The Twin Cities may be snowy for half the year, but Minneapolis has quietly built a reputation for hearty, inventive barbecue.
From Texas-style brisket to Kansas City ribs and even Scandinavian-influenced sides, this is a city that appreciates smoky comfort food and isn’t afraid to mix tradition with Midwestern ingenuity.
Animales Barbeque Co.
A food-truck-turned-local-sensation, Animales serves some of the best BBQ in the Midwest.
Pitmaster Jon Wipfli’s ribs are deeply smoked, brisket is melt-in-your-mouth, and specials run from pastrami to smoked duck…