Outsider BBQ (@outsider_bbq) is putting a unique spin on a Southern classic. The owner, Onur Gulbay, mixes Central Texas-style barbecue with sides inspired by the flavors of his home country, Turkey. ⁠ ⁠ Brisket, pork spare ribs, sausage, and pulled pork are the current mains—all tender and juicy thanks to Gulbay’s dedication to long, careful, indirect cooking, sometimes requiring 14 hours of tending the fire. To be clear, this is not Turkish-style barbecue. “I like to keep the traditional methods of Central Texas-style barbecue such as using oak for smoking and not shadowing the taste of meat with mixed seasonings or sauces,” says Gulbay. ⁠ ⁠ While Gulbay is determined to offer straightforward Texas-style barbecue for now, his sides are anything but expected, hence what he calls “outsider touches. There’s black-eyed peas flavored in the manner of the Aegean rather than the American South. Other sides also get a lift from Turkish seasonings. The coleslaw includes lemon and poppyseeds, while Turkish-style pickles lend sweet-tart notes to potato salad. (via @eaterseattle)⁠ ⁠ Tap the link in our bio to read more. ⁠ ⁠ 📸: Fair Isle Brewing