Barbecue in Raleigh, N.C.

Bullet Bob · Jan 26, 2013

If you want NC style BBQ, get a chopped pork sandwich, eastern/Lexington style (same thing), with BBQ slaw.

I have never been able to figure out why people argue so much over what is or isn't BBQ, or why their states style is the best. Some of it seems to be in good fun, but....

Anyway, I've lived in several states and overseas, there's good food everywhere. People naturally favor what they know, but when I'm in a new place, I like to try the local specialties. Part of life's broadening experience.

Heck, I've even tried that stuff Texans call chili, which shows I have an open mind, and I'm willing to overlook the shortcomings, I mean differences, of other places.

Alnamvet68 · Jan 26, 2013

Yeah, I have an open mind too. I believe the best salsa comes from New York City if you ask me.

Ogandydancer · Jan 26, 2013

deralte said:
Wilbur's doesn't stand a chance in Goldsboro - the Democrats use it for their meetings. Good pulled pork bar-b-que is just down the street at McCauls - some of the best food in town.

Didn,t know about this one. Will definately be on my to try agenda next time i'm in the area.

64tinc · Apr 7, 2013

In Texas they throw a slab of any kind of meat on a grill and call it barbecue. NC has to be Smithfields. I have ate many times at Rudys. Sign says worst bbq in Texas. Big orange sign. It is of course a lie and I enjoyed many a slab of brisket from there and you order your favorite meat in pound increments. Pork pulled from a roast cut up by loving hands then a secret sauce added comes to memory whenever I think of BBQ. Get the side order of Brunswick stew. You will thank me for that information.

model17 · Jul 4, 2013

+1 on the PIT......Coopers is AOK, too but the PIT RULES!!!!!!!!!!!!

the ringo kid · Jul 4, 2013

You aint et great BBQ--unless you have eaten it at Blacks BBW in Lockhart, TEXAS.

model17 · Jul 4, 2013

Had the best barBqued pork tenderloin about 20 yrs. ago in a place outside of Houston called "County Line Barbeque" To this day it still stands out in my mind! Anyone know if it's still there??

the ringo kid · Jul 4, 2013

model17 said:
Had the best barBqued pork tenderloin about 20 yrs. ago in a place outside of Houston called "County Line Barbeque" To this day it still stands out in my mind! Anyone know if it's still there??

It is--or was when I lived in Houston. I only had the chance to eat there once, but loved it.

mjr · Jul 4, 2013

Not sure, but I think maybe "barbeque" may have to join the list of banned subject like politics, religion, etc. Seems to stir up violent passions.

vigil617 · Jul 4, 2013

the ringo kid said:
You aint et great BBQ--unless you have eaten it at Blacks BBW in Lockhart, TEXAS.

I reckon that's why there's so many Big Beautiful Women in Lockhart, eh Ringo? 'Cause that's where they tend to gather?

ralph7 · Jul 4, 2013

model17 said:
Had the best barBqued pork tenderloin about 20 yrs. ago in a place outside of Houston called "County Line Barbeque" To this day it still stands out in my mind! Anyone know if it's still there??

It's still here, I judge a place by it's brisket and County Line doesn't do it for me.

Supposedly the best brisket in Texas is done by Aaron Franklin in Austin
Texas Monthly magazine described it as "supernatural".

One of these days....

A day in the life of Austin restaurant Franklin Barbecue's Aaron Franklin, a BBQ genius: In the Magazine: Bon Appétit

Muley Gil · Jul 4, 2013

The wife and I watched a show about BBQ on the tube and Lexington BBQ in Lexington NC was highly recommended.

We were down in Winston-Salem one day and decided to drive down to Lexington. Found the resturant and went in. The meat had a good, hickory smoked flavor, but the sauce was almost pure vinegar.

Give me a tomato based BBQ sauce any day of the week!

mjr · Jul 4, 2013

Muley Gil said:
The meat had a good, hickory smoked flavor, but the sauce was almost pure vinegar.

Give me a tomato based BBQ sauce any day of the week!

Once you've had Lexington-style barbeque a few times, you'll begin to lose your taste for that tomato stuff. Your post made me hungry!

the ringo kid · Jul 5, 2013

vigil617 said:
I reckon that's why there's so many Big Beautiful Women in Lockhart, eh Ringo? 'Cause that's where they tend to gather?

Unkn but--when I was there -there were a few very pretty ladies eating there who were in their late 20s early 30s. They happened to have been some of the Hooters Ladies you see in the national ads-and were there for such a photo shoot. I hadnt had such a nice meal with great scenery in a long time--like on that day.

A bit about them--they have been featured on the Food Network as well as the Travel Channel--and are still part of what im told--a long standing family feud. There are two great BBQ Restaurants there and one is owned by the Brother-one by the Sister-who are the feuding family members. Also, if you want a great variety of --and I do mean--VERY Hot--sauces--Blacks is the place to go.

BTW--it's owned by a Navy Vet--who at one time--had lighter colored hair than I do--and mine is blonde

If ever there? try their Ghost Pepper hot sauce--but not much of it because its so hot--they will have to carry you out to your vehicle-in a bathtub full of ice. ;-)) I bought a bottle of it two years ago--and still have about 4/5th of it left.

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