Franklin Barbecue (Austin, Texas): World-famous brisket.
Pappy's Smokehouse (St. Louis, Missouri): Tender pork ribs
Central BBQ (Memphis, Tennessee): Memphis-style ribs.
The Dreamland Bar-B-Que (Montgomery, Alabama): Hickory-smoked ribs
Smokin' Joe's BBQ (Kansas City, Missouri): Burnt ends.
Kowboy Ribs (Dallas, Texas): Texas-style brisket
Brisket King (Charleston, South Carolina): Mustard-based Carolina pulled pork
Ed Mitchell's Bar-B-Que (Durham, North Carolina): Vinegar-based Carolina pulled pork
Mississippi Delta BBQ (Greenville, Mississippi): Catfish and smoked chicken.
17th Street Barbecue (Denver, Colorado): All-you-can-eat ribs.