The Best BBQ Meats, Ranked by Fan Votes.
GoatWars fans rank Brisket the greatest of all time among Best BBQ Meats, with a 66.3% Goatscore.
Chasing the crown: #2 Pork Ribs (61.7%), #3 Pulled Pork (59.1%).
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.
All Time ranks by all-time win rate across every head-to-head battle. Latest ranks by latest fan sentiment, updated as new battles are voted on.
GOAT List FAQs
Who is the greatest of all time among Best BBQ Meats?
GoatWars fans rank Brisket the greatest of all time among Best BBQ Meats, with a 66.3% Goatscore.
How is the GOAT List calculated?
The GOAT List ranks every contender in Best BBQ Meats by Goatscore: the percentage of head-to-head GoatWars battles they have won, as voted by fans.
How many votes is this ranking based on?
This GOAT List is based on 961 fan votes in head-to-head battles, as of November 6, 2026.
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