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The Best Drinks To Go With BBQ We’ve shared lots of information about how to achieve the perfect smoke, and a lot of expert knowledge straight from the pitmasters here at Pappy’s. It’s about time we also shared the knowledge behind our drinks menu. From smoky Mescal to complementary Tequila, nothing on our drinks menu […]
Local Tips For The Best Eats We know what great food tastes like. That’s why we can recognise that there’s great food all over The Lake District. We don’t want you to miss out on anything The Lake District has to offer this summer. These are our recommendations for the best places to eat. No fuss, just […]
When people think about barbecue, they usually think about the smoke. The fire. The long cook. The moment the brisket comes off the pit. But if you know real barbecue, you know the cook is not finished just because the meat has left the smoker. Resting, holding, slicing and pulling all matter. In proper low […]
Best Wood for Smoking Meat: Why Pappy’s Uses Oak for Authentic Texas BBQ When people think about great barbecue, they usually think about the meat. The brisket. The ribs. The rub. Maybe even the sauce. But if you really know barbecue, you know flavour starts much earlier than that. It starts with the fire. At […]
When people think about barbecue, they usually think about the end result. Brisket sliced just right. Pulled pork that falls apart. A tray that looks like it has taken all day, because it has. But if you know real barbecue, you know the most important part starts much earlier than that. It comes down to […]
If you are getting into offset smoking, one of the biggest lightbulb moments is realising that not all smoke is good smoke. More smoke does not mean better flavour. In fact, it is often the opposite. At Pappy’s Texas BBQ in Kendal, everything starts with fire, airflow, and combustion. Visitors might find us while planning […]
Lessons From 36 Pork Shoulders In The Lake District This week at Pappy’s Texas BBQ in Kendal, we smoked 270kg of pork shoulders in one go. That is 36 pork butts at roughly 8kg each, loaded into the pit together. Across the full smoke, nearly 925kg of meat moved through our offset smokers.It sounds dramatic. […]
If you are visiting the Lake District and searching for where to eat in Kendal, you are probably thinking about views, walks and somewhere memorable for dinner. What you may not see is what happens long before a tray of brisket reaches the table. Inside the smokehouse, it starts with fire. At Pappy’s Texas BBQ […]
Manchester’s biggest and fastest-selling food festival is back – and this year, Pappy’s Texas BBQ is proud to bring the smoke. The FUME BBQ Festival returns to the Progress Centre on 5–6 July 2025, featuring the UK’s largest BBQ competition, judged by you – the public. With pitmasters from around the world, live fire demos, […]
Introduction: Get ready for one of the most exciting events of the Lake District summer – Cartmel Races 2025! Set in the picturesque village of Cartmel, this beloved racing festival promises thrilling horse racing, live entertainment, and a lively countryside atmosphere like no other. Whether you’re planning a family day out, a weekend with friends, […]