The NC Barbecue BBQ Trail

beebo
06/12 12:43 PM

I like that Pete Jones’ Skylight Inn was the first stop - like it should be.

revolu
06/12 12:46 PM

super interesting.  two words, many syllables: lexington barbeque.

the bestests!

Walker
06/12 06:27 PM

B’s BBQ is pretty amazing.  During the week they are typically sold out of Q by noon.  People start lining up between 10:30 and 11:00 AM.

I few years back Greenville wanted to widen the road that B’s is on, taking away most their land.  B’s threatened to shut-down…the road project got scrapped.

roi
06/13 12:25 AM

Eastern BBQ is the best….in Raleigh Cooper’s BBQ is number #1.

tc
06/13 06:56 PM

It’s a misconception that Lexington bbq is about the sauce, it’s all about the meat.  They’ll bring you extra sauce if you want.

Really, the only difference is Lexington uses just the shoulder (which is best), they make red slaw (which is better, mayo should never touch my Q). 

oh yeah, my vote, Lexington is best.  (I don’t even call it western, it all comes from lexington, in one way or another)

mtc
06/14 02:37 PM

you cannot beat B’s.  place has no phone and cash only.  get there early am for the ribs.

packpigskinfan25
06/14 03:10 PM

I’ll stick with Wilber’s!

=)

revolu
06/14 05:53 PM

tc - right on!

Kevin
06/14 11:51 PM

I hope I don’t offend anyone.  Lexington bbq blows. 

On a serious note.  I don’t think you can begin to look at NC BBQ heritage without first having a look at church bbq sales and pig pickens.  Church BBQs served as the genesis for many great BBQ restaurants.

VaNC
06/15 12:01 AM

As long as the church’s actually cook their Q and don’t just get one of those semi’s to back up and serve stuff cooked yesterday.

revolu
06/16 10:37 AM

offended no.  i just know you’re wrong.

burgeoningfoodie
06/16 01:41 PM

Is it just me or is anyone else not able to see the video on this page?

MMI
06/16 03:53 PM

I happen to really *like* LexBBQ, but it’s just not my absolute favorite.  It doesn’t seem to have that **POW!** flavor of smoke and porky goodness that others do.

Put it this way—if I am driving within 20 miles of LexBBQ, I’ll make a special detour to get some.  At the same time, it’s not going to be the REASON for my trip like some other joints have become.  I love it, but I’m not steppin’ over my Mama to get some.

tc
06/16 04:28 PM

MMI, just out of curiosity, what places do you like better?

(and by Lexington BBQ, we are talking about the restaurant with that name, and not just any place in that town?)

MMI
06/16 04:36 PM

Didn’t we already do this? 

Anyway, Allen & Son is my favorite, and perhaps the sole establishment that can make me embark on a 40 minute drive for the sole purpose of giving them my money.

Yep…I meant the actual establishment of LexBBQ (a.k.a. “Honey Monk’s”) vs. the area’s restaurants as a whole.  Actually, there are some people who swear by Monk’s local competitor’s.  I hate to say it, but I have yet to sample their wares.  I’ll fix that if I can ever find myself in Lexington and actually bypass Monk’s.

MMI
06/16 04:37 PM

Oh, and like you, I do not consider LexBBQ as being a true representation of “Western NC style.”  It’s more of a hybrid, and I mean that in a good way.

beebo
06/16 04:39 PM

All of this Lexington “BBQ” is such a waste of time. We all know - regardless if we can admit it or not - that eastern NC BBQ is the only ‘cue that matters.

MMI
06/16 04:42 PM

Silly rabbit.  I like it best, but how can you know for sure if you don’t try it other ways for comparison?

Anton
06/16 06:17 PM

All this talk about NC BBQ is making me miss Texas BBQ even more… smoked brisket, turkey, sausages served sauce-free with bread, onions, and pickles. If you like sauce, add it, if not, get to eatin’.
Pork fans, bite your tongue for this one: Can anyone suggest any places in Raleigh for smoked brisket? I’ve been to Coopers, but didn’t notice if they had brisket on the menu at the time. In the meantime, I guess I’ll try to give pork ‘que another shot.

revolu
06/16 06:55 PM

yea TC - im specifically referring to the lovely joint named “lexington bbq” - texas bbq is a whole other glorious thing unto itself.  i do miss it.

MMI
06/16 09:07 PM

I believe that Danny’s BBQ serves brisket.  Maybe The Barbecue Joint in Chapel Hill does, as well.

Tc
06/16 10:43 PM

The Pit actually has some pretty tasty brisket, not that I’m an expert on good brisket.

kg
06/18 03:46 PM

like tc said, the pit serves it and it’s good… for nc.

Anton
06/22 04:38 PM

Thanks for the brisket information everyone.