How Goldee's BBQ Earned Its Spot at No. 1 in Texas

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How Goldee's BBQ Earned Its Spot at No. 1 in Texas - Smoke Point

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Customers line up as early as 6 a.m. to get Goldee's award-winning barbecue. Since winning the No. 1 spot of the "Texas Monthly" list of best barbecue joints, the Fort Worth restaurant increased its output from 12 to 150 briskets per week to feed crowds of customers who visit from across the country. At the counter, you'll find the classics, including brisket, ribs, turkey, and sausage that can be ordered with hot honey, sweet, or with their signature sauce.
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Credits:
Producer: Connor Reid
Director: Connor Reid, Murilo Ferreira
Camera: Murilo Ferreira, Michael Latchman
Editor: Howie Burbidge
Executive Producer: Stephen Pelletteri
Director of Production: Stefania Orrù
Supervising Producer, Development: Gabriella Lewis
Audience Engagement: Frances Dumlao
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@michaelrios6705 3 ай бұрын

I'm a chef in fort worth and I smoked ribs and briskets for use in a few of our specials. Jalen actually came in wearing a Goldees shirt and I asked if he worked there and he said " bro I'm one of the owners" we had a laugh about and I asked him for help on my Meats. He was so humble and we chatted for about 20-25 minutes and we only talked BBQ. Afterwards my briskets improved alot. Really cool guy to talk to. It's not everyday that a BBQ master walks into your restaurant and helps get your BBQ game on point! Thank you Jalen!

@Wowreally42 2 ай бұрын

So cool! seems like a great guy!

@user-hn9xg8lu8i 2 ай бұрын

What’s your restaurant name??

@todddillon613 2 ай бұрын

@@user-hn9xg8lu8i its named .. Figment Of Your Imagination! Open 24/7/365 ... In Yer Dreams! FICTION CAN BE FUN!!! Poser!

@Rika101OfficialYT 3 ай бұрын

from 12-16 briskets a week to 150++ a week, u know u doing something right. damn, those meats are sexiness on the eyes.

@ZUCChinishrIMP 3 ай бұрын

Now gonna be even more lol

@jollyjohnthepirate3168 3 ай бұрын

I worked barbeque for nearly 14 years. This is work. Real bust your ass work. And it never stops. No matter how hard you work, you have more of it tomorrow.

@MsTwiththeTea1980 2 ай бұрын

So true. That’s a lot of meat to handle daily

@tyloho158 2 ай бұрын

@@MsTwiththeTea1980 lmfao

@MsTwiththeTea1980 2 ай бұрын

@@tyloho158 smh 🤦🏾‍♀️ lol

@farisanwari777 2 ай бұрын

@@MsTwiththeTea1980 🤨😳🤯😩😭

@MsTwiththeTea1980 2 ай бұрын

@@farisanwari777 🤣🤣🤣

@peterpark6250 3 ай бұрын

It’s so cool these guys are friends and started a restaurant together that turned out to be the best barbecue in Texas.

@henryt9281 3 ай бұрын

They aren't friends. They work together because they make good money, but can't stand each other outside of work.

@lolblindslol 3 ай бұрын

@@henryt9281 do u know them personally?

@henryt9281 3 ай бұрын

@@lolblindslol Yes, I've known Jalen since he was 8 years old.

@upsidedownlogic175 3 ай бұрын

@@henryt9281welcome to the real world lmao

@remedy334 3 ай бұрын

Lies...@@henryt9281

@4dwyn 3 ай бұрын

Stopped by Goldees in December while in FW for a graduation. Their brisket is perfect, much like most of the places that serve Franklin-style briskets. But their sides and pork belly are INSANE. So good. And the guys are so nice. They actually chat with you for a bit. Will stop by every time I'm in town.

@jtsra7 3 ай бұрын

What time did you get there and how long did it take you to get through line?!

@squalie9 3 ай бұрын

What the hell is a Franklin style brisket? You mean a Texas brisket?

@4dwyn 3 ай бұрын

@@jtsra7 I got there on a rainy day so like 20 minutes

@4dwyn 3 ай бұрын

@@squalie9 There are two main methods of smoking brisket in Texas and many applications. Franklins is the low and slow method (225-275, 10-12 hours, wrap or no wrap)- what Goldees and a lot of places do. There's also hot and fast (up to 350, wrap in foil with liquid, maybe 5-6 hours). I've been to places that serve hot and fast. Not for me. Then there are different ways to get bark. Franklin Style uses 16 mesh black pepper that helps form the bark. Places like Terry Blacks don't use a heavy pepper coating but lets the meat and smoke do its thing to create the bark. So when I say Franklin Style, I mean exactly the way Goldees, Franklins, La Barbecue, Truth, Killen's, Leroy & Lewis, etc does it. Their briskets taste almost the same with variations on seasoning.

