These hidden Missouri BBQ joints bring deep smoke, bold bark, and local pride, the kind of stops you plan a detour around.

Kansas City is often cited as one of, if not the very best, sources of barbecue from around the world. It's hard to believe ...

Barbecue is a serious topic in Kansas, where you can debate for hours about whether you like your sauce sweet, spicy, vinegary, or any other component. Even without debating the sauce, you could go on ...