Sure, the smokehouses you could go to were great, but the real magic was the local mom & pop shops. The northeast may not have the same reputation for smoked meats, but that doesn't mean we're slacking up here...Get our free mobile appTroy Pig OutEvery year, the city of Troy turns into the BBQ center of the Capital Region with Troy Pig Out. Downtown Troy gets packed with local Restaurants and pitmasters who will duke it out to see who has the best BBQ in Troy for the 2026 Pig Out Title. The event is free and open to the public, so stop by, grab some bites (sold separately), and cast your vote for the best BBQ in Troy! Events at the Pig OutThere will be several events at the Pig Out, so make sure to check them all out!