Turner’s Pit Barbeque
Overall Rating and is it worth a visit: 8.75/10 and Yes. A small spot in the tiny town of Berthoud, just south of Fort Collins. Walking up, there was not a ton of smoke in the air, but it was also 30-40 mile per hour wind gusts, so this wasn’t surprising. Upon entering, the first…
Pork Spare Ribs – 10/12/2024
Type of Meat: Pork Spare Ribs Type of Wood: Post oak and cherry Type of Seasoning: Richard Pergola All Purpose Seasoning Type of Sauce (if used): Recteq Original BBQ Sauce
Pork Spare Ribs – 7/5/2024
Type of Meat: Pork Spare Ribs Type of Wood: Post Oak Type of Seasoning: Salt and pepper
Brisket – 8/31/2025
Type of Meat: Brisket Type of Wood: Post Oak Type of Seasoning: Salt & pepper, no binder Type of Sauce (if used): None Smoking Method: Smoked at 250 degrees until reaching an internal temperature of 160 degrees. Pumped up the heat in the smoker to 260-270 degrees until the internal temperature of the brisket hit…
Pit Fiend Barbecue – Round 2
Overall Rating and is it worth a visit: 9/10 and Yes. Ended up being a lunch stop for my 36th birthday this year, and it didn’t disappoint. A top 3 BBQ spot in Colorado, that is 100% worth the visit and has delivered every time I’ve gone. As Mike, Juan, & Esteban learned the Texas…
Jabo’s Bar-Be-Q
Overall Rating and is it worth a visit: 7/10 and No. Located down in Greenwood Village, Jabo’s was one that was recommended to me heavily on a Reddit thread a few months ago, so I wanted to make a point of trying them out. Sitting in a small strip mall, there’s not a ton of…
Smokin’ Yards BBQ – Round 2
Overall Rating and is it worth a visit: 8.25 to 8.5/10 and Yes. This is the original location, with a second located in Denver. Situated right off the exit for Idaho Springs, Smokin’ Yards is a nice little pit stop either going to or coming back from the mountains. Situated along Clear Creek and the…
Switchback Smokehouse – Round 2
Overall Rating and is it worth a visit: 8.75/10 and Yes. This was the second time we came here, following a nice morning hike with the dogs. They can be found right between Bear Creek Road and Bear Creek itself, with Switchback being a cozy little spot with indoor and outdoor picnic table seating, and…
Busey Brews Smokehouse & Brewery
Overall Rating and is it worth a visit: 8 to 8.25/10 and Yes. Situated right in the heart of downtown Nederland, this is a unique spot that was a brewery first and has added a smokehouse option to it. While the beers may have been the original focus, the barbecue also delivers and making it…
Boudreauxs BBQ
Overall Rating and is it worth a visit: 8.75/10 and Yes. Located along Main Street in downtown Canon City, Colorado, Boudreauxs has a nice, inviting look and feel from the street, with a cool mural on the side of the building, and with the light smell of smoke enticing you to step inside as you…
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