Discover the six essential secrets of Southern barbecue, from choosing the right wood to perfecting your rub and sauces.

Backyard fire pits are wonderful, but usually are not portable. Campfire rings can't be counted on. Instead, bring one of ...

I set out across Alabama’s backroads to try small-town smokehouses, separating the ordinary stops from the ones that truly ...

In Athens, this casual BBQ joint keeps burger fans coming back for a messy, stacked BBQ bacon burger that feels like the star ...

Kansas City already knows it's a barbecue destination, but the number of restaurants and food trucks keeps growing every year. Next time you're craving burnt ends, ribs or something even more creative ...

Houston restaurants are offering Christmas Eve and Christmas Day dining and takeout, with options ranging from barbecue and ...

If you follow the smoke long enough, you eventually find the source. It leads you to a place where time slows, the air ...

While most people roll into this northeastern Ohio barbecue joint expecting the usual suspects—ribs, brisket, and all the smoky goodness that comes with proper pit cooking—there’s a menu item that’s ...

Blindfolded Barbecue: a Duncanville pitmaster cooks by touch and scent. Locals line up for the food and the story.

Taste Indiana tradition at these BBQ joints still smoking meat the old-school way, serving slow-cooked flavor and timeless ...

The parking lot is often filled with vehicles sporting license plates from all corners of Maryland and beyond – a testament to people’s willingness to drive considerable distances for what many ...

A barbecue restaurant in downtown Phoenix is the winner of The Republic's Best New Restaurant poll for 2025. Here's why ...