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Dukes Blues n BBQ

East Dundee, United States

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Dukes Blues n BBQ

A window-service barbecue counter in a caboose in East Dundee, Illinois, beside the Prairie Trail bike path. Brisket, pulled pork, rib tips and Mississippi sausage are the main meats, with baked beans and mac and cheese on the side.

Highlights

  • Brisket, pulled pork, rib tips
  • Mississippi sausage
  • Baked beans, mac and cheese

Good to know

  • Items sell out late in the day
  • Catering for events and company meals

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