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Grilled barbecue chicken on a plate
Recipes

Grilled Barbecued Chicken With Fred’s Sauce

Growing up, recipe developer Lynn Wells remembers her dad cooking barbecue chicken over his Weber grill, patiently waiting for the just-right temperature and dousing the chicken in his signature sauce.

by Lynn Wells
Sponsored

7 Stand-Out Barbecue Spots in Charlotte

In the Queen City, east-west divisions dissolve into a delicious scene that spans North Carolina’s signature styles of ‘cue.

by Jimmy Ryals
Cover of Ed Mitchell's Barbeque
Book Review

Stories and Recipes From a Whole-Hog Hero

A famed Wilson County pitmaster, Ed Mitchell, shares the stories and recipes that fill his life and plate.

by C.A. Carlson
Plate of Lexington-style barbecue, fries, slaw, and hush puppies in Lexington, NC
Restaurants

5 Smoking-Good Stops for Delicious Barbecue in Lexington

Dressed in a thin, tangy sauce and served with a side of red slaw, the signature style of barbecue in this city is worth the drive.

by Hannah Lee Leidy
Plate of Lexington barbecue.
Barbecue

Smoke From a Distant Fire at Lexington Barbecue

Having grown up firmly on one side of the Great Barbecue Divide, a writer travels west to open her mind and expand her palate. In the Capital of ’Cue, she comes to a conclusion: It’s time to clear the air.

by Katie Schanze
Barbecue and sides on a plate, Currituck Beach Lighthouse, and top seafood
Features

Our State’s 5 Most Popular Stories of 2023

From nine nostalgia-inducing hot dog joints to a visual tour of NC Highway 12, these stories about our state were readers’ top favorites this year.

by Our State Staff
Barbecue

Where There’s A Wilber’s, There’s A Way

For many, a trip to the beach isn’t the same without a detour through Wayne County to one of North Carolina’s iconic barbecue restaurants.

by Eleanor Spicer Rice
Recipes

7 Cheerwine Recipes

Don’t just drink your Cheerwine — eat it, too! From cakes to pies to cocktails, you can incorporate this crimson Tar Heel treasure into your next kitchen creation.

by Our State Staff
Features

North Carolina’s Agent ’Cue

There is no shortage of barbecue experts in our state, but only one hosts the NC State BBQ Camp.

by Jeremy Markovich
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