National Texas Twinkie Day
National Texas Twinkie Day celebrates a unique culinary creation that combines the best of Texas BBQ with jalapeño poppers. A Texas Twinkie is a jumbo jalapeño stuffed with cream cheese and brisket, wrapped in bacon, smoked, and glazed with barbecue sauce.
Quick Facts
When is it?: October 16th annually
Tagged as: Food Holiday, BBQ Celebration
What’s the hashtag?: #NationalTexasTwinkieDay
When was it founded?: 2023
Who founded it?: Mary Tolan
History of Texas Twinkies
The Texas Twinkie originated at Hutchins BBQ in McKinney, Texas, in 2014. It started as a creative way to utilize leftover brisket and quickly became a sensation. The name playfully references the classic Hostess Twinkie while celebrating Texas BBQ innovation.
Timeline
- 2014: Hutchins BBQ creates the first Texas Twinkie
- 2023: First official National Texas Twinkie Day established
- 2024: Second annual celebration with expanded festivities
Dates 2025-2030
| Year | Month and Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | October 16 | Thursday |
| 2026 | October 16 | Friday |
| 2027 | October 16 | Saturday |
| 2028 | October 16 | Monday |
| 2029 | October 16 | Tuesday |
| 2030 | October 16 | Wednesday |
How It’s Observed
Hutchins BBQ locations in McKinney and Frisco, Texas, offer special $3 Texas Twinkies all day long. The celebration includes raffles, prizes, and special events from 11 AM to 9 PM. Many BBQ enthusiasts and restaurants across Texas participate by creating their own versions of this iconic dish.
Fun Facts About Texas Twinkies
- Each Texas Twinkie contains premium USDA brisket
- Hutchins BBQ produces around 7,000 Texas Twinkies weekly
- Four full-time employees focus solely on making Texas Twinkies
- The original recipe uses extra-large jalapeños
- They’re smoked and glazed with sweet BBQ sauce
Quiz
- Where was the Texas Twinkie invented?
- What are the main ingredients?
- When is National Texas Twinkie Day?
-(Answers: Hutchins BBQ in McKinney, Jalapeño/brisket/cream cheese/bacon, October 16)
FAQs
Q: Can I make Texas Twinkies at home?
A: Yes, though the authentic version requires smoked brisket.
Q: Are Texas Twinkies spicy?
A: The heat level varies depending on the jalapeños used.
Q: How many can you order per person?
A: During the celebration, there’s typically a limit of 4 per customer.
Related
- National Barbecue Month
- Texas Independence Day
- National Jalapeño Day
- National Bacon Day
- National Brisket Day