Readers' Choice: Which Patch in the Upstate Has the Best Barbecue?

Pulled or chopped pork, it's the other white meat in South Carolina.

And who does it best in the Upstate?

In our last , we asked readers in Easley, Mauldin and Taylors to tell us who had the "best barbecue in town." Now we are taking those three winners and pitting them against one another.

The three places have been chosen:

• Smitty's Country Cooking & Catering in Mauldin
• Diggers BBQ Express in Taylors

So which joint's barbecue reigns supreme? That is up to you.

Vote for your favorite place in the poll below, and don't forget to tell us why in the comments section.

To ensure more accurate results, we have instituted a new way to determine winners, by using a voting system that awards points not only for straight poll votes, but also extra points for comments, and reviews and ratings on Patch Places. Reviews and ratings can be done by clicking on your favorite restaurant above. 

Voting in the poll below is open until 9 a.m. Friday. We will announce the winner at noon Friday.

DISCLAIMER: Because this poll is not scientific, it is not the sole consideration in choosing a winner. The winner will be determined by the Patch editor, based on poll results, and reviews and ratings on Patch Places. Please vote only once per survey, per Patch. SEE NEW ATTACHED RULES.