You might drive right past it if you weren’t looking for it—a modest white building nestled in historic San Juan Capistrano where smoke wisps dance above like delicious ghosts beckoning you closer to Heritage Barbecue.
Let me tell you something about barbecue that might shock you: California isn’t exactly known as a barbecue destination.
When people talk about legendary American barbecue, they wax poetic about Texas brisket, Carolina pulled pork, Kansas City ribs, or Memphis dry rub.
California? We’re supposed to stick to our avocado toast and grain bowls, right?…