In a state better known for its chili and Polish boys than its barbecue prowess, this unassuming spot has quietly built a reputation that draws carnivores from every corner of the Buckeye State.

The smell hits you first – that intoxicating aroma of slow-smoked meats that makes your stomach growl in anticipation before you even reach the door. Pickles & Bones Barbecue in Milford, Ohio isn’t ...