Volume 1

From the Keep ’Em Coming Back books

The Complete PR Guide

This page is a practical extension of Volume 1. The book explains the reasoning; this resource helps put it to work.

Structured venue recipes

Common Foods and Recipes

76 recipes spanning snacks, shareables, handhelds, baskets, plates, sides, desserts, sauces, seasonings, and pit barbecue. Every recipe carries visible allergen and safety guidance.

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Bar SnacksFast service
Chips and House Salsa12 snack servings · 15 minutes referenceOpen recipe →
Bar SnacksSmokehouse
Smoked Tomato Salsaabout 6 cups · 45 minutes referenceOpen recipe →
ShareablesHot hold
Classic Texas Queso16 appetizer servings · 40 minutes referenceOpen recipe →
ShareablesBarbecue
Brisket Queso16 appetizer servings · 40 minutes referenceOpen recipe →
ShareablesFried
Fried Pickle Chips12 appetizer servings · 45 minutes referenceOpen recipe →
ShareablesFried or baked
Jalapeño Poppers24 pieces · 55 minutes referenceOpen recipe →
ShareablesFried
Beer-Batter Onion Rings12 appetizer servings · 45 minutes referenceOpen recipe →
ShareablesFast service
Loaded Tater Tots12 appetizer servings · 40 minutes referenceOpen recipe →
BasketsFried
Honky-Tonk Chicken Tenders12 baskets · 50 minutes referenceOpen recipe →
ShareablesFried
Classic Hot Wings12 appetizer servings · 50 minutes referenceOpen recipe →
ShareablesBarbecue
Pit-Smoked Wings12 appetizer servings · 145 minutes referenceOpen recipe →
ShareablesBarbecue
Brisket Nachos12 appetizer servings · 35 minutes referenceOpen recipe →
ShareablesFast service
Loaded Beef Nachos12 appetizer servings · 40 minutes referenceOpen recipe →
HandheldsGriddle
Cheese Quesadilla12 servings · 35 minutes referenceOpen recipe →
HandheldsGriddle
Chicken Quesadilla12 servings · 45 minutes referenceOpen recipe →
HandheldsGriddle
Smash Burger12 burgers · 45 minutes referenceOpen recipe →
HandheldsGriddle
Classic Cheeseburger12 burgers · 50 minutes referenceOpen recipe →
HandheldsGriddle
Patty Melt12 sandwiches · 60 minutes referenceOpen recipe →
HandheldsFried
Fried Chicken Sandwich12 sandwiches · 55 minutes referenceOpen recipe →
HandheldsBarbecue
Pulled Pork Sandwich12 sandwiches · 25 minutes referenceOpen recipe →
HandheldsBarbecue
Chopped Brisket Sandwich12 sandwiches · 25 minutes referenceOpen recipe →
HandheldsBarbecue
Texas Sausage Wrap12 wraps · 20 minutes referenceOpen recipe →
HandheldsGriddle
Griddle Beef Tacos24 tacos · 45 minutes referenceOpen recipe →
HandheldsGriddle
Chicken Tacos24 tacos · 50 minutes referenceOpen recipe →
HandheldsBarbecue
Chopped Brisket Tacos24 tacos · 35 minutes referenceOpen recipe →
BowlsFast service
Texas Frito Pie12 bowls · 40 minutes referenceOpen recipe →
PlatesFried
Chicken-Fried Steak12 plates · 70 minutes referenceOpen recipe →
PlatesFried
Chicken-Fried Chicken12 plates · 70 minutes referenceOpen recipe →
BasketsFried
Fried Catfish Basket12 baskets · 55 minutes referenceOpen recipe →
BasketsFried
Texas Steak Fingers12 baskets · 60 minutes referenceOpen recipe →
SidesBatch
Texas Pinto Beans24 side servings · 170 minutes referenceOpen recipe →
SidesBatch
Borracho Beans24 side servings · 175 minutes referenceOpen recipe →
SidesCold
Texas Potato Salad24 side servings · 60 minutes referenceOpen recipe →
SidesCold
Creamy Coleslaw24 side servings · 25 minutes referenceOpen recipe →
SidesBatch
Honky-Tonk Mac and Cheese24 side servings · 70 minutes referenceOpen recipe →
SidesFried
Fried Okra24 side servings · 45 minutes referenceOpen recipe →
SidesBaked
Jalapeño Cornbread24 pieces · 55 minutes referenceOpen recipe →
SidesFast service
Griddled Texas Toast24 slices · 20 minutes referenceOpen recipe →
DessertsCold
Banana Pudding24 servings · 30 minutes referenceOpen recipe →
DessertsBaked
Texas Peach Cobbler24 servings · 75 minutes referenceOpen recipe →
Barbecue BeefPit barbecue
Central Texas-Style Brisketabout 24 portions · 765 minutes referenceOpen recipe →
Barbecue BeefPit barbecue
Pit Chopped Brisket24 sandwich portions · 50 minutes referenceOpen recipe →
Barbecue BeefPit barbecue
