast (up to 350, wrap in foil with liquid, maybe 5-6 hours). I've been to places that serve hot and fast. Not for me. Then there are different ways to get bark. Franklin Style uses 16 mesh black pepper that helps form the bark. Places like Terry Blacks don't use a heavy pepper coating but lets the meat and smoke do its thing to create the bark. So when I say Franklin Style, I mean exactly the way Goldees, Franklins, La Barbecue, Truth, Killen's, Leroy & Lewis, etc does it. Their briskets taste almost the same with variations on seasoning.

[@squalie9]

@@4dwyn hotter fires isn't a Texas technique. It's not like everyone was doing hot fires until Franklin came along to do low and slow. And they only do S&P on beef all over Texas.

[@adamstewart247]

I've gone to a lot of BBQ places and Goldees deserve every award they've received, truly the best

[@peterpark6250]

It’s so cool these guys are friends and started a restaurant together that turned out to be the best barbecue in Texas.

[@henryt9281]

They aren't friends. They work together because they make good money, but can't stand each other outside of work.

[@lolblindslol]

@@henryt9281 do u know them personally?

[@henryt9281]

@@lolblindslol Yes, I've known Jalen since he was 8 years old.

[@SoBilliards]

@@henryt9281welcome to the real world lmao

[@remedy334]

Lies...​@@henryt9281

[@rawrss]

If you're interested in Goldee's, I suggest watching "Day in the life of the #1 bbq in texas" on KZbin by Alvin Zhou. Very well made behind-the-scenes type of video like this. Great filmography, editing and production.

[@domm165]

Alvin is the best

[@SeveralOnions]

I absolutely second this. I actually happened to rewatch it yesterday. It's a W video that really lets these pitmasters' personalities shine through

[@danieldavismusic]

Absolutely. One of the best documentaries I've ever seen.

[@compaqhp6821]

Thanks for the suggestion.

[@landonkirk5444]

yes, just stop watching this corporate junk and go watch his video instead

[@jacksfamilyanfriends8805]

Glad we was the first few that morning. Now we are KZbin famous. Goldee's is legit. Made some BBQ Friends for life.

[@shaft5]

Funny thing is I plan on going to Goldees and wanted to know what time to show up in the morning this Friday. According to him, around 9:30 am. Is that your experience?

[@sakurakiyori]

Hope you had a fun trip, and great food!

[@jacksfamilyanfriends8805]

I came to far to risk not getting anything so that's why I got there at seven am but you could totally get there at nine ​am an get some bbq@@shaft5

[@shaft5]

@@sakurakiyori Just came back from Goldees. I was disappointed. The banana pudding and the beans were great. Th beef rib was ok. The pork ribs were average. The brisket was mediocre and kinda dry. The jalepeno cheese sausage was ok. The total was $122. I did bring some food home which will feed me for a couple days. Maybe i caught them on a bad day. I could name about 5 other DFW BBQ places which are better especially Cattleacks, Terry Blacks, and 10-50. Funny thing is that one guy ahead of me in line was wearing a Terry Blacks tshirt, and i bet that guy was probably disappointed with the food too.

[@sakurakiyori]

@@shaft5 I am constitutionally incapable of eating basically anything that comes from a BBQ place, so I mostly just spectate. (In that my constitution can not handle even white-person spicy, and I have yet to meet an allium I enjoy.)

[@charliesaucedo52]

90s kids changing up the world of BBQ 🤘

[@WeeeItzElliot]

I knew I recognized them, Alvin Zhao did a documentary on them. So dope, Love from LA, if I go to Texas definitely going to Goldees

[@erickwalsh9258]

Goldee’s is the best! Been there twice. Took the class. Bought the smoker.

[@janis1981]

Its my goal to go to Texas one day and make a foodtrip. Living in Europe so you probably have the same dream but visa versa

[@erickwalsh9258]

@@janis1981 yep! I hope you get to try Goldees and I hope I get to go to Europe one day. 🙏🙏

[@shaft5]

What class?

