National Barbecue Day: Where’s the best barbecue in western Massachusetts?

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – National Barbecue Day is celebrated every year on May 16th, when Americans enjoy different barbeque (BBQ) flavors and sauces.

Americans traditionally have four types of BBQ regions, such as Kansas City, Carolina, Memphis, and Texas, and each one has its own homemade BBQ recipe, but many of the recipes include the same ingredients.

When it comes to BBQ, the sides are just as important as the meat. Potatoes and baked beans with bacon are considered staples of barbecue flavors, as well as a good coleslaw pairs well with shredded BBQ pork and sandwiches.

To celebrate National Barbecue Day, enjoy some BBQ at your favorite joint. Yelp has put together a list of the best BBQ places in western Massachusetts.

1. B.T.’s Smokehouse – 392 Main Street, Sturbridge
2. Old Man Jeff’s Barbecue Company – 370 Pecks Road, Pittsfield
3. North Village Smokehouse – 32 Federal Street, Millers Falls
4. Theodores Booze Blues & BBQ – 201 Worthington Street, Springfield
5. Worthy-Que – 89 Curtis Road, Worthington
6. Pig Park BBQ – 97 East St Rt 9 Ware
7. Smokey Divas – 239 Onota Street, Pittsfield
8. Wildwood Barbeque – 235 Russell Street, Hadley
9. Bub’s BBQ – 676 Amherst Road, Sunderland
10. Zack’s Texas Style BBQ – 20 Elm Street, Deerfield

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