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21 Greater Cincinnati BBQ Joints You Need to Try Before You Die

By CityBeat Staff on Fri, May 26, 2023 at 12:52 pm

Cincinnati's barbecue is a delicious, well-kept secret from the rest of the world, but Queen City residents know the deal, and that just means more delicious smoked meats, homemade BBQ sauces and hearty sides of mac 'n cheese, coleslaw and greens for the rest of us.

But if you're not in on the secret, we'll happily share it with you. From classic joints with simple menus to ones with a New Orleans twist or a gift for crafting new dishes from old favorites, these are the Cincinnati area's barbecue spots you should try before you die (if the flavors don't send you straight to heaven first).

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Photo: Provided by McK’s BBQ

McK’s BBQ (PERMANENTLY CLOSED)

11 W. Seventh St., Covington; 7521 Gibson St., Liberty Township
McK’s prides itself on its high-quality barbecue and community-driven atmosphere. Menus vary slightly between its Covington and Liberty Township locations, but the first-rate flavor of their smoked meats remains consistent. The menu features the classics like meat by the pound offerings, ribs, BBQ sandwiches, Southern-style sides and wings, as well as more unique dishes like the chicken chorizo burrito and the Famous Pork Grenade: sweet cornbread stuffed with smoked pork and maple bourbon butter and topped with coleslaw and bacon bits.

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