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Murphysboro Illinois the barbecue capital of the state
Murphysboro is touted as the barbecue capital of Illinois hosting the Praise the Lord Barbecue Cook-Off September 18 to 20. The town hosts two Barbecue Hall of Fame honorees Pat Burke and Mike Mills and features eateries like Pat's BBQ and 17th Street BBQ. Visitors can explore Sultry shops, Big Muddy Brewing, Scratch Brewing nearby, and a Southern Illinois travel circuit including Shawnee Hills Wine Trail and Pomona Natural Bridge.
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Murphysboro
Illinois
Pat’s
Tower Rock Lane
Pat Burke
17Th Street
Mike Mills
Travel Channel
United States
Memphis Barbecue Network
Kansas City
Big Muddy Brewing
Brews Brothers
Scratch
Ava
John A. Logan
Illinois 127
Shawnee Hills