Pork. It’s an Iowa specialty, and we’re not just talking about pork tenderloin. We’re also talking about barbecue. (And BBQ and barbeque. We’re not here to quibble about spelling!) Yes, indeed; if you’re looking for some delicious, flavorful, tender, juicy smoked pork, you’ve come to the right state. Here are just a handful of some of the delicious barbeque (and barbecue and BBQ) restaurants you can find in the Hawkeye State, organized into a perfect little road trip so you can hit them all up in one single, delicious day.
Sound delicious? Ready to track down some good hole-in-the-wall BBQ in Iowa? Find a map of this tasty trip here on Google Maps. Want to spread out the fun instead? Try a restaurant a month for the entire year.
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