Meat Me in KC

Barbecue is a Kansas City staple blogger Jenny Vergara reveals where to get saucy.

1. ARTHUR BRYANT’S “It’s a local legend and the best place in town to get a tender, smoky beef brisket sandwich on white bread. Ribs are also a specialty.” 1727 Brooklyn Ave; 816-231-1123; www.arthurbryantsbbq.com

2. OKLAHOMA JOE’S BARBECUE “Two barbecue-competition champs opened up shop and serve pulled pork sandwiches topped with coleslaw.” 3002 W 47th Ave; 913-722-3366; www.oklahomajoesbbq.com

3. LC’S BAR-B-QUE “Burnt ends, a KC specialty, rule here. You get charred bits of meat, found at the ends of beef brisket, smothered in sauce.” 5800 Blue Pkwy; 816-923-4484; www.lcsbar-b-que.nv.switchboard.com

4. WOODYARD BAR-B-QUE “Th ey supply wood to all the local barbecue teams and also make a mean smoked chicken. Th e juicy meat falls off the bone.” 3001 Merriam Ln; 913-362-8000; www.woodyardbbq.com

5. FIORELLA’S JACK STACK BARBECUE “Our ‘fancy’ barbecue place in town has a rich family history and excellent lamb ribs with a slight gaminess.” 13441 Holmes Rd; 816-942-9141; www.jackstackbbq.com

Vergara blogs about Kansas City’s culinary scene at making www.afoodie.com.