August 15, 2026
Do you see that man with the beautiful bald head? That’s Rassan Hines. He is the owner and pit-master of HINES BBQ based out of Lyons, Kansas (population 3,500) and he can make legit Texas-style BBQ.
Rassan and his crew (I assume his family) were in Wichita at Hopping Gnome Brewing Company dishing out the goodness. I got the Brisket, Burnt Ends and Beef Cheek Pastrami, along with Mac & Cheese, Cheesy Potatoes and Dirty Rice. Every single person I talked to sang this bald man’s praises. I ran into Jackstacks.Eats and DJ 4TheWin and they loved it. Hell, I was with some Texas natives that said they had not had brisket this good since they moved from Texas.
I’m saying it was feckin’ good.
Of the meats, my personal favorite was that Beef Cheek Pastrami. But the Burnt Ends were perfect too. And the sides were incredible. Even the BBQ sauce was excellent.
I’m now following Hines BBQ on social media. So should you if you want to try it out. It operates at The Lumberyard on 56 in Lyons, if you want to make a little trip out of it. And I guess they are starting to travel a bit if today is any indicator. Speaking of indicators, if today’s product is what they always put out, then it would be well worth making the drive to Lyons to check it out.
— TKG
