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Kojak's House of Ribs

Fodor's Review:

Few barbecue joints can boast the staying power of this family-owned and –operated pit stop, which had its debut in 1978. In the last three decades, it has earned a following of sticky-fingered regulars who have turned it into one of the most popular barbecue stops in central Florida. It could pass for a century-old Cracker house complete with veranda, pillars supporting the overhanging roof, and red-brick steps. Day and night, three indoor dining rooms and an outdoor dining porch have a steady stream of hungry patrons digging into tender barbecued pork spareribs that are dry-rubbed and tanned overnight before visiting the smoker for a couple hours. Then they're bathed in the sauce of your choice. Chicken also is made with the same Oklahoma recipe and, on the side, 'slaw and 'tater salad are among several choices. Kojak's also has a nice selection of sandwiches, including sloppy chicken and country-style sausage.

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