Massachusetts is not the first state that comes to mind when most people think about serious barbecue. Yet tucked inside a modest building in Taunton, one spot has quietly built a reputation that stretches far beyond New England.
The ribs here have been called the best around by people who grew up eating smoked meat in Texas, Kansas City, and North Carolina. That kind of praise does not happen by accident, and the story behind this place is worth every word.
From Food Truck to Full-On Institution
Kinfolks BBQ did not start with four walls and a dining room. The operation began as a food truck, which meant the pit masters were earning loyal followers one parking lot at a time.
Early supporters remember tracking down the truck just to get their hands on the smoked meats. That kind of hustle built a foundation of trust that a brick-and-mortar location could then grow from…