Barbecue is a distinctly American art form, much like jazz music and feigning an understanding of jazz music. Celebrate patriotic cuisine with today’s Groupon: for $8, you get $16 worth of barbecue fare and drinks at Smokey’s BBQ in Madison.

Smokey’s meatsmiths, drawing on the styles of St. Louis and Memphis barbecue artistry, craft a menu of flame-forged comestibles soused with hearty homemade sauces made fresh every morning. Each succulent entree, such as the barbecue rib plate ($9.97) or the tag-team plate of shredded beef and pork ($8.99), teams up with bread and two selections from a bevy of robust sides—which include cob-bound corn, coleslaw, potato salad, and barbecue beans—for a culinary partnership that's more memorable than Captain America's short stint with the Chipmunks (large, 16-oz. sides also available a la carte for $3). Opt for a chicken or pork sandwich ($3.96 for a large) with a smattering of crisp fried okra ($1.98 for a large), or tongue dive into a flavorful bowl of brunswick stew equipped with a cornbread buoy ($3.69). After replenishing your body’s vital sauce reserves in a more effective way than undergoing an expensive barbecue-condiment transfusion, stock up on sugar with a helping of apple, blackberry, or peach cobbler topped with an ice-cream corona ($2.93).