I have a very specific, foolproof test for any barbecue joint: the Brisket Litmus Test. You can tell everything you need to know about a place by how they handle this notoriously difficult cut. I’ve had dry brisket in Texas, bland brisket in the Carolinas, and underwhelming brisket just about everywhere else.
So when a lifelong Cleveland friend insisted I try the brisket at this little spot called Real Smoq’ed, my expectations were cautiously Ohioan. Then the plate arrived. One gentle tug of the fork and it gave way not in a crumble, but in a perfect, juicy pull.
The smoke ring was a bold, pink testament to hours in the smoker, and the flavor was a deep, peppery revelation that settled the matter entirely. My friend just smiled and said, “Told you.”
Award-Winning Ribs That Earned Cleveland’s Top Honors
Real Smoq’ed BBQ has claimed the title of best ribs in Cleveland, and one bite explains why. Slow-smoked to perfection, these ribs carry that deep wood-smoke flavor that barbecue lovers crave. The meat pulls away from the bone with ease, delivering a tender texture that makes every bite memorable…