If you are a meat eater and love good bbq, you should have this Montana joint on your radar.

When it comes to BBQ, certain styles are essential. There is North Carolina, Kansas City, and Texas-style BBQ. These types of BBQ are recreated throughout the United States, and everyone loves it. BBQ has you covered, whether you love pulled pork, ribs, burnt ends, or a good cup of baked beans.

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Montana has around twenty BBQ restaurants with different styles, but they are all fantastic. How does Montana BBQ compare to the heavy hitters in the South? We have that answer now.

Photo by Bao Mengiong via Unsplash
Photo by Bao Mengiong via Unsplash
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One Montana BBQ joint was named one of The 14 Best BBQ Spots in America according to Travel Awaits, and that's high praise.

Which Montana BBQ restaurant is getting all this praise? It's The Notorious P.I.G. in Missoula. The restaurant missed being in the Top 10 at #11 on the list.

The Notorious PIG BBQ via Facebook
The Notorious PIG BBQ via Facebook
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The Notorious P.I.G. has been constantly named the best BBQ in Montana or the Top 3. The burnt ends, spicy baked beans, ribs, and sides are all must-haves.

The Notorious P.I.G. was the only BBQ joint on this list located in the Western side of the United States and the only one north of Missouri. The rest of the BBQ joints were all in the South or North Carolina.

The Notorious PIG BBQ via Facebook
The Notorious PIG BBQ via Facebook
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I am a massive fan of Notorious P.I.G. and their BBQ. My sister bought me a hoodie from there years ago as a birthday present, knowing how much I love their food. Every time I visit Missoula, we have to go there and have some delicious ribs.

Follow 'Yer Nose BBQ in Emigrant and Piggyback BBQ in Whitefish should also be on your BBQ radar here in Montana, but if you want to try one of the best in America, head over to Missoula.

For more details, check out Travel Awaits.

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