Perhaps one of the most famous BBQ cooks in the world is Paul Kirk (the "Baron" of Kansas City BBQ). In his book America's Best BBQ, he lists several tips on finding the best BBQ joints.
Put your favorite joint to the test, and ask yourself these questions:
- Is the owner's name on it?
-Is there a cluttered working woodpile out back?
-Is barbecue the specialty of the house?
-Are the premises clean enough to make you feel comfortable but not so squeaky clean that it looks like more time is spent with Windex, brooms, and mops than with fire, meat, and sauce?
-Is there a mix of clunkers and shiny new vehicles in the parking lot?
-Is there a mix of blue collars, jeans, T-shirts, skirts, and suits at the tables?
-Are there any flies?
If you can answer yes to all of those questions, there's no doubt your in an authentic BBQ joint.
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