Hard Knox BBQ is all about our one-of-a-kind specialty rubs and premium meats, slow-cooked and enhanced with pecan wood.

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Champion BBQ

Hard Knox BBQ is all about our one-of-a-kind specialty rubs and premium meats, slow-cooked and enhanced with pecan wood. We’re blowing smoke and kicking ash all day and night in order to bring you the freshest and most flavorful BBQ in The Ozarks. Our award-winning brisket, pork, ribs, and chicken are sliced and served with juices still dripping.

Our Menu

2931 E Battlefield
Tuesday - Saturday
11am - 8pm

Located next door to Metropolitan Grill in the Regency Center in southeast Springfield, Missouri. Dine inside our casual space, get it to go, or have it delivered! Call-in orders accepted before 11:00 and after 1:00, with limited availability. All orders must be picked up by 8:00.

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Competition Meats

Sold in 1/4 lb increments, with options for combination dinners. Feeding the fam? Check out our family-sized sides.

Classic brisket, pulled pork, and combination sandwiches,

Between Two Buns

Classic brisket, pulled pork, and combination sandwiches, all served with our Knox pickles ‘n onions. Combo deals available. Follow us on Facebook for daily specials.

Crafted Sides

Finally a place where sides aren’t an afterthought. Chef-inspired dishes that are just as important as everything else. Try our famous Knox Street Corn (pictured above).

Signature BBQ Salads

Looking for something on the lighter side? Check out our fresh salads with your choice of smoked chicken, burnt ends, or brisket and chicken mix.

Try our homemade special recipe Original BBQ Sauce

Shareable starters and add-ons

Sharing is caring. Don’t forget to try our shareables and add-ons.

KNOX SWAG FOR YOUR INNER PITMASTER

Hard Knox take-homes are here! Try our homemade special recipe Original BBQ Sauce, perfect on anything you’re grilling or smoking. Want to rub like us? T-Bone’s Big Bold Beef Rub and Papa Pat’s Poultry & Swine Rub are available exclusively at our southeast Springfield location and Pits & Grills.

Papa Pat’s Poultry & Swine Rub

Champion competition dry rub with brown sugar and pepper.

Original BBQ Sauce

Homemade special recipe, perfect on anything you're grilling or smoking.

T-Bone’s Big Bold Beef Rub

Champion competition dry rub with salt, pepper, and garlic.

Hard Knox Spicy BBQ Sauce

Homemade recipe with a kick, ideal for those who aren't scared of the heat.