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Unpopular opinion: The brisket at that new place on Main Street in Austin was way too sweet...
I went there last Friday and the rub tasted like it had brown sugar in it, which just covered up the smoke flavor. The owner said it was their 'signature style' but it felt more like candy than real Texas barbecue. Has anyone else tried it and felt the same way?
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robin83613d ago
The sweetness might be a play for the tourist crowd. A lot of new spots tone down the pepper to appeal to a wider audience. It's a business choice, but it sure changes the local flavor.
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webb.jordan13d ago
I get what you mean about the sweetness, robin836, but idk if it's just for tourists. Maybe it's a shift in what people actually like now, even locals. I've seen some places keep the heat but add a touch of sweet and it works. It doesn't always have to mean the flavor is gone, it might just be changing.
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