Where Does Boston Rank In Cities Most Obsessed With BBQ?
Grilling season has officially begun. With summer just around the corner, people are spending more time outside cooking their favorite meals. Bid-On-Equipment just a published compilation where they rank the top cities obsessed with BBQ, and Boston made the list.
BBQ is a very popular method of cooking across the country. It’s a style that can be done within your own home or specialized in a restaurant to feed the masses. “Many cities claim to have the best BBQ around, but we analyzed thousands of Google searches to figure out which ones really are a cut above the rest,” Bid-On-Equipment states to determine their rankings.
In total, 50 cities were identified and ranked in order. Then, this article highlights the top three states in the country, highlighting three specific restaurants in those states. Lastly, Bid-On-Equipment details the topic one-step further in naming the best 20 cities for Korean BBQ. So, where does Boston stand?
#31
The good news is that Boston made the list. The bad news is that there are 30 cities above the capital of Massachusetts that were identified as being more obsessed with BBQ. Boston ranked #31, just above Tucson, AZ and below Houston, TX. From the Mid-Atlantic up the coast to the Northeast, only Baltimore and Virginia Beach ranked higher than Boston.
Furthermore, Boston is listed as the 20th city for Korean BBQ. Bid-On-Equipment describes the difference with Korean BBQ by explaining how they use sweet sauces as opposed to dry rubs. In addition, “it’s also often cooked on a smaller grill at the center of the table for a unique dining experience,” they say.
BBQ In Boston
If you are looking for fine BBQ establishments in the greater city area to fill your cravings, Eater recently published the 15 essential spots to check out. While Boston may not rank as the # 1 city obsessed with BBQ, there are plenty of great restaurants serving this flavorful cuisine.
Massachusetts BBQ Ribs Restaurant Ranked #1 in the State
The official BBQ of the Worcester Red Sox is also the official BBQ Ribs of Massachusetts. B.T.’s Smokehouse in Sturbridge is well-known for their fine quality natural meats. Now, LoveFood has ranked their BBQ Ribs as #1 in the state of Massachusetts.
B.T.’s meats are dry rubbed and slow smoked for up to 24 hours with local cherry and hickory woods. It’s an approach that owner Brian Treitman attributes back to when they were cooking and serving out of a roadside trailer.
“I try to cook my BBQ the way you think BBQ should taste. When you think about a pork rib, in your mind it is tender, succulent, ready to fall off the bone with a little smoke and glazed with a flavorful, spiced, sweet sauce. You want to lick your fingers – no need for a napkin. That’s the way I try to cook”, Treitman explains on the B.T.’s Smokehouse website.
Menu Items
Their menu includes many southern BBQ favorites available as a platter or as a sandwich. Equally as important, a great BBQ restaurant has to offer an array of delicious side dishes. At B.T.’s this includes – Mac and Cheese, fry rub fries, beer battered onion rings, chopped salad, hush puppies and much more.
Finally, to wash it all down you can – BYOB. Their indoor or outdoor seating options allow you to bring a cooler filled with your favorite beverage. Perfect to accompany the BBQ sizzle.
According to the story, LoveFood based their choices on “user reviews, awards, and accolades, and the first-hand experience of our team. They’re also regularly checked and updated.” This analysis seems to perfectly align with B.T.’s Smokehouse’s mission.
“Our passion and love for food is something we hope you will feel and taste in every bite of our food,” Treitman concludes. It’s safe to say – mission accomplished with B.T.’s BBQ Ribs now being ranked as #1 in the state of Massachusetts.
Here’s a mouthwatering look:
Jeff Gorra is a Boston-based writer who has been with Beasley Media Group since the beginning of 2023. He writes about restaurants and food, as well as sports and rock music. His experience also includes show hosting and in-depth creative writing in rock and reggae dub music. Jeff’s an avid surfer, New York Giants, and Pearl Jam fan, however, if you make unforgettable pizza, he is sure to find you.