[@jeremiahm_8626]

These guys are probably the nicest people you’ll ever encounter! Something about their aura just sets them apart from the competition. And in return, they make the best bbq in the entire state! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@DavidSheckels]

Made the trip last Saturday from Oklahoma, Goldee's was my 7th bar b q eating adventure. I will have to say the food was AMAZING!! Best bar b q I have ever had, there was so.e good ones that I tried on this trip but Goldees took it all. ALL the bar b q was out of this world good but the staff was awesome as well....made you feel like family! Got to meet Johnny at Ribbee's the next day. Super nice guy and the baby backs where Awesome as well. The go to sauce was the hot Honey one!! Can't wait to go back!! 0:05

[@ReyHolliday]

All restaurants should be run with this level of genuine purpose.

[@Texxet11]

Their 2nd-ish location, Ribbee's, is very good as well. $20 set rib meal. Good value.

[@AlexTurpin]

The location is featured in the video!

[@shineecarat7523]

I’ve hit a lot of the top spots in Texas. Nothing comes close to Goldees. Totally worth the 3 hour wait to get in! I’ve done it several times. As phenomenal as their brisket is, their pork belly is freaking out of this world (along with the dipping sauce provided for it). And the bread pudding they have on Sundays will blow your mind. Nothing can touch it. As much as I love beef, I’ve determined when I go, I’m getting a damn pound or two of belly and multiple servings of bread pudding to go.

[@kblazy]

I always stop in when I visit fort worth. These guys not only make some of the best bbq you'll ever have but they're nice as hell. You guys deserve all the success and can't wait to visit again.

[@riosaber]

i love the patience they have with customers and understanding what they want

[@corgeousgeorge]

I watch a lot of smoking, barbecue, grill and general meat content and I can say I have never seen an assortment of ribs that looked as beautiful, glossy, colorful, shiny and you can tell it was a firm yet tender bite that has just that right amount of snap to it. I remember the years when the whole thing was "oh you want fall off the bone", I was always like "nah, that means you overcooked that mess and now it's a pile of meat shavings that you like to call 'pulled' like how the hell are you gonna make meat that's wet AF yet still taste dry as hell? How that work?" Now this stuff here from Ribeees? Looks like perfection. Beautiful visually.

[@igotJesus88]

I love how he sounds and looks like ed from good burger. 🍔

[@MrCursedone2]

May I take your order????

[@Megatronmarc]

I was looking for this comment

[@carp6448]

I’m an American expat living in Portugal. Peri-peri chicken is to die for. Good luck guys. 💙

[@pandica745]

Piri-piri chicken is a recipe older than me 😂 and I'm 🇵🇹

[@Wr3ckingBallZEG]

Well, but that inst even close to piri-piri chicken

[@pandica745]

@@Wr3ckingBallZEG true 😂😂

[@daveotuwa5596]

YUM! Goldee's TX's best barbecue joint! It may obtain a James Beard Award for the barbecue category in so many years since establishment.🤠

[@Asteve90]

I went to Goldee’s last week and it was absolutely amazing. The long wait made it that much sweeter. Also huge shoutout to the cheesy grits!

[@davidkoshy798]

These guys have mastered their craft, and at the same time have the business acumen. Hugely impressive lads and good mates that went on the journey together - so chuffed to see them doing well

[@adambomb215]

those dudes love their jobs and that creates the best bbq available

[@SuperSnakePlissken]

I just ate at Goldees for the first time last week. What I really liked about what they are doing is they have a completely different flavor profile for every protein in their restaurant. A lot of restaurants use the exact same seasoning and flavor profile for all of their meats and it gets boring really fast. Every bite of every thing I bought (wife and I tried a little of everything) and it was fantastic. Also, their bread was awesome! It wasn't just loaf bread from the store but just like in the video homemade bread worth every bite.

[@oa1732]

The meat looks delicious, but damn that block of butter they wrap it with is crazy

[@WPTheRabbitHole]

the turkey didn't have any fat or skin.. it looked like a 3 lb chunk of turkey too.. all and all fat to meat ration was pretty normal

[@sirris4330]

Only way to make turkey actually delicious lol

[@HHHXXXXDX]

I watched a documentary about them a few years ago, it was really well done, it’s cool to see them again a few year later still loving what they do

[@AntsBBQCookout]

Lol we are on the same wavelength! My ribbees goldees vid is coming out next month 😂 love these! Keep em coming

[@fallingwickets]

channel looks good!

[@eater]

We can't wait to see it!

