Branson and Arkansas restaurants make the list of the ‘Top 100 Barbecue Spots’ in America, according to Yelp

(NEXSTAR) – Americans are suckers for meats we barely need to chew.

Whether it’s a succulent pile of pulled pork, a slice of melt-in-your-mouth brisket, or a bite of falling-off-the-bone ribs, Americans love a great plate of tender barbecued meats that — if necessary — we could tear apart with a fork and gum down our throats.

To that end, the analysts at Yelp have attempted to determine the “Top 100 Barbecue Spots” in the country, based largely on the ratings and reviews of its online community.

Branson's Gettin’ Basted ranked at 38, and Wright’s Barbecue in Johnson, Arkansas, took the number 1 spot.

The full article is available at ozarksfirst.com.

(Story by Michael Bartiromo, NEXSTAR, found at ozarksfirst.com)

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