The Most Exciting Dishes at American Barbecue Restaurants May Not Be the Meat

The Most Exciting Dishes at American Barbecue Restaurants May Not Be the Meat

Barbecue sides like Sichuan collards and cardamom cornbread are shaking up the traditional format — and diners can't get enough.Credit: Photo by Jessica Attie / LeRoy & LewisOn most barbecue menus across the United States, traditional sides like slaw, beans, and potato salad are common. But a growing number of pitmasters and chefs are expanding how the category is defined. Sides have become a place where chefs can express their regional identity…