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Texas BBQ in the Orange Belt

Season 11 Episode 1108 | 26m 45s

For the first time ever in the recent prestigious Houston Rodeo BBQ competition, a Mexican placed 3rd. Luis Rivas brings all that flavor home with his BBQ restaurant Riv’s. Pati visits the restaurant to taste the difference between carne asada and ‘Texas style’ bbq. Then she learns about the part of the country known for its orange exports. Pati learns how the original Gloria’s candies are made.

Aired: 09/14/22
Distributed nationally by American Public Television
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