Montgomery, Alabama’s capital, isn’t just the cradle of the civil rights movement—it’s also a storied barbecue city where old-school smokehouses and beloved family-run joints keep the South’s slow-cooked legacy alive.
Expect plenty of pork shoulder, tangy vinegar-and-mustard sauces, and the hush of pecan and hickory wood at work.
Here, barbecue means tradition and community—served with sweet tea and a warm “y’all come back now.”
Dreamland BBQ
With roots in nearby Tuscaloosa, Dreamland is the go-to for ribs so tender they practically melt…