North Carolina takes its barbecue seriously, and locals know where to find the real deal. From the vinegar-based sauces of ...

If the South is known for anything, it’s definitely barbecue — and a new ranking is spotlighting North Carolina’s very best. Southern Living released its list of the “Top 50 BBQ Joints” across the ...

Known as the Barbecue Capital of the World, Lexington is a must-visit for any serious BBQ aficionado. The city is famous for ...

Discover the North Carolina BBQ joint where Brussels sprouts steal the spotlight—smoky, crispy, and unforgettable.

Discover North Carolina BBQ joints so authentic they close the doors the moment the smoker runs dry — get there early or miss ...

Let News & Observer food writer Drew Jackson be your definitive source for all things North Carolina barbecue as the state embraces the country’s red hot barbecue obsession and a new generation of ...

See which were voted among the best of the best, including one that’s a CharlotteFive Readers’ Choice finalist.

A pair of historic North Carolina barbecue joints are snuffing out the smokehouses after a collective century and a half in business. Short Sugar’s in Reidsville and Kepley’s in High Point are the ...

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - Sam Jones BBQ celebrated its 10th anniversary on Sunday with a smokehouse showdown that raised ...

In barbecue terms, where pitmasters play with temperamental elements like smoke and fire, it’s tough to ever say what’s the very best of anything. Instead, when someone asks, I try to say what’s good ...

Southern Living ranks six NC barbecue joints among South’s top 50 spots in 2025. Skylight Inn in Ayden and Lexington Barbecue lead with traditional whole hog prep. Sam Jones BBQ and Prime BBQ blend ...