The Most Delicious Maryland Road Trip Takes You To 5 Hole-In-The-Wall BBQ Restaurants

Calling all bbq lovers! We've featured a few bbq restaurants in Maryland in the past, but this time we wanted to focus on ones that we've never featured before. These lesser known spots are small but mighty, offering meaty meals that are out-of-this-world good. Hop in the car and prepare for a tasty road trip to some of the best hole-in-the-wall bbq restaurants in Maryland.

We wanted to keep this delicious road trip short and sweet, so total drive time is about an hour and fifteen minutes. Of course, you'll also want to plan time to stop and chow down at each and every spot.

Click here to follow along with the map, and you'll find full addresses listed at the bottom of this article.

Pioneer Pit Beef - Catonsville

The first stop is Pioneer Pit Beef in Catonsville. This place boasts over 1,000 Google reviews and nearly every one is five stars. Patrons love the massive portions of tender meat. Keep in mind this this delectable spot is cash only.

Jake's Grill - Cockeysville

Head to Jake's for a downhome atmosphere and mountainous meats. Reviewers love the piled-high sandwiches and also say that the sides are just as good as the main course.

The Peppered Pig - Butler

It's easy to miss The Peppered Pig because it's hiding inside of The Butler Store. Step right in and you'll immediately smell succulent meats that are sure to satisfy. Be sure to try the pulled pork -- it's a local favorite.

Big Bad Wolf's House of Barbecue - Baltimore

Check out this bright and bold spot that serves some of the best ribs around. There are also several sauces to choose from and they're all delicious in their own way.

Bakers Tavern - Middle River

This place knows pit beef and they serve it up just right. The meaty sandwiches are overflowing with goodness and you'll always get your money's worth here.

What are some of YOUR favorite bbq restaurants in Maryland? This particular article featured ones around the Baltimore area but we could do another part of Maryland next! Let us know your thoughts in the comments.