The Best Barbecue in Bergen County New Jersey

New Jersey isn’t exactly known for its barbecue, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t here. From smoked brisket and snappy sausages to fall-apart pulled pork and lacquered ribs, these are some of the best barbecue joints in the Garden State.

Brothers Smokehouse BBQ & Soul – Ramsey

​The Farella Brothers come from a rich history of food and culture as descendants of the Davis family—free men who worked and lived in the Outer Banks. Their childhood was spent traveling to the region to explore that history through family barbecues, fish fries, and more. They bring those family recipes and heritage to Bergen County at Brothers Smokehouse, where the menu reads like a family reunion. Dine on smoky ribs, brisket, pulled pork, and sausage. Beyond the pit, enjoy their Great Aunt Edna’s legendary fried chicken recipe and Mama Cheryll’s shrimp and grits.

Cubby’s BBQ – Hackensack

​While regional barbecue is somewhat of a contemporary phenomenon in New Jersey, Cubby’s has been here doing their thing for over thirty years. Beyond tangy ribs and pulled pork, the Bergen County favorite has become known for hot roast beef and what they call a Hackensack Steak—an open-faced sandwich that piles thin-sliced steak, mushrooms, sautéed onions, and cheddar cheese on top of bread. A nod to the famous steak sandwich at nearby Lido, perhaps?

​Source: The Digest Online