People Are Driving Hours Just to Eat at This Hidden BBQ Gem in Illinois

If you've been looking for the best rib joint in Illinois, you won't be heading into Chicago for this one. You'll be driving two hours south of Rockford toward Morton, for what has been described as the finest rib joint in the entire state.

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Why Dac’s Smokehouse Is a Must-Visit BBQ Spot

Dac's Smokehouse sounds like a special joint. How special, you ask? They offer slow-smoked meats, house-made rubs, and plates so large that you'll be looking for a pillow afterward. This isn't just for diehards, either; they have so much good stuff on the menu that newbies, traditionalists, and long-time BBQ fans will be singing the praises of Dac's Smokehouse. They've built a longstanding rep for flavor and small-town hospitality that'll make you wish you could package it all up and bring it back home with you.

READ MORE: Illinois BBQ Joint Called One of America’s Best Places for Ribs

Worth the Road Trip: Illinois BBQ Fans Say Yes

The good news is that it's worth the road trip. The bad news is that it's a haul, but if you're bored and looking for that "hey, I just did a thing" feeling, topped off with what is supposed to be the state's best BBQ, why not try Dac's Smokehouse?

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