There’s no denying that Alabama serves up the best barbecue. From ribs to brisket, and pulled pork to smoked chicken, Alabama doesn’t mess around when it comes to barbecue. The most popular food option at any barbecue restaurant is a pulled pork sandwich. Let’s take a look at 10 of the best pulled pork sandwiches served right here in Alabama.
- Bob Sykes Bar-B-Q - Bessemer
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facebook/Bob Sykes Bar B Q Since 1957, Bob Sykes Bar-B-Q has been serving up fantastic barbecue at great prices. Their pulled pork sandwiches are amazing! You can order your sandwich plain, but why would you want to do that? It tastes so much better slathered with their special barbecue sauce. (1724 9th Ave N)
- Mary’s Pit Bar-B-Que - Gurley
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facebook/Mary’s Pit BBQ Mary’s Pit Bar-B-Que is located on the backroads of Madison County and has been a local favorite since 1958. The pulled pork sandwich doesn’t disappoint! So much flavor! (179 Hurricane Creek Rd)
- The Brick Pit - Mobile
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yelp/Jessica N. The Brick Pit smokes their meat for up to 30 hours over a blend of pecan and hickory wood, which means their sandwiches are full of flavor. This BBQ joint is well known for their large portions. (5456 Old Shell Rd)
- PAW’s BBQ - Blountsville
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facebook/PAW’s BBQ PAW’s BBQ is a popular food truck that’s based in Blountsville. This food truck is located in Oneonta on Wednesdays, Blountsville on Thursdays and Snead on Fridays. Their famous Ciabatta BBQ sandwich won’t let you down. This super-large sandwich consists of pulled pork, sweet barbecue sauce, slaw and pickles. (281 Mount Hebron Rd)
- Brooks Barbeque - Muscle Shoals
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facebook/Brooks Barbeque Since 1965, this local favorite has been serving up the most delicious barbecue. Their pulled pork sandwiches are the perfect size and have loads of flavor, especially if they’re slathered in Brooks’ famous slaw. After you’ve tried one of their delicious barbecue sandwiches, you absolutely must give their slaw dogs a try. They’re great! (203 Union Ave)
- SAW’s Soul Kitchen - Birmingham
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facebook/SAW’s Soul Kitchen Saw’s Soul Kitchen is one of Birmingham’s hidden gems. This restaurant may be small, but the flavors of the food (and the portions) are huge. Their pulled pork sandwiches are tender and flavorful. (215 41st St S)
- Down South BBQ - Foley
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yelp/David K. Without a doubt, Down South BBQ serves some of the best barbecue on the Gulf Coast. Their famous cornbread sandwich may sound strange, but it’s one of the best barbecue sandwiches you’ll ever eat. Guaranteed! If you’re ever in the Foley area, stop by and try this unique sandwich. You’ll then understand what all the hype is about. (19891 County Rd 10)
- Carlile’s Barbecue - Birmingham
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instagram/carlilesbbq For more than 70 years, Carlile’s Barbecue has been serving some of the most delicious barbecue in Birmingham. Their pulled pork sandwiches pack in lots of flavor and will keep you coming back for more. (3511 6th Ave S)
- Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q - Decatur
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facebook/Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Que Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q is one of Alabama’s most famous barbecue restaurants. They’ve been smoking some of the best barbecue for years, and their pulled pork sandwiches are great! Interesting fact: Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q introduced us to the famous white barbecue sauce we all know and love today. (Two locations: 1715 6th Ave SE / 2520 Danville Road SW)
- Ole Hickory BBQ - New Market
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yelp/Denise T. This family-owned BBQ joint is a local favorite in the New Market area. The Brisketeer sandwich, which consists of beef brisket, slaw and sweet sauce, is a definite must try! (5061 Maysville Rd)
Where is your favorite place in Alabama to get barbecue? For more restaurants that serve delicious barbecue, check out our previous article: These 11 Restaurants Serve The Best Barbecue In Alabama.
facebook/Bob Sykes Bar B Q
Since 1957, Bob Sykes Bar-B-Q has been serving up fantastic barbecue at great prices. Their pulled pork sandwiches are amazing! You can order your sandwich plain, but why would you want to do that? It tastes so much better slathered with their special barbecue sauce. (1724 9th Ave N)
yelp/Holly J.
facebook/Mary’s Pit BBQ
Mary’s Pit Bar-B-Que is located on the backroads of Madison County and has been a local favorite since 1958. The pulled pork sandwich doesn’t disappoint! So much flavor! (179 Hurricane Creek Rd)
yelp/Tim S.
yelp/Jessica N.
The Brick Pit smokes their meat for up to 30 hours over a blend of pecan and hickory wood, which means their sandwiches are full of flavor. This BBQ joint is well known for their large portions. (5456 Old Shell Rd)
facebook/PAW’s BBQ
PAW’s BBQ is a popular food truck that’s based in Blountsville. This food truck is located in Oneonta on Wednesdays, Blountsville on Thursdays and Snead on Fridays. Their famous Ciabatta BBQ sandwich won’t let you down. This super-large sandwich consists of pulled pork, sweet barbecue sauce, slaw and pickles. (281 Mount Hebron Rd)
yelp/Jason M.
facebook/Brooks Barbeque
Since 1965, this local favorite has been serving up the most delicious barbecue. Their pulled pork sandwiches are the perfect size and have loads of flavor, especially if they’re slathered in Brooks’ famous slaw. After you’ve tried one of their delicious barbecue sandwiches, you absolutely must give their slaw dogs a try. They’re great! (203 Union Ave)
facebook/SAW’s Soul Kitchen
Saw’s Soul Kitchen is one of Birmingham’s hidden gems. This restaurant may be small, but the flavors of the food (and the portions) are huge. Their pulled pork sandwiches are tender and flavorful. (215 41st St S)
tripadvisor/JWitte23
yelp/David K.
Without a doubt, Down South BBQ serves some of the best barbecue on the Gulf Coast. Their famous cornbread sandwich may sound strange, but it’s one of the best barbecue sandwiches you’ll ever eat. Guaranteed! If you’re ever in the Foley area, stop by and try this unique sandwich. You’ll then understand what all the hype is about. (19891 County Rd 10)
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For more than 70 years, Carlile’s Barbecue has been serving some of the most delicious barbecue in Birmingham. Their pulled pork sandwiches pack in lots of flavor and will keep you coming back for more. (3511 6th Ave S)
facebook/Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Que
Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q is one of Alabama’s most famous barbecue restaurants. They’ve been smoking some of the best barbecue for years, and their pulled pork sandwiches are great! Interesting fact: Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q introduced us to the famous white barbecue sauce we all know and love today. (Two locations: 1715 6th Ave SE / 2520 Danville Road SW)
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yelp/Denise T.
This family-owned BBQ joint is a local favorite in the New Market area. The Brisketeer sandwich, which consists of beef brisket, slaw and sweet sauce, is a definite must try! (5061 Maysville Rd)
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