Kentucky’s Best BBQ, The Neon Pig is in Benton

While the Bluegrass might be best-known for fried chicken, there’s nothing quite like Kentucky barbecue. Kentucky barbecue is unique. This delicious barbecue sauce is tender, sticky, slow-smoked and tender. And while there are some legendary, long-standing barbecue establishments in the Bluegrass State — including an entire town known for barbecue — we’ve found what just might be the *best* BBQ joint in Kentucky.

Some believe there’s a pot full of gold at the end a rainbow. According to us, there’s a pot full of golden at end of the neon pig. This is barbecue golden.

Hutchens BBQ is a Benton, Kentucky barbecue restaurant that has provided delicious barbecue since 1948.

W.C. Hutchens’ BBQ joint opened in 1947. You could enjoy hickory-smoked BBQ, hamburgers or hot dogs, BLTs or hot hams with cheese sandwiches, cokes and fountain drinks. Also, you can get coffee, country sandwiches, and lots of milkshakes. This Kentucky BBQ favorite is undoubtedly the best.

Happily, not much has changed over the last ten years. The menu includes classics that have made Hutchens BBQ a Bluegrass BBQ icon.

(Also yes, there is an entire roll on the table of paper towels — you’ll use ’em!)

For BBQ lovers, Rib Plate should be a must-have. Served with two sides for *under* $10, this might be the best-kept BBQ secret in the Bluegrass State!

You can order the whole chicken for BBQ chicken. Perfectly seasoned, the whole chicken is cooked to perfection. If you don’t want to finish the whole bird, take the leftovers home and be ready for the best chicken sandwich in your life.

Hutchens BBQ encourages you to bring lots of food. You’ll want to try everything, even though the portions are generous. This is our 100% support.

These pies are fantastic if you’re lucky enough to be able to have dessert. Get it, no matter the dish! If you are too full to move, order a slice to take — your future self is sure to be grateful.

Are you a to Hutchens BBQ before? Do you agree that this small-town barbecue restaurant serves the best BBQ in Kentucky Share your thoughts on all things Kentucky BBQ in the comments below — and then hop in the car and visit some more of the state’s finest barbecue spots in this epic road trip.

Address: Hutchens BBQ, 601 Main St, Benton, KY 42025, USA

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