@squalie9 3 ай бұрын

@@4dwyn hotter fires isn't a Texas technique. It's not like everyone was doing hot fires until Franklin came along to do low and slow. And they only do S&P on beef all over Texas.

@adamstewart247 3 ай бұрын

I've gone to a lot of BBQ places and Goldees deserve every award they've received, truly the best

@jacksfamilyanfriends8805 2 ай бұрын

Glad we was the first few that morning. Now we are KZfaq famous. Goldee's is legit. Made some BBQ Friends for life.

@shaft5 2 ай бұрын

Funny thing is I plan on going to Goldees and wanted to know what time to show up in the morning this Friday. According to him, around 9:30 am. Is that your experience?

@sakurakiyori 2 ай бұрын

Hope you had a fun trip, and great food!

@jacksfamilyanfriends8805 2 ай бұрын

I came to far to risk not getting anything so that's why I got there at seven am but you could totally get there at nine am an get some bbq@@shaft5

@shaft5 2 ай бұрын

@@sakurakiyori Just came back from Goldees. I was disappointed. The banana pudding and the beans were great. Th beef rib was ok. The pork ribs were average. The brisket was mediocre and kinda dry. The jalepeno cheese sausage was ok. The total was $122. I did bring some food home which will feed me for a couple days. Maybe i caught them on a bad day. I could name about 5 other DFW BBQ places which are better especially Cattleacks, Terry Blacks, and 10-50. Funny thing is that one guy ahead of me in line was wearing a Terry Blacks tshirt, and i bet that guy was probably disappointed with the food too.

@sakurakiyori 2 ай бұрын

@@shaft5 I am constitutionally incapable of eating basically anything that comes from a BBQ place, so I mostly just spectate. (In that my constitution can not handle even white-person spicy, and I have yet to meet an allium I enjoy.)

@rawrss 3 ай бұрын

If you're interested in Goldee's, I suggest watching "Day in the life of the #1 bbq in texas" on KZfaq by Alvin Zhou. Very well made behind-the-scenes type of video like this. Great filmography, editing and production.

@domm165 3 ай бұрын

Alvin is the best

@SeveralOnions 3 ай бұрын

I absolutely second this. I actually happened to rewatch it yesterday. It's a W video that really lets these pitmasters' personalities shine through

@danieldavismusic 3 ай бұрын

Absolutely. One of the best documentaries I've ever seen.

@compaqhp6821 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion.

@landonkirk5444 3 ай бұрын

yes, just stop watching this corporate junk and go watch his video instead

@charliesaucedo52 2 ай бұрын

90s kids changing up the world of BBQ 🤘

@erickwalsh9258 3 ай бұрын

Goldee’s is the best! Been there twice. Took the class. Bought the smoker.

@janis1981 3 ай бұрын

Its my goal to go to Texas one day and make a foodtrip. Living in Europe so you probably have the same dream but visa versa

@erickwalsh9258 3 ай бұрын

@@janis1981 yep! I hope you get to try Goldees and I hope I get to go to Europe one day. 🙏🙏

@shaft5 2 ай бұрын

What class?

@ReyHolliday 3 ай бұрын

All restaurants should be run with this level of genuine purpose.

@WeeeItzElliot 3 ай бұрын

I knew I recognized them, Alvin Zhao did a documentary on them. So dope, Love from LA, if I go to Texas definitely going to Goldees

@user-yg4fs3xk8i 2 ай бұрын

Made the trip last Saturday from Oklahoma, Goldee's was my 7th bar b q eating adventure. I will have to say the food was AMAZING!! Best bar b q I have ever had, there was so.e good ones that I tried on this trip but Goldees took it all. ALL the bar b q was out of this world good but the staff was awesome as well....made you feel like family! Got to meet Johnny at Ribbee's the next day. Super nice guy and the baby backs where Awesome as well. The go to sauce was the hot Honey one!! Can't wait to go back!! 0:05

