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The 100 Best BBQ Smokehouses in the US

Blue Hound Barbecue

Dillard, United States

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Blue Hound Barbecue

A barbecue restaurant in Dillard, Georgia. Beef cheeks, brisket and smoked turkey are the main meats, with a sauce bar and pimento cheese grits on the side.

Highlights

  • Beef cheeks
  • Chicken fried rib
  • Sweet potato crunch

Good to know

  • Sells out early, especially on weekends
  • Order at the counter, food brought to table
  • Indoor and outdoor seating

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