We may not be famous for our barbecue, but Detroit does have some pretty awesome restaurants that have mastered the BBQ pit. These 8 locations certainly know how to barbecue, and they especially know how to make the most delicious pulled pork sandwiches in the city. Check out these spots to get your BBQ fix and try their one-of-a-kind sandwiches.
- Slows Bar BQ
Al M./Yelp Slows Bar BQ is one of Detroit’s best barbecue restaurants and serves up great BBQ all around. Try their Triple Threat Pork sandwich made with applewood bacon, pulled pork, and ham stacked high.
Jimmy B./Yelp Slows Bar BQ is located at 2138 Michigan Ave., Detroit, MI 48216.
- Redsmoke Barbecue
Geno T./Yelp Redsmoke Barbecue is another favorite among Detroiters, and their pulled pork sandwiches are to die for! Order up a tasty sandwich with a side of mac n’ cheese.
Tom C./Yelp Redsmoke Barbecue is located at 573 Monroe St., Detroit, MI 48226.
- Pop’n Smoked BBQ
Joe M./Yelp Pop’n Smoked BBQ has awesome barbecue dinner specials and the pulled pork sandwiches here are truly mouthwatering. You will definitely not be disappointed with the BBQ food here.
Jennifer W./Yelp Pop’n Smoked BBQ is located at 13849 W 8 Mile Rd., Detroit, MI 48235.
- Bookies Bar N’ Grille
Cherice J./Yelp Bookies is a very happening spot and their bar fare is super tasty. Grab a drink and try their delicious pulled pork sandwich, which is topped with cheddar cheese and fried onion frizzles.
stu_spivack/Flickr Bookies is located at 2208 Cass Ave., Detroit, MI 48201.
- Sterling’s Old Style BBQ
Al P./Yelp There’s a lingering smell of smoke coming from Sterling’s Old Style BBQ that will definitely make you stop and want to try some of their delectable BBQ food. It’s a go-to location for Detroiters and the pulled pork is the bomb.
Al P./Yelp Sterling’s Old Style BBQ is located at 18241 Plymouth Rd., Detroit, MI 48228.
- Slows To Go
Jennifer Y./Yelp If you’re not in the mood to sit down and eat, you can still snag amazing BBQ food at Slows To Go. You’ll find all of the same items as Slows Bar BQ menu here and they’re just as tasty.
Amy M./Yelp Slows To Go is located at 4107 Cass Ave., Detroit, MI 48201.
- Detroit BBQ Company
Pauly G./Yelp This food truck serves up amazing barbecue that you just won’t find anywhere else. Their pulled pork sandwich will melt in your mouth.
Detroit BBQ Company/Facebook You’ll have to check out the Detroit BBQ Company Facebook page to see where they’ll stop next!
- Sweetwater Tavern
Lorna E./Yelp You’ll want to order The Big Pig, which consists of tender, slow cooked pork, slathered in their special sauce and piled high on a Kaiser roll.
Jessica and Lon Binder/Flickr Sweetwater Tavern is located at 400 E Congress St., Detroit, MI 48226.
Have you tried and of these mouthwatering pulled pork sandwiches? Are there any hot spots that we missed on this list? Let us know in the comment section below!
Al M./Yelp
Slows Bar BQ is one of Detroit’s best barbecue restaurants and serves up great BBQ all around. Try their Triple Threat Pork sandwich made with applewood bacon, pulled pork, and ham stacked high.
Jimmy B./Yelp
Slows Bar BQ is located at 2138 Michigan Ave., Detroit, MI 48216.
Geno T./Yelp
Redsmoke Barbecue is another favorite among Detroiters, and their pulled pork sandwiches are to die for! Order up a tasty sandwich with a side of mac n’ cheese.
Tom C./Yelp
Redsmoke Barbecue is located at 573 Monroe St., Detroit, MI 48226.
Joe M./Yelp
Pop’n Smoked BBQ has awesome barbecue dinner specials and the pulled pork sandwiches here are truly mouthwatering. You will definitely not be disappointed with the BBQ food here.
Jennifer W./Yelp
Pop’n Smoked BBQ is located at 13849 W 8 Mile Rd., Detroit, MI 48235.
Cherice J./Yelp
Bookies is a very happening spot and their bar fare is super tasty. Grab a drink and try their delicious pulled pork sandwich, which is topped with cheddar cheese and fried onion frizzles.
stu_spivack/Flickr
Bookies is located at 2208 Cass Ave., Detroit, MI 48201.
Al P./Yelp
There’s a lingering smell of smoke coming from Sterling’s Old Style BBQ that will definitely make you stop and want to try some of their delectable BBQ food. It’s a go-to location for Detroiters and the pulled pork is the bomb.
Sterling’s Old Style BBQ is located at 18241 Plymouth Rd., Detroit, MI 48228.
Jennifer Y./Yelp
If you’re not in the mood to sit down and eat, you can still snag amazing BBQ food at Slows To Go. You’ll find all of the same items as Slows Bar BQ menu here and they’re just as tasty.
Amy M./Yelp
Slows To Go is located at 4107 Cass Ave., Detroit, MI 48201.
Pauly G./Yelp
This food truck serves up amazing barbecue that you just won’t find anywhere else. Their pulled pork sandwich will melt in your mouth.
Detroit BBQ Company/Facebook
You’ll have to check out the Detroit BBQ Company Facebook page to see where they’ll stop next!
Lorna E./Yelp
You’ll want to order The Big Pig, which consists of tender, slow cooked pork, slathered in their special sauce and piled high on a Kaiser roll.
Jessica and Lon Binder/Flickr
Sweetwater Tavern is located at 400 E Congress St., Detroit, MI 48226.
If you’re looking for more delectable foods around Detroit, you must check out these seven restaurants that serve poutine to die for.
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