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MavDrake t1_j4qljb6 wrote

Reply to comment by dupattaluella in Best bbq in RI/MA? by rye8901

I second this. I've lived all over the US and if you've had good southern and Midwest BBQ then not much it going to come close in the northeast.

When people ask for recommendations in the NE area I'll say if you're from a BBQ mecca then most of it is shit. But if you're not... here are some places to check out.

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Clamgravy t1_j4qk2yy wrote

BT's can be very good when they're on. Unfortunately I've found them to be inconsistent. Otherwise nothing mind blowing that I know of.

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beebo_guts t1_j4qhifq wrote

I lived in the upper south for 25 years and the deep south for 5 and now live in RI. I'd say, generally, there isn't any good bbq in New England. I'm always wondering why that is and I really can't think of a good reason. RI has many other good types of cuisine, so it seems like someone would have cracked the bbq nut already.

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NerdyDadGuy1981 t1_j4qfmoa wrote

Hate to say it but if you really like good, fresh BBQ, the best way is to make it yourself. It's a great hobby and there are some cost effective smokers that make better BBQ than what you'll buy around here.

For example, I pay $30 for a 9lb pork butt and about $10 in materials (wood, charcoal). Out of that, I can get 35+ sandwiches if I'm having people over or vacuum seal and freeze portions for pizza, tacos, etc.

I have a hard time paying ehat BBQ costs when I can do it myself for much less and get better results.

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SusieRI t1_j4qd4z9 wrote

Reply to comment by rye8901 in Best bbq in RI/MA? by rye8901

I still haven't figured out about the food truck, though. It was still around last year at events. Sure hope they're still around somewhere!!

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