The best barbecue joint in every state, according to Yelp

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• When it comes to the best barbecue in the country, meat lovers are passionate about which spots are truly the best.
• While Kansas City and Texas may be the best-known places in the country for their barbecue offerings, incredible barbecue can be found nationwide.
• Yelp picked the best barbecue restaurant in every state based on customer reviews.
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From juicy pulled pork to perfectly seasoned brisket and crispy burnt ends, barbecue is beloved by people nationwide.

However, not all barbecue joints are created equal.

To determine the best barbecue restaurant in every state, Yelp identified restaurants with a large concentration of reviews mentioning "barbecue," then ranked those spots using a number of factors, including the total volume and ratings of reviews mentioning those keywords. When available, all of the businesses listed also have a passing health score and had to be open.

Here is the best barbecue spot in every state, according to Yelp.

ALABAMA: Meat Boss — Cottage Hill in Mobile

"Best BBQ in Alabama for sure. This place has the flavor, the sauces, the smoke, and Conecuh sausage off the smoker. If you haven't been here for BBQ then what planet are you on??? This place is the Boss for a reason," wrote Yelp user Mitchell C.

Learn more about Meat Boss here.

ALASKA: Firehouse BBQ in Soldotna

"The absolute best BBQ on the peninsula! Trace and I had a giant baked potato with all the fixins, the baby back ribs, rotisserie chicken and the brisket. OMG! THE BRISKET! Perfectly smoked and super lean chunks of pure heaven," wrote Yelp user Steven S.

Learn more about Firehouse BBQ here.

ARIZONA: Little Miss BBQ in Phoenix

"Nobody likes to admit the hype is real. I'm nobody, and the hype is real. Little Miss brings the flavors every time I go … The food is great, [smoky], rich, indulgent and the atmosphere is exactly what you'd hope for BBQ," wrote Yelp user Citali A.

Learn more about Little Miss BBQ here.

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