Tucked away in Bluff City, Tennessee, Ridgewood Barbecue has been a beloved landmark since the 1940s, when Jim Proffitt first opened the doors of this humble roadside joint. What began as a small, family-run spot quickly grew in popularity thanks to its no-frills atmosphere, smoky aroma wafting from the pit, and word-of-mouth buzz that spread far beyond the Appalachian foothills. Over time, Ridgewood became a destination, drawing both locals and travelers craving its one-of-a-kind barbecue.
The menu has certainly evolved—adding hearty sandwiches, sides, and even unexpected twists—but many don’t realize Ridgewood has a “secret menu” tucked away for those in the know. Loyal fans whisper about off-menu favorites and hidden combinations that keep the experience fresh and exciting. Still, despite all the changes, the restaurant’s original hickory-smoked pork sandwich—the dish that put Ridgewood on the map—remains the timeless classic everyone keeps coming back for.
Ridgewood Barbecue Menu (Full Update Menu 2026)
Meats By The Pound
Item
Note
Price
Lean Brisket
(Lean Cut) QUANTITIES OVER 2 LBS SUBJECT TO SUBSTITUTION WITH MARBLED BRISKET UP TO 50% OF THE TOTAL POUNDAGE DUE TO DEMAND. Smoked for 12-16 hours and given our absolute attention. High-Quality Creekstone Farms Black Angus Brisket brings a little taste of Texas to Russellville! We include 4oz of bbq sauce per pound of meat ordered for free.
$32.00
Marbled Brisket
(Marbled Cut) QUANTITIES OVER 2 LBS SUBJECT TO SUBSTITUTION WITH LEAN BRISKET UP TO 50% OF THE TOTAL POUNDAGE DUE TO HIGH DEMAND. Smoked for 12-16 hours and given our absolute attention. High-Quality Creekstone Farms Black Angus Brisket brings a little taste of Texas to Russellville! We include 4oz of bbq sauce per pound of meat ordered for free.
$32.00
Pulled Pork
Fresh Pulled Pork is served at Ridgewood Brothers. Make sure you don’t pass up this classic! We include 4oz of bbq sauce per pound of meat ordered for free.
$17.00
Turkey Breast
A nice surprise to most. Our turkey is tender, juicy & a staple here at Ridgewood. We include 4oz of bbq sauce per pound of meat ordered for free.
$21.00
Pork Spareribs
Ridgewood spareribs are savory & smoked until tender.. A rack contains 12 bones, averaging 2.5lbs. A half pound typically has between 2-4 bones depending on size. We include 4oz of bbq sauce per pound of meat ordered for free.
$17.00
Bacon Burnt Ends
Salty, well seasoned bites of bacon. Try our homemade glaze we make just for these! We include 4oz of bbq sauce per pound of meat ordered for free.
$27.00
Cheddar Jalapeño Sausage
Ridgewood puts all of their effort into making our own sausages every week – made with 100% Brisket Trimmings from our restaurant and wrapped in a hog casing. These have the perfect amount of heat, and are one of the absolute best sausages in the State of Arkansas. 1/3 lb link. We include 4oz of bbq sauce per pound of meat ordered for free.
$6.00
House Blend Sausage
Ridgewood puts all of their effort into making our own sausages every week – made with 100% Brisket Trimmings from our restaurant and wrapped in a hog casing. These have a wonderful blend of seasonings and are mild in flavor. 1/3 lb link. We include 4oz of bbq sauce per pound of meat ordered for free.
$6.00
Chopped Brisket
Have some of Ridgewood Brother’s most popular meat chopped and ready for you to make whatever you want! We include 4oz of bbq sauce per pound of meat ordered for free.
$32.00
Sandwiches
Item
Note
Price
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Tender, juicy and just plain delicious! It is hard to beat a pulled pork sandwich.
$8.50
Turkey Sandwich
Our tender smoked turkey breast on a delicious Martin’s Potato Bun.
$8.50
Bronco
Pulled pork, chopped brisket & a layer of your choice of our two housemade sausages on a bun. This is a big sandwich!
$13.00
Brisket Sandwich
$11.50
Plates
Item
Note
Price
2 Meat Plate
This plate comes with 1/3lb each (2/3lb total) of two of your favorite meats & two sides.
$16.50
1 Meat Plate
This plate comes with 1/2lb of the meat of your choice & 1 side.
$11.25
Sides
Item
Note
Price
Cole Slaw
Ridgewood’s classic creamy, hand-cut slaw with a little tang and just the right amount of sweetness.
Potato Salad
Cool creamy potato salad that is highly seasoned and goes with any meat at Ridgewood.
Baked Beans
Southern sweet, and smokey with Ridgewood’s fresh pulled pork.
Creamed Corn
Quickly becoming a favorite, this creamy well seasoned corn hits the spot with just about anything!
Cheesy Jalapeño Rice Grits
The perfect ratio of spicy Jalapeños with rich cream cheese. Sourced locally from our friends & neighbors at Ralston Family Farms.
Pit – Smoked Green Beans
Seasoned and tossed in our homemade Liquid Gold Beef Tallow. A simple and delicious green bean.
Mixed Greens
Our newest addition and a house favorite! This blend of Turnip, Collard & Mustard greens is slow cooked with smoked turkey leg and heartily seasoned. If you are a greens fan this is an absolute must.
Mac & Cheese
Lay’s Chips
Classic Lay’s. Enough said
$1.50
Desserts
Item
Note
Price
Banana Pudding
One of the absolute best desserts ever. This is a Ridgewood fan favorite from the food truck days!
