When it comes to barbecue, Alabama doesn't just bring the heat, it brings the smoke, the sauce and the soul.

Three legendary joints from the Heart of Dixie have just landed on Southern Living's coveted top 50 barbecue joints in the South list , proving once again that in Alabama, barbecue isn't a meal, it's a way of life.

Here's what Alabama is serving and why Southern Living says they're the best of the best in the state.

Dreamland Bar-B-Que

Located in Tuscaloosa, this barbecue joint is an Alabama icon for good reason. As Southern Living puts it, "Dreamland does it better than anyone else," searing meaty slabs hot and fast over a blazing hickory fire in a big brick pit. While the brand now spans three states, it's the original red cinderblock building in Tuscaloosa that delivers t

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