by EverOut Staff
Seattle became a hot topic of discussion on Twitter last week after a Tripadvisor map declaring it one of the top ten cities for barbecue in the US was met with more than a little skepticism. Even if you, along with many others, conclude that the data is skewed, you can still enjoy the selection of smoked meats that the city offers. To help you do just that, we’ve compiled this list of barbecue joints worth your time, from the local gem Lil Red Takeout and Catering (which recently landed on a list of the top 20 Black-owned barbecue spots in the country) to the Central Texas-style favorite Jack’s BBQ. For more ideas, check out our food and drink guide.
The Barbeque Pit
Loyal customers at this longtime Central District favorite rave about the ribs, pulled pork sandwiches, rib tips, chicken, and brisket, as well as the warmth and friendliness of longtime owner and pitmaster Edward “Pookie” Whitfield. Back in 2011, The Stranger‘s Brendan Kiley wrote, “The pulled everything at the Barbeque Pit (pork, chicken, beef) is cooked soft enough for a baby, and Pookie seems to favor a patina of sweetness—an initial brown-sugar tang with a wellspring of spice that rises behind it.”
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