There’s a moment when you bite into perfectly smoked ribs – that magical second when the meat gently tugs from the bone without falling off completely – and suddenly the world makes sense again.
That moment happens with delightful regularity at Caldwell County BBQ in Gilbert, Arizona, where Texas-style barbecue has found an unlikely but welcome home in the desert.
Let’s be honest – Arizona isn’t exactly the first place that comes to mind when you think “legendary barbecue destination.”
We’re more known for our cactus-studded landscapes and temperatures hot enough to cook meat on your car dashboard (not recommended, by the way)…