You might not expect to find pillowy, powdered sugar-dusted pieces of heaven at a barbecue joint in Madison, but Smoky Jon’s #1 BBQ is full of delicious surprises that go well beyond their famous ribs.
Wisconsin isn’t exactly known as beignet country – we typically leave those deep-fried delights to New Orleans and other southern locales with French influences.
But tucked away on Madison’s east side, this unassuming barbecue establishment has quietly developed a reputation for serving some of the most magnificent beignets you’ll find north of the Mason-Dixon line.
The modest exterior of Smoky Jon’s gives little indication of the culinary treasures waiting inside…