Uncle Beth's BBQ

Beth White and her son Matthew converted an old log cabin (formerly "Country Junction" pizza) in July 2011, opening as "A Better Place for BBQ." In 2013 they renamed it to honor Beth's niece Shayna, who was killed in a car accident years earlier—she'd always jokingly called her aunt "Uncle Beth." Now this family operation sits at a rural four-way stop, only open three days a week, no advertising, yet lines stretch out the door. Everything scratch-made: Texas-style brisket you can cut with a plastic knife, pulled pork, collard greens, sweet potato casserole, and the famous mac and cheese (recipe from Matthew's girlfriend's aunt). Signature sauces include blackberry BBQ, Bourbon, and hard-to-find Alabama white sauce. Jalapeño cornbread pudding is a must. Honda plant workers from Marysville are regulars. Snowmobiles, Jaguars, and tractors all pull up to this rustic cabin.