Est. Canaan, NH

Smoke Rises
Flavor Follows

Slow-fired meats and honest sides in the heart of the North Country. No shortcuts, just real barbecue.

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Low & Slow

We commit to the time it takes. Our meats are smoked for hours over real hardwood until they reach that perfect pull.

Locally Sourced

Proudly serving Canaan and the surrounding area with ingredients that respect the local food cycle.

Fair Prices

Quality barbecue shouldn't break the bank. Generous portions at prices that make sense for a working family.

From Our Smoker

The Menu

The Full Experience

Served with two classic sides

Pulled Pork

Signature

Slow-smoked shoulder, hand-pulled and tossed in our house dry rub. Served with tangy slaw.

Beef Brisket

Local Favorite

Texas-style smoked for 14 hours. Bark-crusted exterior, juicy interior. The gold standard.

Baby Back Ribs

Fall-Off-The-Bone

Full rack of pork ribs, glazed with our molasses-based BBQ sauce. Sweet, savory, and smoky.

Smoked Chicken

Half or Whole

Free-range chicken smoked until the skin is crisp and the meat is tender. Seasoned simply.

Classic Sides

Mac & Cheese
Coleslaw
Baked Beans
Cornbread

Our Story

A Tradition Built on Patience

Located right off US Route 4, Poor House Bar-B-Q started with a simple belief: good food doesn't need pretense. It needs time, wood, and the right fire.

We aren't interested in rushing the process. Every cut of meat is treated with respect, smoked low and slow until it's ready. That's the Poor House way.

100% Real Wood Smoked

US 4 Easy Access