The recipe for a perfect Fourth of July calls for sunshine, fireworks and delicious smoked barbecue! In honor of this festive national holiday, we compiled a list of some of McHenry County’s best barbecue joints for your enjoyment. Hickory Pit.: Don’t let the casual ambiance fool you, Hickory Pit is considered to be one of the best barbecue restaurants in McHenry, located only minutes away from Gerstad Builders’ new home community in Liberty Trails. The professionals at Hickory Pit view cooking smoky, richly flavored barbecue as an art form. Their menu includes a range of items from pulled pork and brisket sandwich platters to American classics like burgers and sloppy joes. Having an event? A full-catering service is also available. […]