I used to be an avid backyard meat smoker because I lived in Florida where good Q is nowhere to be found. Why in the hell would anyone waste 12 hours watching a 16 lb. brisket cook over a hot smoking pit when they live 5 minutes from Bear’s, the best BBQ imaginable. They have a couple locations, but I like the one in South Slope near all the brewers. There are too many BBQ houses in Asheville to try to rate but other good ones worth your time are Twelve Bones and Luella’s.
Hours: Monday – Thursday 11am – 9pm, Friday & Saturday 11am – 10pm, Sun 12pm – 9pm
135 Coxe Ave. Asheville, NC – South Slope
Website: http://www.bearsbbq.com
PH: (828) 505-7088