@jeremiahm_8626 2 ай бұрын

These guys are probably the nicest people you’ll ever encounter! Something about their aura just sets them apart from the competition. And in return, they make the best bbq in the entire state! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@corgeousgeorge 2 ай бұрын

I watch a lot of smoking, barbecue, grill and general meat content and I can say I have never seen an assortment of ribs that looked as beautiful, glossy, colorful, shiny and you can tell it was a firm yet tender bite that has just that right amount of snap to it. I remember the years when the whole thing was "oh you want fall off the bone", I was always like "nah, that means you overcooked that mess and now it's a pile of meat shavings that you like to call 'pulled' like how the hell are you gonna make meat that's wet AF yet still taste dry as hell? How that work?" Now this stuff here from Ribeees? Looks like perfection. Beautiful visually.

@Texxet11 3 ай бұрын

Their 2nd-ish location, Ribbee's, is very good as well. $20 set rib meal. Good value.

@AlexTurpin 3 ай бұрын

The location is featured in the video!

@riosaber 3 ай бұрын

i love the patience they have with customers and understanding what they want

@carp6448 3 ай бұрын

I’m an American expat living in Portugal. Peri-peri chicken is to die for. Good luck guys. 💙

@pandica745 3 ай бұрын

Piri-piri chicken is a recipe older than me 😂 and I'm 🇵🇹

@Wr3ckingBallZEG 2 ай бұрын

Well, but that inst even close to piri-piri chicken

@pandica745 2 ай бұрын

@@Wr3ckingBallZEG true 😂😂

@igotJesus88 3 ай бұрын

I love how he sounds and looks like ed from good burger. 🍔

@MrCursedone2 3 ай бұрын

May I take your order????

@Megatronmarc 3 ай бұрын

I was looking for this comment

@shineecarat7523 Ай бұрын

I’ve hit a lot of the top spots in Texas. Nothing comes close to Goldees. Totally worth the 3 hour wait to get in! I’ve done it several times. As phenomenal as their brisket is, their pork belly is freaking out of this world (along with the dipping sauce provided for it). And the bread pudding they have on Sundays will blow your mind. Nothing can touch it. As much as I love beef, I’ve determined when I go, I’m getting a damn pound or two of belly and multiple servings of bread pudding to go.

@adambomb215 3 ай бұрын

those dudes love their jobs and that creates the best bbq available

@Kruelltin 3 ай бұрын

I don't know how I got so lucky to move within a few miles of Goldee's. It is amazing.

@shaft5 2 ай бұрын

When do you recommend i arrive to Goldees to be able to eat?

@Kruelltin 2 ай бұрын

@@shaft5 about 9:30 if you want access to the full menu. Some people get there way earlier though.

@shaft5 2 ай бұрын

@@Kruelltin Thanks man, Im going this Friday

@oa1732 3 ай бұрын

The meat looks delicious, but damn that block of butter they wrap it with is crazy

@WPTheRabbitHole 3 ай бұрын

the turkey didn't have any fat or skin.. it looked like a 3 lb chunk of turkey too.. all and all fat to meat ration was pretty normal

@sirris4330 3 ай бұрын

Only way to make turkey actually delicious lol

@JLo-se7fo 3 ай бұрын

No pause?..

@kblazy 3 ай бұрын

I always stop in when I visit fort worth. These guys not only make some of the best bbq you'll ever have but they're nice as hell. You guys deserve all the success and can't wait to visit again.

@hungeren 3 ай бұрын

Cooking good food with the broskis, that is the life! 🥩🍗💪🏾

@ClemensDE 3 ай бұрын

they are really using their momentum to expand their brand. Smart move in terms of business. I hope they stay friends when there is more money involved...

@texakinz Ай бұрын

Those guys are genuine.

@doebuck9708 3 ай бұрын

Passion and consistency = #1

@SuperSnakePlissken Ай бұрын

I just ate at Goldees for the first time last week. What I really liked about what they are doing is they have a completely different flavor profile for every protein in their restaurant. A lot of restaurants use the exact same seasoning and flavor profile for all of their meats and it gets boring really fast. Every bite of every thing I bought (wife and I tried a little of everything) and it was fantastic. Also, their bread was awesome! It wasn't just loaf bread from the store but just like in the video homemade bread worth every bite.

@davidkoshy798 2 ай бұрын

These guys have mastered their craft, and at the same time have the business acumen. Hugely impressive lads and good mates that went on the journey together - so chuffed to see them doing well

@lundysden6781 3 ай бұрын

that end plate looks fantastic!

