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It just got a little easier to get hot Franklin Barbecue. The East Austin restaurant at 900 E. 11th St. rolled out its new trailer dedicated to pre-orders last week. Barbecue lovers will now have an easier time picking up large to-go orders. The pick-up window has expanded, and Franklin now offers 10:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m., noon and 12:30 p.m. pick-up times on the days they�re open for business (Tuesday-Saturday).

You can place your order online for the to-go food starting the first of each month at 9 a.m. for the following month, with five-pound order minimum and max of 30 pounds for any combination of meats. Select your pick-up time, place your order and pay a non-refundable $75 deposit. Show up at the agreed upon time, skip the line, pay the remaining balance on your order with cash or credit card and you�ll be the hero at your office or home or picnic in no time.

Most dates in September still have availability (as of Tuesday morning), and I�m told some remaining August dates should be showing up on the calendar soon, as well.

Franklin Barbecue sells pre-orders by the pound of brisket ($22), pork ribs ($19), pulled pork ($19), turkey breast ($19), sausage ($14, or $3 a link), as well as sides and pies.

(For those in the comments section who struggle with logic: The $75 deposit goes toward the purchase price. Being �non-refundable� means you don�t get it back if you don�t show for your order.)

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