Murphysboro BBQ Cookoff (Praise the Lard)
Murphysboro: The Barbecue Capital of Illinois
In Southern Illinois, near the winding Mississippi River and the lush expanse of the Shawnee National Forest, sits a vibrant community with a big, smoky claim to fame. Murphysboro, officially declared the Barbecue Capital of Illinois in 2014. But this isn’t just about pulled pork and ribs, it’s about community, legacy, and the people who turned backyard […]
Praise The Lard BBQ Cookoff
17th Street Barbecue
32 N. 17th St.
Murphysboro, IL 62966
Restaurant: (618) 684-3722
Catering: (618) 684-8902
17bbq.com
Pat’s BBQ and Catering
111 Tower Rock Lane
Murphysboro, IL 62966
618-687-4227
