The South's 20 Best BBQ Joints

The South is one of the most rewarding places in the world for food lovers to road trip. Sampling the flavors of barbecue region-by-region is one of the highlights. Here, we dish up what we consider to be perfect plates of barbecue in four major regional styles.
























Photo: Chris M. Rogers
Photo: Chris M. Rogers


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