Southern Living readers pick century-old landmark barbecue joints as best in each Southern state
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Readers picked traditional, long-standing barbecue joints as the best in each Southern state, with some restaurants being over 100 years old.
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The survey methodology included over 20,000 responses from Southern Living readers rating their favorite barbecue places.
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Many state winners are landmarks like Big Bob Gibson's in Alabama, Fox Bros. in Georgia, and Lexington Barbecue in North Carolina.
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Oklahoma Joe's brings its own Oklahoma style with signatures like BBQ bologna and BarbeQulossal sandwiches.
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Texas winner Franklin Barbecue remains acclaimed for flawless brisket despite long lines, cementing its place as the best barbecue in a renowned barbecue state.