Brisket Burnt Ends18 portions · 140 minutes referenceOpen recipe →
Barbecue BeefPit barbecue
Smoked Beef Plate Ribs12 portions · 510 minutes referenceOpen recipe →
Barbecue BeefPit barbecue
Smoked Beef Short Ribs18 portions · 390 minutes referenceOpen recipe →
Barbecue PorkPit barbecue
Smoked Pork Spare Ribs12 half-rack portions · 390 minutes referenceOpen recipe →
Barbecue PorkPit barbecue
St. Louis-Cut Ribs12 half-rack portions · 365 minutes referenceOpen recipe →
Barbecue PorkPit barbecue
Baby Back Ribs12 half-rack portions · 295 minutes referenceOpen recipe →
Barbecue PorkPit barbecue
Smoked Pulled Pork30 portions · 635 minutes referenceOpen recipe →
Barbecue PorkPit barbecue
Smoked Pork Steaks18 portions · 235 minutes referenceOpen recipe →
Barbecue PorkPit barbecue
Smoked Pork Belly24 portions · 330 minutes referenceOpen recipe →
Barbecue PorkPit barbecue
Pit-Smoked Ham30 portions · 260 minutes referenceOpen recipe →
Barbecue SausagePit barbecue
Smoked Sausage Links24 links · 105 minutes referenceOpen recipe →
Barbecue SausagePit barbecue
Jalapeño-Cheddar Sausage Service24 links · 105 minutes referenceOpen recipe →
Barbecue PoultryPit barbecue
Whole Smoked Chicken12 half-chicken portions · 210 minutes referenceOpen recipe →
Barbecue PoultryPit barbecue
Smoked Chicken Leg Quarters24 portions · 175 minutes referenceOpen recipe →
Barbecue PoultryPit barbecue
Smoked Turkey Breast24 portions · 235 minutes referenceOpen recipe →
Barbecue PoultryPit barbecue
Smoked Turkey Legs18 portions · 265 minutes referenceOpen recipe →
Barbecue BeefPit barbecue
Smoked Meatloaf24 slices · 210 minutes referenceOpen recipe →
Barbecue SausagePit barbecue
Smoked Bologna30 portions · 165 minutes referenceOpen recipe →
Barbecue FishPit barbecue
Smoked Catfish Fillets18 portions · 100 minutes referenceOpen recipe →
Barbecue SidesPit barbecue
Pit-Smoked Queso20 appetizer servings · 90 minutes referenceOpen recipe →
Barbecue SidesPit barbecue
Pit-Smoked Beans24 side servings · 145 minutes referenceOpen recipe →
Barbecue SidesPit barbecue
Smoked Creamed Corn24 side servings · 110 minutes referenceOpen recipe →
Barbecue SidesPit barbecue
Smoked Mac and Cheese24 side servings · 100 minutes referenceOpen recipe →
Barbecue VegetablesPit barbecue
Smoked Cabbage24 side servings · 110 minutes referenceOpen recipe →
Barbecue VegetablesPit barbecue
Smoked Mushrooms24 side servings · 80 minutes referenceOpen recipe →
Barbecue VegetablesPit barbecue
Pit Vegetable Medley24 side servings · 100 minutes referenceOpen recipe →
Barbecue AppetizersPit barbecue
Smoked Cream Cheese16 appetizer servings · 100 minutes referenceOpen recipe →
SaucesBatch
Texas House Barbecue Sauceabout 2 gallons · 65 minutes referenceOpen recipe →
SaucesBatch
East Texas-Style Vinegar Sauceabout 1 gallon · 20 minutes referenceOpen recipe →
SaucesBatch
Mustard Barbecue Sauceabout 1 gallon · 35 minutes referenceOpen recipe →
SeasoningsBatch
Brisket Rubabout 4 cups · 10 minutes referenceOpen recipe →
SeasoningsBatch
Pork Barbecue Rubabout 5 cups · 10 minutes referenceOpen recipe →
SeasoningsBatch
Poultry Brinefor about 20 lb poultry · 25 minutes referenceOpen recipe →
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Educational reference—not approval, certification, or professional advice. Recipes, wood profiles, temperatures, yields, costs, logs, checklists, and operating suggestions are general planning material. They do not replace the current FDA Food Code, Texas Food Establishment Rules, local health-authority requirements, permits, inspections, HACCP or variance approval, fire-code review, manufacturer instructions, insurance requirements, food-handler or manager training, or qualified culinary, food-safety, legal, tax, accounting, engineering, fire-protection, medical, or insurance advice. Verify every ingredient label and allergen; prevent cross-contact; use calibrated thermometers; use only known, untreated cooking wood from a reputable source; and discard food whenever time, temperature, source, identity, or safety is uncertain. Read the full Kitchen disclaimer.