Smokin’ hot: Michiana pitmasters are savoring the rising popularity of barbecue

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Brisket from Bill’s Bar-B-Que is accompanied by sauces and sides. The longtime Elkhart barbecue restaurant offers a wide range of smoked meats.
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Cedric Rollins checks the chicken and other meats smoking at That Guy’s Gourmet Ribs in Elkhart, Indiana.
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Frankie’s BBQ in South Bend
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Jeremy Vohwinkle, co-owner of The Prized Pig in Mishawaka, Indiana, places rib tips on a tray as he unloads the smoker behind the restaurant.
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Cam Snyder uses smoked meats as the foundation of his menu at Smokin’ Fattys, which opened in 2021 in Elkhart, Indiana.