Houston BBQ Feud: East Texas BBQ Owner Slams Former Employee for Recipe Theft

Down in the ol' armpit of the state; Houston, Texas, a BBQ showdown is sizzling hotter than the grills.

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The owner of the beloved East Texas BBQ, known for their mouth-watering brisket and savory ribs, has ignited a fiery controversy. The drama began when the owner accused a former employee of stealing their treasured recipes and starting a rival food stand. Check out the video below to see the showdown.

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The former employee, now an up-and-coming BBQ entrepreneur, has denied the allegations, insisting that the recipes she's using are either her own creations or common BBQ knowledge.

As the controversy continues to heat up, both BBQ businesses are seeing an influx of curious customers, eager to taste the food and judge for themselves. Whether this BBQ battle will end in a truce or continue to smolder remains to be seen.



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