Behind the Beef: Documentary creators cut to the heart of Texas' BBQ Capital

In Texas’ state-designated BBQ capital, two legendary Lockhart families run the town’s most iconic barbecue joints as a rising star joins the scene — and all vie for coveted spots on the Texas Monthly Top 50 BBQ list. Explore our project online now and watch the documentary June 5 at 7 p.m. on the KXAN+ smart TV app.

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- It started with a phone call to Texas Monthly Barbecue Editor Daniel Vaughn.

I explained to him that KXAN was spitballing the idea of a documentary on Lockhart barbecue...