Our state has no lack of incredible barbecue joints to choose from, but you can begin to cover your bases with this tasty tour across the state.
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North Carolina’s Iconic Food Imports
There’s really no such thing as a Carolina bagel or Queen City gumbo. But if the following culinary traditions weren’t exactly invented in North Carolina, we’ve certainly made them our own.
I-95 Road Trip: The Science of Smoke at The Redneck BBQ Lab
The mad scientists of Johnston County have won hearts and awards with their smoked pork, chicken, and beef brisket. And the experiments continue: At The Redneck BBQ Lab in Benson, they’re always cooking up something new.
Grilling Out: 8 Dishes to Make for Dad
Fire it up for Father’s Day — June 20! — and wow Dad with a meal made entirely on the grill.
The Honey Hog Restaurant Raises & Amazes
In Cleveland County, a popular barbecue restaurant goes beyond the concept of farm-to-table: The pulled pork and brisket that’s loaded onto plates and into takeout containers comes from The Honey Hog’s very own pastures, right down the road.
A Tasty Trip to NC’s Backbone of Barbecue
Take a bite out of local barbecue in Goldsboro and Wayne County, where the slow-cooked, pit-smoked tradition is better than ever.
This Weekend in North Carolina: May 4-6
The perfect weekend to spring into May — festivals, concerts, and plenty of outdoor activities for everyone.
Richard’s Bar-B-Q
Good food springs eternal from Richard Monroe’s wood-fired barbecue pit in Salisbury.
McCall’s Bar-B-Que
These two men do barbecue on a big scale, but not by sacrificing quality. In barbecue-loving Goldsboro, they wouldn’t dare.
