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SC Mountains 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.

The heavy, tomato-based barbeque sauce found in the western and northwestern corner of South Carolina is perfect for anyone who loves a hint of sweetness.

Cue, Competition and Camaraderie

These pitmasters may be fiercely competitive, but at the end of the day they’re a barbecue family.

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100-Mile Barbecue: Bucky's Bar-B-Q in Greenville

With four locations serving up their mouthwatering barbecue, people lucky enough to live in the Greenville area don’t have to drive far to enjoy a plateful, but it’s a drive worth making.

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Must Eats in Greenville

With several barbecue restaurants to choose from in Greenville, you’ll have your pick of sauces, sides and amazing views.

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Anderson Serves Up Great Eats with Southern Hospitality

From fall-off-the-bone ribs to ‘cue smoked the old-fashioned way, Anderson’s barbecue checks off all the must-haves.

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Favorite Places to Eat on a Visit to Clemson

Tim Todd, a Clemson alum and the executive director of Upcountry South Carolina, came up with this list of a dozen of his favorite places to eat in Tiger Town.

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You'll Eat Well in Easley

You’ll find all the traditional fare in this Upstate town—from fried okra to homemade cobbler—but it’s the barbecue folks can’t get enough of.

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The Smokin Pig - Pendleton

This family-owned restaurant has four very unique locations, but each offers traditional ribs, pulled pork and a variety of delicious sides.

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Creekside Bar-Be-Que

Slow cooked with hickory and pecan wood, Creekside’s old-fashioned bar-be-que is sure to satisfy your cravings.

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Carolina Barbecue

People come from all over to try this Lexington-style barbecue cooked slow and low, so you know it’s tender and juicy.

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Barbecue Family Traditions

In South Carolina, it’s common for barbecue restaurants to be a family affair with recipes passed down through generations.

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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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