[@AntsBBQCookout]

@@eater 🤠

[@hungeren]

Cooking good food with the broskis, that is the life! 🥩🍗💪🏾

[@doebuck9708]

Passion and consistency = #1

[@grappenkoning]

Waited 4 hours in the Texas heat for this food. Would do it again, that first sample you get blew my mind.

[@solesic237]

Waited 3 hrs once, definitely worth it! Best bbq

[@Kruelltin]

I don't know how I got so lucky to move within a few miles of Goldee's. It is amazing.

[@shaft5]

When do you recommend i arrive to Goldees to be able to eat?

[@Kruelltin]

@@shaft5 about 9:30 if you want access to the full menu. Some people get there way earlier though.

[@shaft5]

@@Kruelltin Thanks man, Im going this Friday

[@cybernode33]

I've been a Traeger+ user for years but made the switch to Asmoke recently and I couldn't be happier! The precise temperature control of the Asmoke grill has been a game changer for me. I love the smoky flavor added to the food by the wood pellets and the convenience of automated temperature control and pellet feeding. The ASCA™ technology ensures efficient cooking and the FlameTech patent is a big upgrade in temperature control. Plus, the portability means I can take it on our family outings. Switching to Asmoke has truly enhanced my grilling experience. And the best part? It's environmentally friendly too! #Asmoke

[@lundysden6781]

that end plate looks fantastic!

[@WPTheRabbitHole]

yup.. i want it

[@nickolascain2994]

These guys seem so humble... can't wait to try when I go to texas in November!

[@guntherarlt3024]

Diese Herren sind so liebenswert und einfach nur cool! Danke für euren täglichen Einsatz 👍🔝‼️

[@ClemensDE]

they are really using their momentum to expand their brand. Smart move in terms of business. I hope they stay friends when there is more money involved...

[@trentk.8455]

Loving these bbq insider videos

[@johnny_gsz]

I am dreaming of coming to America for such food!! I love steaks and brisket 😍😍😍

[@texakinz]

Those guys are genuine.

[@kfi651]

I was just here Saturday of Memorial Day weekend. Although they sold out before I got anything these guys are awesome they showed us the brisket that was on the smoker for Sunday, so I gotta go back and try the food. I smelled it when I was 2-3 miles away lol

[@carlophillips7090]

They are doing the Lord's work!

[@DanielPerez-xo1tj]

Goldees is incredible. Fun to see so many faces I recognize in this video

[@EcomCarl]

The blend of traditional techniques with unique dishes showcases a perfect balance of respecting roots while embracing diversity in flavors. 🍖

[@5SolasBBQ]

Love this so much! I could learn a thing from these amazing pit masters! Keep it up folks!

[@marylenehall405]

That looks good some food really worth the wait and this seems like one of those places where the wait is worth it.

[@ucanhatemenow]

As someone who's been there, it's definitely worth the wait.

[@Harlem872]

All you guys are superior and ladies respect

[@Alex-zi1nb]

absolutely crazy they had everything ready to scale up that fast. from the money, to supplier connections, to smokers, to staff, to knowledge. it aint easy!!! looks like worthy of a trip to texas for that alone tho

[@user-gx2zx3if3e]

Looks delicious. I enjoy cooking in my backyard, and I feel like it's lots of work.

[@Sonny1065LV]

What a fantastic trio of friends making some of the best BBQ on the planet.

[@gregsurles4199]

I grew up in DFW! I miss the BBQ so much!

[@mattcarlucci]

This place is on my bucket list. Really hope I don’t die before I get there.

[@ballistic350]

Explains why bbq aint cheap .. well worth it

[@mintruth]

DEFINITELY going to MAKE the TRIP!!!

[@JBrambleBerry]

If you look up "Alvin Zhou BBQ" you'll find the video he does for the same restaurant. Honestly think it's much better since it's one person vs a channel dedicated to this.

[@joshquinn7995]

I’ve waited hours in line at Franks in Austin and Killens in Pearland. Great bbq is worth the wait

[@thugtrippin]

If I ever go America this is first on the list.

[@eightfifty2309]

Next time I drive cross country from Florida, I gotta stop by there when I pass Texas. That brisket looks boss!

[@geraldlatchman4583]

The power of true friends, 👍🏽

[@lessconfused5179]

Wow the BBQ looks amazing. I can’t wait to try it!

