10 Best Barbecue Spots in USA

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Franklin Barbecue (Austin, Texas)

This legendary spot is famous for its melt-in-your-mouth brisket, often requiring long waits, but many consider it worth the hype.

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Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que (Kansas City, Kansas)

This Kansas City institution offers a variety of slow-smoked meats, from their signature burnt ends to juicy pulled pork, with their sweet and smoky sauces.

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Central BBQ (Memphis, Tennessee)

Memphis-style barbecue is known for its dry-rubbed ribs and pork shoulder, and Central BBQ is a local favorite, offering award-winning ribs and succulent pulled pork sandwiches.

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Arthur Bryant's Barbeque (Kansas City, Missouri)

Another Kansas City classic, Arthur Bryant's is known for its pit-smoked meats and their signature brown sugar-based barbecue sauce.

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The Bar-B-Q Shop (Memphis, Tennessee)

A Memphis institution for over 70 years, The Bar-B-Q Shop serves slow-smoked pulled pork sandwiches drenched in their legendary sauce.

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Lexington Barbecue (Lexington, North Carolina)

Lexington-style barbecue is known for its chopped pork barbecue, served with a distinctive vinegar-based sauce, and Lexington Barbecue is a local favorite.  

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Scott's Bar-B-Que (Hempstead, Texas)

This Central Texas gem offers classic Texas-style barbecue, featuring juicy brisket, ribs, and sausage, all slow-smoked over oak.

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Lillie's Q (Chicago, Illinois)

This Chicago spot offers a unique blend of Texas-style barbecue with Korean influences, featuring melt-in-your-mouth brisket and spicy Korean BBQ tacos.  

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Mighty Quinn's Barbeque (New York City, New York)

This New York chain offers a modern take on traditional barbecue, with delicious smoked meats and inventive sides.  

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Sugarfire Smokehouse (St. Louis, Missouri)

St. Louis-style barbecue is known for its use of sugar in the rub, and Sugarfire Smokehouse is a popular spot for their ribs, pulled pork, and burnt ends.

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