Texas barbecue is getting a halal makeover
Summary
A growing number of barbecue restaurants in Texas are offering halal meat options that meet Islamic dietary rules. These halal barbecue joints are becoming popular and are recognized alongside traditional Texas barbecue spots.Key Facts
- Goldee’s BBQ in Fort Worth, opened in 2020, serves both classic Texas barbecue and halal meats like brisket, turkey, and lamb.
- Goldee’s BBQ was named the top barbecue spot in Texas by Texas Monthly and received a Michelin Bib Gourmand award.
- At least 12 barbecue places in Texas now offer halal meat, including Yearby’s Barbecue & Waterice and Levant Mediterranean BBQ.
- Halal food means meat is prepared according to Islamic rules on how animals are raised and butchered.
- Halal barbecue is attracting customers willing to wait in long lines, even in hot weather.
- The halal food market in the U.S. has grown into a multibillion-dollar industry and is becoming part of mainstream American cuisine.
- Muslims in Texas are adding their own style to traditional barbecue, showing how diverse communities influence local food traditions.
- The popularity of halal barbecue is rising despite political tensions targeting Muslim communities in Texas.
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