I was once on a barbecue team that competed in the Kansas State Championship, and I am proud to report that the judges awarded me the 41st best pulled pork out of about 300 entries. I realize that reliving my past near-glories puts me in Uncle Rico territory. But I say this more to make a point of my barbecue obsession, right down to smoke rings and regional dry rubs and the age-old sauce debate (Memphis molasses sauce, please). This explains why Ive been able to compile this list below of Americas best barbecue. I'm an expert, obviously. From the long-smoked brisket of central Texas to the whole hog majesty of the Carolinas, this iswhere to find the best barbecue restaurants in America.

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