Finger Licking Awesome: America's Best Barbecue Restaurants

Though backyard barbecues have become synonymous with hot dogs and burgers, true barbecuing refers to the slow process of using indirect heat and/or hot smoke to cook one’s food. Though styles vary from region to region—dependent on sauces and meats—one thing is for sure, barbecue done well is something to savor. Here, a look at some of the best barbecue joints across the 50 states.

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