In North Carolina, barbecue isn’t just food, it’s identity. See how passionate rivalries shape the state’s most beloved smoky ...

Discover North Carolina’s legendary barbecue traditions where smoke, history, and family recipes define true flavor.

East North Carolina barbecue is typified by a vinegar-based barbecue sauce, which adds a simple but savory profile to the meat. Like all barbecue in the Carolinas, pork is the meat of choice.

For varying reasons, every restaurant on this list serves worthy barbecue, with an emphasis and weight given to what’s going on with pork — this is North Carolina after all. Here’s my list. 1.

The humble spot earned No. 12 on the list for its smoky chopped pork, scratch-made sides like steamed cabbage, collards, and black-eyed peas, and fried chicken. No. 7: Lexington Barbecue ...

Opened in 1986, this family-owned barbecue spot is known for its pork ribs, brisket, pulled pork, and dishes like their Kick-Ass Fries, hand-cut fries topped with pulled pork, cheese, sour cream ...

The humble spot earned No. 12 on the list for its smoky chopped pork, scratch-made sides like steamed cabbage, collards, and black-eyed peas, and fried chicken. No. 7: Lexington Barbecue ...

Matt Pittman highlights a North Carolina pulled pork recipe topped with sweet cole slaw and unique Cheerwine BBQ sauce made ...

Carolina barbecue fans, take note: This list includes all varieties of barbecue, not just pulled pork. Yelp #21. Cook Out – Rating: 2.0/5 (8 reviews) – Price level: $ ...

For varying reasons, every restaurant on this list serves worthy barbecue, with an emphasis and weight given to what’s going on with pork — this is North Carolina after all. Here’s my list. 1.