5 spots in Las Vegas to celebrate National Barbecue Month

Backyard Burger

Holstein’s Shakes and Buns, The Cosmopolitan

An 8-ounce patty is topped with a grilled hot dog, barbecued pulled pork, coleslaw, barbecue sauce, pickle and mayonnaise and served on a rustic roll with tater tots and fresh watermelon, $17 (or $13.60 with purchase of a signature Bam-Boozled Shake), May 23-31.

Brisket Biscuits

Yardbird Southern Table &Bar, The Venetian

Tender brisket is tossed with house-made barbecue sauce, smoky tomato jam, pickled onion and cucumber, $15.

Beef jerky

JoJo’s Jerky, Grand Bazaar Shops

Want some barbecue that’s a little less messy? Try this sweet, spicy, smoky chipotle barbecue jerky, $8.

BBQ Loaded Potato Skins

Double Barrel Roadhouse, Monte Carlo

Barbecued brisket and smoked pulled pork are stuffed into the skins and topped with cheddar cheese, pico de gallo, cilantro, sour cream and scallions, $15.

Tom’s Big &Sticky Rib Rack

Tom’s Urban, New York-New York

These St. Louis-style ribs live up to their name; after they’re smoked over hardwood, they’re double sauced and glazed with house-made barbecue sauce and served with choice of side, $23 for a half-rack, $36 for a full.

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