Michigan smoke has its own distinct swagger, and it isn’t trying to be anything other than its authentic self.
From the historic brick pits tucked away on Detroit’s side streets to the sleek, modern smokehouses in West Michigan turning out precise bark and perfectly balanced sauce, these establishments reward the hungry and the curious alike.
In the Great Lakes State, barbecue is a labor of time: a slow-motion alchemy of seasoned wood, steady heat, and the kind of patience that can’t be rushed. Every region of the state brings something different to the table, blending Southern tradition with a northern ruggedness…