Matt Moore, a Nashville-based professional chef and cookbook writer who specializes in meat and grilling, told BI that burnt ends are one of his favorite barbecue orders.
Baked beans are something that most people could make at home, but this dish turns into an all-star at the right barbecue joint
Christa Lynch, executive chef and owner of Brooklyn Braised, told BI that perfectly smoked turkey is a delicacy that you should always order at a barbecue restaurant.
Moore said ordering pork butt, the cut of meat from the upper part of a pig's front leg, is usually a good way to judge a restaurant's overall quality, as it's a tricky dish to get just right.
Diners with large appetites might be tempted to order a barbecue "slop" bucket, but Hartman cautioned against this.
Vegetables can be hard to come by in barbecue joints, but opting for a side of green beans may not be the best use of your money.
Even though barbecue restaurants are known for their mouthwatering meats, one chef said that ordering a hamburger should be a last resort.