Henderson & Kane Wins Local Award for Beef Garlic Sausage
The shop’s master maker brings nearly forty years of experience from a historic Houston butcher shop to its current pit.
By Kaito Sokolov ·
Henderson & Kane General Store has been named the winner for Best Barbecue Sausage in the 2026 Best of Houston awards. The specific product that earned the distinction is the house-made beef garlic link. The shop operates in a location that predates modern big box stores, creating an old world atmosphere for customers.
The award recognizes the flavor and texture of the sausage rather than just its appearance. The beef links have a deep auburn color after smoking. They are made from 100 percent beef and feature a strong garlic profile. The meat is packed in natural beef casings, which creates a distinct snap when bitten into.
Aaron Lazo Sr. oversees the sausage program at the store. He manages the creation of the beef garlic sausage along with other items like jalapeño and cheddar sausage, boudin, chorizo, and pan sausage. Lazo spent nearly half of the 75 years that Burt’s Meat Market operated in Houston working as a butcher and sausage maker.
Burt’s Meat Market closed five years ago. Lazo brought his craft from that long-standing shop to Henderson & Kane. The store currently offers the award-winning links to the public. The shop can be reached at 832-852-0290.
