A great cook can be ruined by an unsteady hand with the knife. Here are tips from a Dallas native who has gone on to barbecue ...

For connoisseurs, the mighty beef rib is arguably the pinnacle of Texas barbecue. But for a typical restaurant diner, the barbecue go-to is almost always the humble chopped brisket sandwich.

Once it's braised and perfectly tender, I take it one step further with a glaze. Set the brisket on a baking sheet and brush ...

This slow cooker brisket ragù with tender beef enveloped in a rich tomato sauce ... Use the best quality chopped tomatoes for a richer flavour, or add ½–1 teaspoon sugar and an extra tablespoo ...

The chopped beef sandwich is perfectly satisfying ... Other standouts: The pork ribs impress, as does the lean brisket.

SHOPPING LIST: corned beef brisket, honey, Dijon mustard ... canned no-salt-added diced tomatoes, canned chopped green chiles, red wine vinegar or dry red wine, canned black-eyed peas, reduced ...