@WPTheRabbitHole 3 ай бұрын

yup.. i want it

@DanielPerez-xo1tj 27 күн бұрын

Goldees is incredible. Fun to see so many faces I recognize in this video

@AntsBBQCookout 3 ай бұрын

Lol we are on the same wavelength! My ribbees goldees vid is coming out next month 😂 love these! Keep em coming

@fallingwickets 3 ай бұрын

channel looks good!

@eater 3 ай бұрын

We can't wait to see it!

@AntsBBQCookout 3 ай бұрын

@@eater 🤠

@kfi651 3 ай бұрын

I was just here Saturday of Memorial Day weekend. Although they sold out before I got anything these guys are awesome they showed us the brisket that was on the smoker for Sunday, so I gotta go back and try the food. I smelled it when I was 2-3 miles away lol

@EcomCarl 3 ай бұрын

The blend of traditional techniques with unique dishes showcases a perfect balance of respecting roots while embracing diversity in flavors. 🍖

@lamueljsackson1376 3 ай бұрын

Jonny looks like Badger from Breaking Bad 😂😂😂

@mattcarlucci 2 ай бұрын

This place is on my bucket list. Really hope I don’t die before I get there.

@JBrambleBerry 3 ай бұрын

If you look up "Alvin Zhou BBQ" you'll find the video he does for the same restaurant. Honestly think it's much better since it's one person vs a channel dedicated to this.

@trentk.8455 3 ай бұрын

Loving these bbq insider videos

@solesic237 3 ай бұрын

Waited 3 hrs once, definitely worth it! Best bbq

@Sonny1065LV 3 ай бұрын

What a fantastic trio of friends making some of the best BBQ on the planet.

@cybernode33 2 ай бұрын

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@5SolasBBQ 6 күн бұрын

Love this so much! I could learn a thing from these amazing pit masters! Keep it up folks!

@christianjames92 3 ай бұрын

Chuck who used to work there is now one of their bigger competitors.

@anthonybrooks1559 3 ай бұрын

He learned from them and moved on to do his own thing. Many people do that.

@jmf420 3 ай бұрын

@@anthonybrooks1559Chuck is a woman

@newnewmi 3 ай бұрын

@@anthonybrooks1559 *she

@CheechTheDon 3 ай бұрын

What’s chucks place?

@newnewmi 3 ай бұрын

@@CheechTheDon barbs b q. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fbF7rMiX29GXoqs.htmlsi=Mx0UW2zLnawfPr1r

@HHHXXXXDX 2 ай бұрын

I watched a documentary about them a few years ago, it was really well done, it’s cool to see them again a few year later still loving what they do

@eightfifty2309 17 күн бұрын

Next time I drive cross country from Florida, I gotta stop by there when I pass Texas. That brisket looks boss!

@Alex-zi1nb 2 ай бұрын

absolutely crazy they had everything ready to scale up that fast. from the money, to supplier connections, to smokers, to staff, to knowledge. it aint easy!!! looks like worthy of a trip to texas for that alone tho

@marylenehall405 3 ай бұрын

That looks good some food really worth the wait and this seems like one of those places where the wait is worth it.

@ucanhatemenow 3 ай бұрын

As someone who's been there, it's definitely worth the wait.

@carlophillips7090 3 ай бұрын

They are doing the Lord's work!

@mrbxv 2 ай бұрын

Three friends starting a BBQ business after working for other people. What a great story. They look like great guys that love what they do.

@timmckenzie9473 3 ай бұрын

If you haven’t been to Goldee’s, you’re missing out! Get the ribs!

@mintruth 3 ай бұрын

DEFINITELY going to MAKE the TRIP!!!

@JohnGoundry 3 ай бұрын

Would love a series like this but for Ramen Joints 🍜

@ballistic350 3 ай бұрын

Explains why bbq aint cheap .. well worth it

@dmoneyy512 3 ай бұрын

A whole block of butter is crazy

@jamesontaunton5927 3 ай бұрын

I can close my eyes and hear him saying "Welcome to GoodBurger home of the GoodBurger can I take your order?"

@gregsurles4199 2 ай бұрын

I grew up in DFW! I miss the BBQ so much!

@thomaslangley1571 4 күн бұрын

If I make it to texas one day I'll be eating here

@nickolascain2994 3 ай бұрын

These guys seem so humble... can't wait to try when I go to texas in November!

