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Here are 6 BBQ chains that use high-quality, 100% real meat without exception.
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“From Graceland to Dollywood, Corky’s is the best BBQ throughout the state of Tennessee.
“One of the best ribs that o ever had in my life.
And the potato salad is to die for.
Corky’s Ribs and BBQ
Nice place and service.
We will be back again :),” one happy guest commented in thereviews.
Sugarfire Smokehouse
Sugarfire Smokehouse specializes inSt.
Sugarfire Smokehouse
“Our favorite meat was by far the brisket,” one customer commented about the St. Louislocation.
“It was extremely tender and juicy.
All of this is overly filling so beware.
Full Moon BBQ
We could’ve easily gotten the two meat plate and been full by the end.
Three was too much for us but we just wanted to try more of the meats.
“I’m usually more of a Beef Brisket guy, than pork.
Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint
Being said… this is southern pork, and was EXCELLENT!
I will be back!!”
“We smoke our meats over local hickory wood, for up to 22 24 hours.
4 Rivers Smokehouse
We proudly preserve the art and craft of West Tennessee’s legendary whole-hog bbq tradition,” the restaurantsays.
“Ribs, pulled pork, Mac and cheese and more.
Martin’s BarBQue joint is legit.
City BBQ
They smoke on site (of course) and they know what they are doing.
The smoker holds the whole hog and tea is great too.
They have a few locations in Nashville so just try them all,” commented one happycustomer.
4 Rivers Smokehouse
4 Rivers Smokehouse is justifiably proud of the quality of their meat and cooking.
Thebrisketis “30-day wet-aged beef brisket rubbed with our 4R Brisket Rub and smoked for 18 hours.
Hand sliced to order,” the company says.
“Probably the best BBQ in Orlando.
City BBQ
City BBQ says theirbrisketis the “most award-winning menu item, and for good reason.
“Very delicious and filling with amazing textures and flavors!”
“Pretty clean restaurant and food came out SUPER quick!
Would recommend for a quick stop for lunch or dinner and price was well worth it!
Lots of great options to choose from and had all the drinks and sauces you need on the side!
