The South Carolina Regional BBQ Guide

The Palmetto State has one of the oldest and proudest barbecue traditions in the United States. From the fiery-spiced whole hog in the Pee Dee to the yellow mustard sauce and hash and rice in the Midlands, here's our survey of South Carolina barbecue.

An Introduction to South Carolina BBQ

Whole hog and chicken, mustard sauce and hash & rice—here's an introduction to barbecue in the Palmetto State

South Carolina Hash & Rice: A Primer

In the Palmetto State, barbecue fans love their hash and rice, an iconic South Carolina side dish.

SC-Style Mustard-Based BBQ Sauce

In the Palmetto State the barbecue sauce is bright yellow thanks to its solid mustard foundation

South Carolina BBQ Map

South Carolinians love their barbecue, so there are literally hundreds of barbecue restaurants dotting the Palmetto State. We mapped out a selection of some of the best and most representative of the state's distinctive styles.

For Further Reading . . .

Looking for more information on South Carolina barbecue? Here are a few books to get you started.