@joshquinn7995 3 ай бұрын

I’ve waited hours in line at Franks in Austin and Killens in Pearland. Great bbq is worth the wait

@Boo_Yeah 2 ай бұрын

Literally go to any of the other previous #1 winners from past years and you will get just as good BBQ as this place. Or any that make the top 100 annual list.

@Johnny-300 3 ай бұрын

Visit this place twice in one week. It is worth it I am telling you.

@TEEZMAN670 3 ай бұрын

these the guys that play super smash on their down time right??

@geraldlatchman4583 Ай бұрын

The power of true friends, 👍🏽

@jimmy2thymes916 22 күн бұрын

This seems like a small detail but Kim announcing how to order their bbq prior to opening is genius. Some folks just don't know how to order bbq under pressure.

@oliversplace263 3 ай бұрын

Seems like it’d be a blast to work there.

@ryanrobinson4242 2 ай бұрын

Goldees is now my gold standard for brisket. Though I haven't tried Franklin's yet

@432Tx 2 ай бұрын

No Terry blacks ?

@JonnySublime 3 ай бұрын

Sure is a lot of number one barbeques in Texas

@davidjordan9302 2 ай бұрын

About 3.5 million in sales a year just on the brisket. Definitely a serious barbecue place.

@thugtrippin 2 ай бұрын

If I ever go America this is first on the list.

@FupaDoncic 2 ай бұрын

I’m from the city and not one bad word, worth the 1 1/2 hour wait

@jakshd7770 3 ай бұрын

"We will be there" - Pep Guardiola

@jerrymorgan1752 19 күн бұрын

Beautiful team. 🤘

@letsdomoregood 3 ай бұрын

Been! Loved it! Can’t wait to go back! Nice guys too.

@thediner8929 3 ай бұрын

Surely envy these guys. Foods look delicious, but they also seem to be doing what they love to do.

@kto1201 3 ай бұрын

gotta love Matt Osten's is this good theme song in the background!

@gabrielrace3532 3 ай бұрын

I love these guys I hope to visit them on a trip down to Texas with my family

@hackk37 3 ай бұрын

incredible video and makes me salivating with the last plate shots props!

@tagbon 2 ай бұрын

This place looks so good, hope I get to visit one day.

@TheChefmike66 3 ай бұрын

Hey there, fellow Columbusites!

@lessconfused5179 2 ай бұрын

Wow the BBQ looks amazing. I can’t wait to try it!

@ThatCapnGeech 3 ай бұрын

"Saved up the money without any investors" I can't imagine how much better off they were BECAUSE of that simple point.

@AriessunvirgomoonlightLibraise 3 ай бұрын

9:47 i think i sound like him in the morning .. he needs to do voiceovers for cartoons or commercials because he has a authentic tone

@dreamcatcher75418 3 ай бұрын

Delicious. I want a plate.

@Terry11111 3 ай бұрын

My mouth was watering just lookin at it

@leightonlawrence8832 2 ай бұрын

theyre openly giving away how they operate because bbq is such hard work, theyre daring people to compete. no one is putting in the work theyre putting in to create a perfect product and everyone is invited to try but good places are still rare. even in texas

@MrKuliouou 3 ай бұрын

Glad they finally posted this video. I was there that day they were filming, on Good Friday. Goldee's was very good, Jalen and crew were wonderful hosts. Because of Easter, we were lucky enough to try their amazing bread pudding.

@espfal 3 ай бұрын

looks great , hard working ppl , but looks like they know what they are doing :)

@kdm313 3 ай бұрын

Hell yeah. Can’t wait to get there

@divinitylain7790 3 ай бұрын

Jhonny seems have been working out and butter for the turkey just upgraded into a whole block, damn man

@AriessunvirgomoonlightLibraise 3 ай бұрын

10:54 daddy was serious ,, im so jealous 😂

@zombiTrout 3 ай бұрын

Damn, I need a whole plate of that, and I need it now…

@paulheier 2 ай бұрын

What is the brisket shift at Goldees? After the trim and seasoning what time of day does Goldees put the brisket on the smoker? What time do they pull the brisket off the smoker to wrap in foil/tallow and rest? Do they do overnight cooking/smoking? Thanks. Put on at 8 am and smoke until 8 pm? Then rest in Alto Shaam until 11 am next day?