These 5 Hole In The Wall BBQ Restaurants In New Jersey Will Make Your Tastebuds Go Crazy
By Raymond Goldfield|Published December 06, 2022
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Raymond Goldfield
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Raymond Goldfield is a life-long New Jersey resident and an avid traveler and foodie who can be usually found on the Jersey Shore during the offseason or checking out the latest seasonal flavors at The Bent Spoon in Princeton. He has been working for Only In Your State for since early 2022, where he writes for New Jersey and Iowa and edits the Mid-Atlantic region. He can also be found writing about pop culture for GeekDad. When at home, he enjoys reading comic books and is part of The Rabbitt Stew podcast team. While New Jersey is his home base, he travels regularly and has visited Virginia, Florida, Maine, Minnesota, and Canada as well as all of NJ's border states. Ultimate travel goal? Visit all the best buffets in the United States.
Some people still insist that the best barbecue is only found in the south, but Garden State residents know better! The best pitmasters in the United States have traveled all around our fine shores, and many of them have settled down right here in New Jersey. You can find a BBQ joint or ten in just about any major NJ city, but to find the best barbecue in New Jersey, you’ve got to go a little off the beaten path. The best brisket, ribs, smoked sausage, and pulled pork are often found in unlikely roadside shacks and casual storefronts. You might pass them by if you don’t know where to look – but if you do stop, you’ll be rewarded with slow-smoked meat goodness beyond your wildest dreams.
1. Big Ed's BBQ (Matawan)
Big Ed's Barbecue, 305 NJ-34, Matawan, NJ 07747, USA
A central Jersey institution run out of a humble roadside shack, Henri's Hotts has won BBQ competitions and even hosts a weekly all-you-can-eat buffet.
The tender pulled pork is a favorite here, but the southern-style sides are also worth a try - so a hearty combo plate is the way to go.
How many of these New Jersey barbecue hidden gems have you visited? Tell us about your visits and your pick for the best barbecue in New Jersey in the comments section. You can follow Big Ed’s BBQ, KB’s BBQ Smokehouse, Fink’s BBQ Smokehouse, Back Bay Barbecue, and Henri’s Hotts on their Facebook pages for all the latest details. For another New Jersey hidden gem, check out this pierogi paradise.
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