Rating Every BBQ JOINT in Chicago (ft. Barbecue EXPERT Joe Yim)

Chicago is known for pizza, hot dogs, and steak, but did you know about the unique barbecue style that's been a staple in the city for years? It's true, Chicago-style BBQ is a thing, and while the city might not be known for BBQ on the national stage like Texas, Carolina, or Kansas, the Mecca of the Midwest has more BBQ joints than I have brain cells lost in my teens. So today, we’re traveling to some of the best spots around town. Buckle in, mate. Let’s ride. 🤘🏼 Adam

What Exactly IS Chicago BBQ?...
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THE SPOTS…
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TIMESTAMPS…
(0:00) Meet Joe Yim
(1:56) Hecky's Barbecue
(5:11) Smoque BBQ
(7:33) What is Chicago-style BBQ?
(8:57) Green Street Smoked Meats
(12:09) Carson's Ribs
(15:17) Lillie's Q
(19:23) Umamicue
(23:23) And The Winner Is...
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#BBQ #FoodTour #ChicagoFood #Chicago #Ribs #Brisket #RibTips #Food #FoodReview

[DM-hrgn]

Carson’s child hood favorite… But for Chicago style, should have went to places with aquarium smokers. . One of my favorite places is Leon’s on Archer.

[benbaran]

No bulletproof glass, not a Chicago barbecue place.

[MurderAmbulance]

Aquarium style BBQ is literally unique to Chicago and no one talks about it because of terminally online northsiders. Go to the south side.

[ChicagoTRS]

That was my '90s Friday nights...a rack of Carson's Ribs, Au Gratin potatoes, couple tokes, and Michael Jordan with the Chicago Bulls on the TV.

[TChalla]

All the best barbecue spots in Chicago are in places where you feel your life is slightly in danger. Come to the South, and West side.

[JulianStevens]

How did Lem's not make the list!????

[robertkumaki]

All of these are delicious, but NONE are what I'd consider Chicago style BBQ (Hecky's might be the closest, but it hasn't been the same since Hecky Powell passed away). Chicago style is aquarium smoker BBQ, difficult to find outside of the South or West Side. Appears that no one in the vid grew up with Chicago style BBQ, but rather, are bringing Memphis, Texas, Carolina etc BBQ to Chicago.

[mack]

Joe yim, joe yim, joe yim, joooe (sing it like Jolene)

[delbert]

One time in my life I experienced what it's like to have no food. It was in the 80s and I messed up and my Dad kicked me out of the house. 3 days with no food. We are blessed. Great video!!

[HeySeanEly]

Been watching both of you forever & this is the coolest video to see drop. AWESOME CINEMATICS y’all 👏👏👏

[contreras]

Leon’s BBQ!! On 79th and Stony was a great spot now it’s located on 106th

[debossman]

If you want the best bbq in Chicago you have to be ready to go into the more sketchy neighborhoods 🤷🏾‍♂️ 😅 my personal favorite is Wiley’s on the westside on Madison and Springfield

[bigvig]

Thanks so much for showing the love to Hecky’s!

[robertbeining]

Adam and Joe, thanks guys! Lived through you both vicariously and jealous as all heck. The BBQ at all visits looks excellent. Definitely going to check out Joe's channel on youtube. Great job Adam.

[CoreyWagnerChicago]

Love when I see an Adam Witt video drop! Such a Chicago legend!

[montal]

Who remembers DD&S on Stony Island

[brianwells]

These are really interesting BBQ joints and a well done video for sure. Gotta say my favorite rib place was "Stewart's Family Affair", 69th and Wolcott Chicago Southside. This was in the 70's-80's and not sure they're still there? It was a Rib and Hot Link place but rib tips were to die for! Classic Chicago style authentic, French fries, tips and slathered with sauce. But here's the kicker, on top of that was 2 slices of white bread from Holsum Bread Bakery! By the time it cooled down to eat it, the sauce had sopped down to the fries on the bottom of the paper tray. Believe me when I threw the tray away it was licked clean😅 Also had tremendous Sweet Potato Pie, everything was homemade, ribs were slow smoked with wood and charcoal. Another serious shout out is Sharko's BBQ in Naperville on route 59th. All wood fired slow cooked smoke, the brisket is absolutely killer!❤

[peteclesno]

Those Hecky's rib tips looked 🔥🔥🔥

[jorgebrito-tu]

Love how they clarified different types of bbq 💯

[georgekappos]

Come out to palatine to the Chicago culinary kitchen. They've won awards for everything an have a super creative menu. They chage their specials every weekend. Try the pastrami. Bbq pastrami is another experience