Bad Brad’s Bar-B-Q Joint
700 W. Main St., Yukon
badbrads.com
354-2122
Situated in Yukon, with another location in Stillwater, Bad Brad’s serves up all the meats and sides you love, along with a number of sandwiches, wraps and salads. The Cowboy Special with two meats, sliced bread, onions and a block of cheese is served on butcher paper so you can make a big mess with a minimum amount of fuss. Bad Brad’s also offers meats by the pound so you can impress your friends at your next potluck.
BBQ at GFF Foods
1219 N. Santa Fe Ave., Moore
gff-ok.com
799-8418
You have to know a password, and it helps to have a friend who has been there — okay, not really. But discovering the BBQ Stand at GFF Foods really does feel like you’ve been granted membership to an exclusive club. Head to Moore and get a huge helping of smoked meats and all the trimmings. On Wednesdays, a whole pound of baby back ribs is about ten bucks, further proof you’re living right.
Leo’s Barbecue
3631 N. Kelley Ave.
facebook.com/leosbarbecue
424-5367
If you are not yet familiar with this little gem on the east side of OKC, you are probably one of the only ones left. It has even appeared on television. In 2012, Leo’s was featured on the Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. There are too many choices to order just one. Go for one of Leo’s specials, ranging from a lot of food to a whole lot of food. The place draws a crowd, so be prepared to wait, especially at lunch. It’s worth it.
Bedlam Bar-B-Q
610 NE 50th St.
bedlambarbq.com
528-7427
Bedlam
has a loyal following, and for more reasons than one would think. Its
pulled pork is tender and perfectly cooked, the side portions are
larger than average and the baked macaroni and cheese is ridiculously
good. The patio is an unexpected beauty. Come warmer weather, it is
going to be the place to be. Go all out and order the Big Red Dinner
with pulled pork, polish sausage and a hot link. For the full
experience, order the green rice and macaroni and cheese.
Oklahoma Station BBQ
4331 NW 50th St.
oklahomastationbbq.com
947-7277
Brisket
is Oklahoma Station’s self-professed specialty. It will melt in your
mouth, although the pork is nothing to shy away from, either. Brisket is
served both sliced and shredded, or try the sliced pork tenderloin and
ham and hot links or polish sausage. It also has two sauces: one for
those who like it hot and one for those who do not. Go for a Station
House Special (two meats) with sliced brisket and polish sausage with
fried okra and mac and cheese.
Steve’s Rib
1801 W Edmond Road., Edmond
stevesrib.com
340-7427
If
you find yourself up north, you could do far worse than a platter of
baby back ribs. The red chili honey glaze is just the right combination
of sweet and hot. Not big on veggies? It would be a crime if you don’t
at least try Steve’s barbecue ranch dressing on a dinner salad. The
brisket is so tender, you never need a knife. In fact, order it on a
sandwich. Even though you won’t think you can, you should at least try
to save room for some of its famous cobbler.
Van’s Pig Stand
320 N. Porter Ave., Norman
pigstands.com
364-0600
Van’s
served its first pig sandwich in 1928, and the rest is delicious
history. It has had ample time to perfect its recipe for fork-tender
meats perfectly served up on a bun or on one of its ample platters. The
sandwiches and platters both come in a variety of sizes for every
appetite. Go ahead and order the three-meat platter with curly fries and
maybe have some to take home. You’ll also want a piece of pecan pie,
if you can manage it.
