From brisket to pork ribs and all the decadent sides, our editors rounded up the best spots in Boston to satisfy your barbecue cravings.
Blue Ribbon BBQ
Blue Ribbon BBQ’s authentic Southern-style smokehouses offer mouthwatering barbecue delicacies. Indulge in Texas brisket, North Carolina pulled pork and hickory smoked meats, coupled with country charm across three Boston locations. Multiple Locations, blueribbonbbq.com
M&M BBQ at Dorchester Brewing Company
Beginning as a food truck 30 years ago, M&M BBQ gained recognition for its amazing pork ribs and southern-style catering. Now located inside the gorgeous Dorchester Brewing Company, they expanded their menu to include feature items like barbecue bowls and burgers. 1250 Massachusetts Ave., Dorchester, mandmbbq.com
Reunion BBQ
From slow-smoked ribs and pulled pork sandwiches to buffalo cauliflower “wings” and vegan sandwiches, this southern-style joint has dishes for guests of all palates. Beyond their savory options, Reunion BBQ’s banana pudding is a must-order. 439 Tremont St., reunionbbqboston.com
Sweet Cheeks Q
Known for having some of the best biscuits in Boston, Sweet Cheeks Q manifests Chopped judge Tiffani Faison’s pursuit to bring barbecue to Boston. From their signature bucket o’ biscuits to their heritage pulled pork, this restaurant has it all. 1381 Boylston St., sweetcheeksq.com
The Smoke Shop by Andy Husbands
Andy Husband’s barbeque joint is changing the way people think about barbecue in the Northeast. From their generous meat platters to the largest American whiskey collection in New England, The Smoke Shop truly has it all. Multiple Locations, thesmokeshopbbq.com
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