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Best Spots to get BBQ in Charleston!

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Thursday, May 28 is National Brisket Day, so what better way to celebrate than sinking your teeth into barbecue at one of these spots? Check each restaurant’s social media for updated dining options.
Warning: this post may cause you to drool.

Rodney Scott’s

The story goes that Rodney cooked his first hog at 11 years old and that the fire has never gone out. This beloved local restaurant has mouth-watering ribs, hushpuppies with honey butter, and Ella’s banana pudding (you’ll want two orders.)

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Lewis Barbecue

Recognizable for the giant, custom-made smokers out front, Lewis Barbecue has Texas roots represented by the delicious, 18-hour char on their meats. Try their sausage, brisket, and more.

Poogan’s Smokehouse

Not to be confused with the haunted restaurant Poogan’s Porch, this East Bay location brings the flavors of South Carolina. Try their local black-eyed pea salad or a mouth-watered pulled pork sandwich slathered with cheese.

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It's lunchtime! And Memorial Day Weekend! The Smokehouse is open with all your BBQ needs. Today's feature is the Four Porksmen Sandwich…pulled pork, pork belly, smoked bacon and ribs….YUM!! #fourporksmen #wevegotthemeats #lunchtime #memorialday #explorecharleston #pooganshospitality #pooganssmokehouse #charleston #charlestonsc #lowcountry #lowcountryliving #southcarolinabbq #visitcharleston #charlestoneats #scbbq #chseats #charlestoneats #bbq

A post shared by Poogan's Smokehouse (@pooganssmokehouse) on May 22, 2020 at 8:43am PDT

Melvin’s Legendary Bar-B-Q

The secret’s in the sauce! According to their website, Melvin’s has been “South Carolina’s Original Family of mustard-based BBQ” since 1939. Now 80 years strong, their savory sauce is available in-house and for individual purchase.

Bessinger’s Barbecue

Bessinger’s is known as the legacy of “the first family of bbq” and has been featured on multiple shows on the Travel Channel. Don’t forget to order some of their famous onion rings to go with your brisket!

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Such an honor to serve a couple of the local schools for Teacher Appreciation this week! We made up some box lunches for the teachers at Simmons Pinckney Middle and worked with the PTA at our own kid’s elementary school Ashley River Creative Arts to do a grab and go drive thru! We love our Teachers!! #scbbq #scteachers

A post shared by bessingersbbq (@bessingersbbq) on May 8, 2020 at 8:52am PDT

Home Team BBQ

For this Lowcountry treat, bring an appetite to one of their three Charleston-area locations. For something different try house-made pork cracklins, a smoked turkey burrito, or a brisket taco with chipotle sour cream.

Swig & Swine

Last but not least on our list is Swig & Swine, a popular spot offering beef brisket, smoked turkey, smoked pork belly, housemade sausage, chicken wings, ribs, and more than 60 craft beers.

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2 Specially priced packages for you to choose from for Memorial Day Weekend. 2lbs of Pork, 2 quarts of sides, 6 buns and bottle of BBQ Sauce for $36 Rack of Ribs, 2-1/2 Chickens, 2 quarts of sides and a gallon of tea for $46. #allwoodallthetime #swigswinebbq #bbq #memorialday #pork #ribs #feedthefamily

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