Key Lime Crumble
If you like Key Lime Pie then this won’t disappoint. Perfectly tart and sweet with graham cracker crust crumble on top.
Loaded Baked Potatoes
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Note
Price
Loaded Baked Potatoes
A giant spud rubbed in beef tallow, salted and baked to perfection. Served with homemade garlic butter, shredded cheese, your choice of meat and topped with green onions.
Loaded Baked Potato – Choose Your Meat
Package Deals
Item
Note
Price
Family Pack
2 lbs of Pulled Pork, 8 Buns, & 2 Pints of Sides. We include 4oz of bbq sauce per pound of meat ordered for free. Feeds 6-8.
$50.00
Party Pack
4 lbs of Pulled Pork, 16 Buns, & 4 Pints of Sides. We include 4oz of bbq sauce per pound of meat ordered for free. Feeds 12-16.
$95.00
Hog Trough
Pork lovers rejoice! 1 Rack of Pork Spareribs, 1 lb of Bacon Burnt Ends, 1 lb of Pulled Pork, & 2 Pints of sides. We include 4oz of bbq sauce per pound of meat ordered for free. Feeds 8-10.
$90.00
Cyclone Platter
A little bit of everything! 1 lb each of Sliced Brisket, Pulled Pork, Turkey Breast, Sausage Links, & 6 Pints of Sides. We include 4oz of bbq sauce per pound of meat ordered for free. Feeds 10-12.
$125.00
The Big Game
Order this for the big game! It contains: 1 Rack of Pork Spareribs, 1# brisket, 1# Pulled Pork, 1# Sausage (3 links), 1# Bacon Burnt Ends & 4 Pints of Sides. Comes with an 8 pack of Martin Potato Buns. This has about 7# of meat and 4# of sides! We include 4oz of bbq sauce per pound of meat ordered for free. Feeds 10-20
$165.00
The Party Animal
2 Racks Pork Spareribs, 2# Brisket, 2# Pulled Pork, 2# Sausage (6 Links), 6 Pints of Sides & 2 Packs of Martin Potato Buns.. This Package has about 11# of meat and 6# of sides! We include 4oz of bbq sauce per pound of meat ordered for free. Feeds 20-30
$265.00
The Family Sampler
A bit of everything. 1 Pound EACH of Brisket, Pulled Pork, Smoked Turkey, Bacon Burnt Ends, House Sausage and Cheddar Jalapeno Sausage A Half Rack of Spareribs. 1 pint of every side, or combination of your choosing totaling 7 Pints. A Quart each of our desserts, Banana Pudding and Keylime Crumble 18+ Pounds of Food! We include 4oz of bbq sauce per pound of meat ordered for free. Feeds 15-25 or 1 big BBQ loving Family!
10 Pack of our In-House made Cheddar Jalapeno Smoked Sausage. These cold packs of sausage are great for grilling outside or in the oven anytime!
$50.00
10-Pack House Sausage (Retail $60, Vac-Sealed)
10 Pack of our In-House made “House Blend” Smoked Sausage. Made from our fresh brisket trim with a blend of fresh garlic and seasoning these cold packs of sausage are great for grilling outside or in the oven anytime!
$50.00
Whole Meats
Item
Note
Price
Whole Smoked Brisket – 5.5 lb avg
5.5 pounds or more of our most popular item. Take it home whole whenever you need it!
$165.00
Whole Pork Butt – 5.0 lb +
Our tender, juicy pork. Smoked for 10 hours and seasoned to perfection. 5 pounds or more.
$70.00
Whole Smoked Turkey Breast – 2.25 lb avg.
Ridgewood’s juicy and smoky turkey breast. Average weight 2.25lb or more
$40.00
Whole Sparerib Rack – 2.5lb or more
A whole rack (12 bones) of spareribs. Not cooked too slow or too fast, these ribs have the right amount of bite. 2.5 pounds or more.
$40.00
Extras & Accoutrements
Item
Note
Price
Pickles
Made fresh every week. Delicious, tangy, crunchy!
$2.00
Martin’s Potato Bun (Single)
The best bun for BBQ.
$0.75
Martin’s Potato Bun (8 count)
The best bun for BBQ.
$6.00
Martin’s Potato Bread Loaf
If you don’t get a sandwich, then get some white bread!
$6.00
Sweet Tea (1 gal)
Made fresh at Ridgewood Brother’s BBQ.
$4.50
Unsweet Tea (1 gal)
Made fresh at Ridgewood Brother’s BBQ.
$4.50
Merchandise
Item
Note
Price
Mild BBQ (Jar)
A Ridgewood original recipe. Made for pork, but great on everything! Sweet and tangy.
$8.00
Hot BBQ (Jar)
A Ridgewood original recipe. Made for pork, but great on everything! Sweet and tangy with some heat. This is not hot enough to knock your socks off. Just enough to enjoy some heat
$8.00
Ridgewood Gold Sauce (Jar)
Ridgewood’s Carolina Gold is our most complex sauce and goes great with everything, especially turkey and pork!
$8.00
2oz Ridgewood Gold Sauce
Ridgewood’s Carolina Gold is our most complex sauce and goes great with everything, especially turkey and pork!
$0.75
Brisket Rub
This is exactly what we use here at Ridgewood Brother’s BBQ on our brisket.
$3.50
Pork Rub
This is exactly what we use here at Ridgewood Brother’s BBQ on our pulled pork and bacon burnt ends. 8.5oz
$3.50
2″ Sticker
Rep Ridgewood Brother’s BBQ on an item of your choosing!
$1.00
4″ Sticker
Rep Ridgewood Brother’s BBQ on an item of your choosing!
