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Michelin Guide

Regional BBQ Styles Across the South: A Complete Barbecue Map

“Barbecue is more than just a meal in the American South. It is a storied tradition etched into the identity of the region. Travelers visiting the so-called Barbecue Belt, a region that includes most of the South and parts of the Midwest, experience a diverse landscape of wood smoke and sauces, where historical techniques meet an innovative new generation of pitmasters.”

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Garden & gun

Sacred Ground Barbecue Brings Real Texas ’Cue to a Mississippi Whistle-Stop

“By adding new meats, new techniques, and new people, Sacred Ground and other spots remind us that for all our talk about tradition, life in the contemporary South is best defined by ongoing evolution.”

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tasting table

The Hands-Down Absolute Best BBQ Restaurant In Every State

“These are also the places that aren't just serving food, but have also become important touchstones within the community. These are the places that pull in the awards and accolades, and have many, many customers returning time and time again.”

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Clarion Ledger

Sacred Ground, newcomer turned local favorite, wins first Jackson Metro BBQ Battle

“After five weeks and five rounds of bracket-style voting, starting with 32 competitors, Sacred Ground emerged victorious. The menu's non-traditional dishes managed to beat out established local favorites week after week.”

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robert st. john

HOLY SMOKES: DISCOVERING BARBECUE HEAVEN AT SACRED GROUND

Sacred Ground Barbecue isn’t just good—it’s exceptional. In my opinion, it’s the best overall and complete barbecue joint in Mississippi and arguably one of the best in the South. That’s a bold statement, I know, but I challenge you to try it and compare it to your favorite spot.

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