2023 Colorado MICHELIN Bib Gourmands

"Owners Amanda and Jared Leonard and pitmaster Patrick Klaiber have a hit with AJ's Pit Bar-B-Q. From the white-washed facade and neon sign to the picnic tables and white metal chairs inside, this place smacks of a classic mom-and-pop BBQ spot. The menu is equally traditional, offering a feast of properly smoked meat. Cornbread leans inventive, and trust us when we say that you want the custard-stuffed version. Other items you'll want to try include plump and juicy sausage links stuffed with jalapeño cheddar. Beef belly ends are smoked for at least 14 hours before being cut into cubes, tossed in a citrus-chipotle sauce, and thrown back in the smoker to deliver these caramelized beauties. If you're so inclined, AJ's offers workshops with the pitmaster." - MICHELIN Guide