Texas barbecue is getting a halal makeover
- Halal barbecue restaurants are gaining traction in Texas, where several spots now serve halal meats alongside or instead of traditional barbecue offerings.
- Goldee’s BBQ in Fort Worth serves classic Texas barbecue and also offers halal brisket, turkey and lamb.
- The article says at least a dozen barbecue spots in Texas now serve halal meats, including Yearby’s Barbecue & Waterice and Levant Mediterranean BBQ.
- Muslim pitmasters and owners are adding flavors and techniques tied to their own family backgrounds, including Pakistani, Laotian and other influences.
- A food writer quoted in the story says halal food has moved from a niche offering to part of the American culinary mainstream.
Texas barbecue is seeing a growing number of halal-focused restaurants and menu items. In Fort Worth, Goldee’s BBQ serves traditional brisket, sausage and ribs, but it also offers halal brisket, turkey and lamb.
The story says at least a dozen barbecue spots in Texas now serve halal meats. Among those mentioned are Yearby’s Barbecue & Waterice and Levant Mediterranean BBQ, which operates in Houston and Frisco.
Muslim pitmasters are bringing their own backgrounds into the state’s barbecue scene. At Goldee’s, co-owner Zain Shafi has previously worked on Pakistani-influenced halal barbecue, and chef and co-owner Nupohn Inthanousay incorporates Laotian elements into the menu.
The article places the trend in a broader shift in American food culture, saying halal food has become part of the mainstream rather than a niche market. It also notes that demand is strong enough to draw long lines at popular halal barbecue spots.
德州烧烤正迎来清真化改造
德克萨斯州的烧烤业正在出现越来越多以清真为主的餐厅和菜品。位于沃斯堡的 Goldee’s BBQ 既提供传统的牛胸肉、香肠和排骨，也供应清真牛胸肉、火鸡和羊肉。
报道说，德州至少已有十来家烧烤店提供清真肉类。文中提到的店家包括 Yearby’s Barbecue & Waterice，以及在休斯敦和弗里斯科经营的 Levant Mediterranean BBQ。
穆斯林烧烤师傅正在把各自的背景带入德州烧烤。Goldee’s 的联合老板 Zain Shafi 之前做过带有巴基斯坦风味的清真烧烤，而厨师兼联合老板 Nupohn Inthanousay 则把老挝元素融入菜单。
报道将这一趋势放在更广泛的美国饮食变化中来看，认为清真食品已不再只是小众选择，而是进入了主流市场。文章还写到，一些受欢迎的清真烧烤店前已经出现长队。