JNL Barbecue's Al Pastor Ribs have been on my radar for far too long. I finally made it there a few weekends ago. But then something else I tried just took my breath away.

I've had barbecue across the country whether the man sent me(Food Network + Cooking Channel) or you guys sent me a tip. Well I found a place in my backyard(Austin) that takes barbecue back to it African roots and the chicken n ribs are the best in town.

Food Network + Cooking Channel's Ali Khan goes to Austin City Limits Music Festival for their food line up. Smoked meats tacos, Shawarma, burgers and Korean fried chicken make the rounds.

Food Network + Cooking Channel's Ali Khan makes Smoked Lebanese Lamb courtesy of the American Lamb Board and Chef Matthew Abdoo of Pig Beach NYC. The Silence of the lambs? Judge for yourself!

Ali Khan is back it on the Traeger with ribs. This time he employs the help of Sasquatch BBQ for his fast 'n tasty method for ribs. The journey to rib perfection takes an exciting turn . . .

Food Network and Cooking Channel's Ali Khan test drives Jeff Mauro's Smoked Honey Glazed Salmon on Traeger Day.

The Vitals: the spot: your house! A zoom cooking class with Ali Khan and Stiles Switch BBQ the eats: Central Texas style brisket with steakhouse sides the bucks: contact through site for pricing the full nelson: Dressing up Brisket with a classic steakhouse style dinner The last year and a half has got me in the kitchen more than ever. Now I’m taking those skills plus my years of food tv, blogging and writing into your kitchen. I’ve teamed up ...

Food Network + Cooking Channel's Ali Khan makes ribs on the reputed Traeger grill and learns mastering barbecue is indeed a long journey .

So McRib is back and I got excited. I mean, it’s the McRib . . . the only sandwich at McDonald’s thats as McDonalds as the freaking Big Mac. Now it has been more than a minute since I have had one and I just couldn’t eat a McRib and post about it. I had to make it better. So here it is, My McRib hack, which I swear to whatever higher power you believe in, is worth the minimal ...

Watch out for the Weiner Wagon!! The Vitals: the spot: Red Rocket Weiner Wagon a pop up in Austin TX the eats: Serious Hot Dogs the bucks: $10.50 for the classic, $13.50 with brisket chili the full nelson: Craft BBQ queens elevate a hot dog from stadium food after thought to premium tailgate food Red Rocket Dogs just might be the breakthrough the hot dog world needs. Changing the game on what a premium hot dog experience means, much like ...