The Best BBQ Meats, Ranked by Fan Votes.

You smell the smoke before you see the pit. Then comes the real decision: brisket with a perfect bark, ribs that barely hang onto the bone, a pile of pulled pork, or those sticky-edged burnt ends everyone reaches for first. BBQ loyalty runs deep, and every table has somebody ready to defend their order. Brisket brings the beef, sausage brings the snap, and smoked turkey has something to say before you dismiss the lighter side of the tray. We’re putting the best BBQ meats head-to-head. Pick the one you’d want on your plate and settle it one matchup at a time.