SC Midlands BBQ Trail

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

In the Midlands, you’ll find both a mustard-style sauce—often thought of as South Carolina’s unofficial state sauce—and a light tomato sauce, reminiscent of the vinegar and pepper sauce with ketchup added for a hint of sweetness.

Barbecue is King in Orangeburg

From the “Orangeburg Sweet Sauce” at Antley’s to the traditional chopped ‘cue at Dukes, Orangeburg has some great barbecue you don’t want to miss.

100-Mile Barbecue: McCabe's Bar-B-Que in Manning

Even if McCabe’s didn’t have some of the best barbecue you’ve ever tasted, the rest of the food on the buffet would make it worth a 100-mile drive.

100-Mile Barbecue: Hudson's Smokehouse in Lexington

There are plenty of delicious choices on the menu at Hudson’s Smokehouse, but it’s the award-winning barbecue that’s worth driving 100 miles for.

Pit Master Profile: Ronnie Timmons of Ronnie's Ribs

Timmons’ signature sauce is an incredible, full-flavored blend of the vinegar and tomato-based sauce he was raised on and the mustard-style sauce that’s popular in the Midlands.

Dining in Florence Hits All the Right Spots

Florence’s barbecue houses are known for serving pit-cooked, whole-hog barbecue that’s distinctive to the Pee Dee area.

Pitmaster Profile: Robin Hudson of Hudson's Smokehouse

What started as a small, drive-through window has grown into a successful dine-in business with a reputation of being one of South Carolina’s go-to barbecue spots.

Doc’s Barbeque

Doc’s mouthwatering, authentic barbecue is complemented by their seasonal sides and Southern hospitality.

Woodstone Barbeque

Hushpuppies, fried chicken, mac and cheese and a mess of collard greens—Woodstone has it all, and some of Florence’s best barbecue.

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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