We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. What's good barbecue without some Sweet Baby Ray's on the condiments table? For decades, the brand has been popular with anyone who loves BBQ ...

Although barbecue has a long history in the Chicago area — the Chicago Tribune traces its first mentions in the press back to the 1850s — barbecue restaurants didn't come along until much later. Most ...

A barbecue restaurant on Chicago's South Side made New York Times' best restaurant list. The folks at Sanders BBQ Supply Co. say they don't take shortcuts in making their food. It's a time-consuming ...

Pitmasters traveled from across the country this month for Windy City Smokeout, a barbecue showcase of meats and sauces, to cook up their own distinct styles. Attendees could enjoy smoked beef with ...

In the pantheon of American barbecue cities like Memphis and Kansas City, Chicago rarely gets top billing. But the Windy City has a smoked meat tradition all its own, born from its industrial past and ...

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