Hudson's Hickory House, Barbecue restaurant in Douglasville, United States.
Hudson's Hickory House is a barbecue restaurant in Douglasville that prepares smoked meats including pork shoulder, beef, chicken, and ribs using traditional hickory smoking methods. Customers choose their preferred meat preparation style, selecting between pulled, chopped, inside meat, or outside meat for sandwiches and plates.
The restaurant was founded in 1971 when Buford Hudson opened it after learning barbecue methods at Old Hickory Barbecue in Atlanta. That experience in Atlanta shaped the recipes and smoking techniques used at the establishment today.
The place carries on Southern cooking traditions through dishes like Brunswick stew and cornbread muffins that reflect the regional food heritage of Georgia.
The place is easy to access, allowing visitors to come in and select their preferred meat cuts from the menu. Arriving early during busy periods helps avoid long wait times.
The establishment is known for Hickory Fries, a homemade dish of French fries layered with cheese, smoked pork, and house-made ranch dressing. This creation demonstrates the restaurant's creative approach to combining classic barbecue ingredients.
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