The moment you bite into that pulled pork sandwich at Smoky Jon’s #1 BBQ in Madison, you’ll understand why barbecue enthusiasts from across Wisconsin are willing to drive hours just for a taste.
This unassuming east-side joint isn’t winning any architectural awards, but it’s capturing hearts and stomachs with meat so good it borders on life-changing.
Wisconsin might be famous for cheese, beer, and Friday fish fries, but hidden among these culinary landmarks is a barbecue destination that deserves its own special place in the state’s food pantheon.
Driving up to Smoky Jon’s, you might wonder if your GPS has led you astray…