Aaron Franklin

Award-winning pitmaster and BBQ expert

Austin, USA

About Aaron

Aaron Franklin is an American pitmaster and BBQ expert. He is the owner of Franklin Barbecue, a critically acclaimed BBQ joint in Austin, Texas. Franklin has won numerous awards for his BBQ, including the James Beard Award for Best Chef: Southwest.

Associated Podcasts

The Dallas Morning News

Host

Judge John Hodgman

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Recent Appearances

Eat Drink D-FW: Putting BBQ sauce to the test

The Dallas Morning News•Apr 17, 2025•21:07•host

Eat Drink D-FW: What restaurant would you bring back?

The Dallas Morning News•Aug 29, 2024•24:25•guest