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SC Coastal BBQ Trail

Most folks have an allegiance to one sauce over the others—what’s yours? Share barbeque tasting adventures by using #SCBBQ and let us know.

Vinegar and pepper sauce, possibly the oldest sauce in the nation, is the most popular style along the coast and is perfect for those who love a bit of heat.

New Charleston Eateries Elevate the Barbecue Experience

Since 2014, there’s been an explosion of restaurants in and around the Holy City with menus centered around smoky cuts of pork.

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Hog Heaven Bar-B-Que in Pawleys Island

Hog Heaven’s tender, flavorful barbecue is sure to tantalize your taste buds. While they make vinegar and pepper style barbecue, other sauces are available at the table.

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Dukes Bar-B-Q of Walterboro

Duke’s caters to a broad range of tastes by not putting sauce on the pork and instead making a wide selection of condiment bottles available on the buffet.

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Rodney Scott Brings Legendary Barbecue and More to Charleston

Scott’s no-frills, hands-on approach to creating his savory barbeque has garnered him national accolades, including the prestigious James Beard Best Chef: Southeast award.

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Summerville's Restaurants Have Histories of Their Own

Swig & Swine and Baker’s BBQ each offer up their unique style of barbeque when you visit Summerville, including a barbeque pie.

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Introducing Chef Orchid Paulmeier

Chef Orchid serves up an authentic pit-to-plate barbecue experience at One Hot Mama’s American Grill on Hilton Head Island and Bluffton.

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Q on Bay

Known for their gut-busting creative barbecue, this family style restaurant is one of the most popular places to dine and unwind in downtown Beaufort.

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Bar-B-Que House

If you’re looking for the “Best BBQ on the Beach,” look no further than the slow-smoked pork at Bar-B-Que House in North Myrtle Beach.

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BBQ Trail Map

In South Carolina, love for delicious barbecue runs far and wide. Download a free SC BBQ Trail Map to discover more than 220 family-friendly restaurants from the mountains to the coast.

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