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The South's Best BBQ Joint in Every State 2018

Valerie Fraser Luesse, Author and Senior Travel Editor for Southern Living
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Washington: Fat Pete’s
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Is there any food that Southerner's are pickier about than barbecue? We don't think so. Try putting North Carolina dip on Texas brisket, and both states will come after you. It's just not done. And don't suggest any sauce at all to the dry-rib crowd. When it comes to our 'cue of choice, Southerners aren't just opinionated—we're downright fanatical. So our editors knew we were opening the floodgates when we invited readers to pick the South's best. We also knew we had better give states across the region a chance to spotlight their favorites. And here's what we learned: The winners not only deliver succulent, smoky barbecue but also have some of the best names you'll ever see on a place of business, from Fat Pete's and Oklahoma Joe's to Maurice's Piggie Park and The Salt Lick. Ready to hit the road? Tie on your plastic bib, break out the paper napkins, and follow us to the smoke. From Southern Soul to Lexington, here, the best barbecue joints in every state.

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Alabama: Dreamland Bar-B-Que

Alabama: Dreamland Bar-B-Que
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Tuscaloosa, Alabama

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Arkansas: McClard's Bar-B-Q

Arkansas: McClard’s Bar-B-Q
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Hot Springs, Arkansas

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Florida: 4 Rivers Smokehouse

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Winter Park, Florida

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Georgia: Southern Soul Barbeque

Georgia: Southern Soul Barbeque
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St. Simons Island, Georgia

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Kentucky: Moonlite Bar-B-Q Inn

Kentucky: Moonlite Bar-B-Q Inn
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Owensboro, Kentucky

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Louisiana: The Joint

Louisiana: The Joint
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New Orleans, Louisiana

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Mississippi: The Shed Barbeque & Blues Joint

Mississippi: The Shed Barbeque & Blues Joint
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Ocean Springs, Mississippi

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Missouri: Arthur Bryant's

Arthur Bryant's Barbeque
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Kansas City, Missouri

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Oklahoma: Oklahoma Joe's Bar-B-Cue

Oklahoma: Oklahoma Joe’s
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Tulsa, Oklahoma

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North Carolina: Lexington Barbecue

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Lexington, North Carolina

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South Carolina: Maurice's Piggie Park BBQ

South Carolina: Maurice’s Piggie Park BBQ
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Columbia, South Carolina

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Tennessee: Charlie Vergos Rendezvous

Tennessee: Charlie Vergo’s Rendezvous
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Memphis, Tennessee

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Texas: The Salt Lick BBQ

Texas: The Salt Lick BBQ
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Driftwood, Texas

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Washington, D.C.: Fat Pete's Barbecue

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    2 of 15 Alabama: Dreamland Bar-B-Que
    3 of 15 Arkansas: McClard's Bar-B-Q
    4 of 15 Florida: 4 Rivers Smokehouse
    5 of 15 Georgia: Southern Soul Barbeque
    6 of 15 Kentucky: Moonlite Bar-B-Q Inn
    7 of 15 Louisiana: The Joint
    8 of 15 Mississippi: The Shed Barbeque & Blues Joint
    9 of 15 Missouri: Arthur Bryant's
    10 of 15 Oklahoma: Oklahoma Joe's Bar-B-Cue
    11 of 15 North Carolina: Lexington Barbecue
    12 of 15 South Carolina: Maurice's Piggie Park BBQ
    13 of 15 Tennessee: Charlie Vergos Rendezvous
    14 of 15 Texas: The Salt Lick BBQ
    15 of 15 Washington, D.C.: Fat Pete's Barbecue

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