This is Said to be the Absolute Best BBQ Restaurant in Indiana

To say a place is the "absolute best" is a bold statement, but apparently that's the case when it comes to one Indiana BBQ restaurant.

Indiana isn't one of those states known for their BBQ like Missouri, Tennessee, Texas, or Alabama, for example. However, the Hoosier state is packed full of great BBQ restaurants. As you know, when it comes to BBQ dishes, there's a lot to choose from. You've got pulled pork, pulled chicken, ribs, brisket, and more. My favorite BBQ dish, however, happens to be burnt ends. Give me some of those with some mashed potatoes and macaroni and cheese, with some sweet tea to wash it all down with, and I am in heaven. Recently, I have become quite fond of BBQ ribs too. In fact, those sound really good right about now!

Recently, the foodie website, Mashed, posted an article called "The Absolute Best BBQ Restaurant in Every State." That means that there's no question or debate, this is the best BBQ restaurant in said state. But how can you officially determine the best? In all honesty, that's a pretty subjective thing. Everyone has their own tastes and preferences, so what you might consider to be the best might not be the best according to another person. While it is somewhat subjective, the list from Mashed does hold some merit. Here's how they determined the "absolute best" BBQ restaurant in every state:

We relied on Yelp reviews, Google reviews, community Reddit threads, awards, and fellow ranking and best-of guides. Special consideration was given to family-run establishments and restaurants that prepare most of their menu items in-house. There are hundreds of fantastic barbecue restaurants spread throughout the country, but these joints represent the best of the best according to frequent diners.

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The Absolute Best BBQ Restaurant in Indiana

I know, by now, you probably just want me to get to the point. Which BBQ restaurant in Indiana is the absolute best? Well, according to Mashed, that honor goes to Big Hoffa's Smokehouse Bar-B-Que in Westfield.

So, what makes this pirate-themed BBQ restaurant in Indiana the best? Here's what Mashed said:

Big Hoffa's Smokehouse Bar-B-Que was founded as a food truck by Adam Hoffman in 2003 before moving to a permanent location in 2006. Big Hoffa's has an extensive menu, with options including seasoned fries topped with mac and cheese, pulled pork, baked beans to smash burgers. Everything is as fresh as possible, including the house-made dressings.

 

What do you think? It looks awesome, right? But do you think it's the best BBQ joint in Indiana? Again, all of that is subjective to what you like, but I think this place is worth a try, especially based on the reviews.