[@JonnySublime]

Sure is a lot of number one barbeques in Texas

[@mrbxv]

Three friends starting a BBQ business after working for other people. What a great story. They look like great guys that love what they do.

[@Boo_Yeah]

Literally go to any of the other previous #1 winners from past years and you will get just as good BBQ as this place. Or any that make the top 100 annual list.

[@hackk37]

incredible video and makes me salivating with the last plate shots props!

[@ryanrobinson4242]

Goldees is now my gold standard for brisket. Though I haven't tried Franklin's yet

[@432Tx]

No Terry blacks ?

[@gabrielrace3532]

I love these guys I hope to visit them on a trip down to Texas with my family

[@thediner8929]

Surely envy these guys. Foods look delicious, but they also seem to be doing what they love to do.

[@lamueljsackson1376]

Jonny looks like Badger from Breaking Bad 😂😂😂

[@Johnny-300]

Visit this place twice in one week. It is worth it I am telling you.

[@letsdomoregood]

Been! Loved it! Can’t wait to go back! Nice guys too.

[@tagbon]

This place looks so good, hope I get to visit one day.

[@FupaDoncic]

I’m from the city and not one bad word, worth the 1 1/2 hour wait

[@JohnGoundry]

Would love a series like this but for Ramen Joints 🍜

[@dmoneyy512]

A whole block of butter is crazy

[@jakshd7770]

"We will be there" - Pep Guardiola

[@timmckenzie9473]

If you haven’t been to Goldee’s, you’re missing out! Get the ribs!

[@oliversplace263]

Seems like it’d be a blast to work there.

[@christianjames92]

Chuck who used to work there is now one of their bigger competitors.

[@anthonybrooks1559]

He learned from them and moved on to do his own thing. Many people do that.

[@jmf420]

@@anthonybrooks1559Chuck is a woman

[@newnewmi]

@@anthonybrooks1559 *she

[@CheechTheDon]

What’s chucks place?

[@newnewmi]

@@CheechTheDon barbs b q. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXyuqpicq9BmqNksi=Mx0UW2zLnawfPr1r

[@Terry11111]

My mouth was watering just lookin at it

[@thomaslangley1571]

If I make it to texas one day I'll be eating here

[@espfal]

looks great , hard working ppl , but looks like they know what they are doing :)

[@jerrymorgan1752]

Beautiful team. 🤘

[@davidjordan9302]

About 3.5 million in sales a year just on the brisket. Definitely a serious barbecue place.

[@paulheier]

What is the brisket shift at Goldees? After the trim and seasoning what time of day does Goldees put the brisket on the smoker? What time do they pull the brisket off the smoker to wrap in foil/tallow and rest? Do they do overnight cooking/smoking? Thanks. Put on at 8 am and smoke until 8 pm? Then rest in Alto Shaam until 11 am next day?

[@ThatLadyBird]

Lord Pretty Ribbee 🙌

[@kto1201]

gotta love Matt Osten's is this good theme song in the background!

[@MrKuliouou]

Glad they finally posted this video. I was there that day they were filming, on Good Friday. Goldee's was very good, Jalen and crew were wonderful hosts. Because of Easter, we were lucky enough to try their amazing bread pudding.

[@TheChefmike66]

Hey there, fellow Columbusites!

[@TEEZMAN670]

these the guys that play super smash on their down time right??

[@kdm313]

Hell yeah. Can’t wait to get there

[@jimmy2thymes916]

This seems like a small detail but Kim announcing how to order their bbq prior to opening is genius. Some folks just don't know how to order bbq under pressure.

[@Crazyazzb]

All this looks amazing

[@leightonlawrence8832]

theyre openly giving away how they operate because bbq is such hard work, theyre daring people to compete. no one is putting in the work theyre putting in to create a perfect product and everyone is invited to try but good places are still rare. even in texas

[@dangoleeeeyoooomannnn6531]

Welcome to good burger home of the good burger can I take your order !!!!!

[@JakeAussie-bs3lx]

Heck yeah Bang it in!

[@jcole82]

That looks so good

[@zombiTrout]

Damn, I need a whole plate of that, and I need it now…

[@AriessunvirgomoonlightLibraise]

9:47 i think i sound like him in the morning .. he needs to do voiceovers for cartoons or commercials because he has a authentic tone