Smokin’ Guns BBQ on Swift Avenue in North Kansas City has been a contender in one of the most competitive BBQ markets in the world since it opened, smoking brisket, pork, and ribs alongside a competition BBQ program that has earned hardware on the national circuit. It appeared in Season 9, Episode 10 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, “Kansas City Barbeque Tour,” which aired July 12, 2010. Guy Fieri found a Kansas City BBQ operation that earns its place on a tour of a city that takes barbecue more seriously than almost anywhere in the country.
Quick Facts
Restaurant: Smokin’ Guns BBQ
City: Kansas City, Missouri
Cuisine: BBQ
DDD Season: 9
DDD Episode: 10
Episode Title: Kansas City Barbeque Tour
Original Air Date: July 12, 2010
Address: 1218 Swift Ave. N., Kansas City, MO 64116
Phone: 816-221-2535
Website: https://smokingunsbbq.com
Status: Open
What to Eat
The Brisket, smoked low and slow with proper bark and smoke ring, is the Kansas City BBQ benchmark that every serious pitmaster is judged by. The Pork Spare Ribs — the Kansas City standard rather than the baby backs — are meaty, properly smoked, and finished with the sweet, tomato-based sauce the city is known for. The Burnt Ends, the caramelized brisket point pieces that are the most prized cut in Kansas City BBQ, are the item to arrive early for before they sell out. The Pulled Pork Sandwich on a soft bun with house sauce is the everyday classic. Find a Kansas City hotel on Booking.com.
Plan Your Visit
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Address: 1218 Swift Ave. N., Kansas City, MO 64116
Phone: 816-221-2535
Website: https://smokingunsbbq.com
Status: Open
Triple D Essentials
Stream the Kansas City Barbeque Tour episode on Amazon and bring Kansas City BBQ home with Guy Fieri’s Kansas City Style BBQ Sauce and Guy’s Flavortown Dry Rub Variety Pack.
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Smokin’ Guns BBQ appeared in Season 9, Episode 10 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, “Kansas City Barbeque Tour,” originally aired July 12, 2010.