1. Chopped pork at DCity Smokehouse
8 Florida Ave., NW; 202-733-1919
2. Tennessee BBQ chicken at Pitmasters Back Alley BBQ
4818 Yuma St., NW; 202-350-9791
3. Pork ribs at KBQ Real Barbeque
9101 Woodmore Centre Dr., Lanham; 301-322-1527
4. Arkansas-style brisket at Black Hog BBQ
Frederick locations: 118 S. Market St., 301-662-9090; 221 Shorebird St., 301-662-9600
Ijamsville location: 3323 Worthington Blvd., 240-699-0070
5. Kreuz sausage at Hill Country
410 Seventh St., NW; 202-556-2050
6. Brisket at the BBQ Joint
Union Market, 1309 Fifth St., NE; 202-714-3292
