Head to the Sandhills for a feast of smoked meat, barbecue traditions, and plentiful camaraderie at this annual end-of-summer event.
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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.
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.
Our State Knows Best: Barbecue
Find out what three pitmasters have to say about cooking low and slow, their best tips for backyard beginners, and the cardinal rule of smoking ’cue: patience.