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Lexington, North Carolina food bleg

Like to shop? [In Lexington] you’ll find North Carolina’s largest True Value Hardware store, the largest dealer of Boyd Bear® Collectibles, and a dress and quilt fabric shop.

Here is the link. But no, I want barbecue, and your recommendations are most welcome. I am hoping that Kevin Grier, now visiting at Duke, will drive out to meet me for some pulled pork.

Posted by Tyler Cowen on December 7, 2005 at 03:56 PM in Food and Drink | Permalink

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Comments

If you want North Carolina's best barbeque, you're in the wrong part of the state; Lexington is high on marketing, but low on the hog. Hop back in your car and motor east to Goldsboro and Wilber's. On the way, stop at Allen & Son, between Chapel Hill and Hillsborough on Hwy 86. Parker's and Mitchell's in Wilson are also worth taste. Avoid the overhyped Bullock's in Durham, near Duke, and the equally hyped Dip's in Chapel Hill, near UNC. For an upscale take on the tradition, try Crook's in Chapel Hill.

Posted by: Tim G. at Dec 7, 2005 5:13:27 PM

I concur about Dip's in CH.

Bullock's barbeque isn't anything special, but their Brunswick Stew is the best I've ever had.

Posted by: ptm at Dec 7, 2005 6:08:54 PM

Agree that Allen & Son has the best pure Eastern-style barbeque in the area, using hickory wood for their fire. Dip's is a different type of place, not for barbeque at all but some of their other things are good. Bullock's barbeque is ok-- actually I'd say it's pretty good for a place that uses gas-- but their real advantage is in the profusion of side dishes and other entrees, their Brunswick stew, and their desserts. They do a nice all you can eat family style meal with barbecue, fried chicken, Brunswick stew, and many sides.

Dillard's in Durham is a rare example of South Carolina-style mustard sauce in NC, and worth a look if you want to see that style.

I'm not going to tell you how to get western NC-style barbecue, like those heretics serve in Lexington. Sorry. Ketchup is an abomination in barbecue, fit only for those who don't know how to cook their pork.

Posted by: John Thacker at Dec 7, 2005 6:38:23 PM

Also, North Carolina-style barbecue is only somewhat rarely pulled, technically. Chopped (eastern) or sliced (western) is more common.

Posted by: John Thacker at Dec 7, 2005 7:06:40 PM

Some Lexington BBQ pointers at:

http://www.chowhound.com/south/boards/south/messages/24112.html

Posted by: JB at Dec 7, 2005 7:27:56 PM

You should go to Smithfields. They have a number of locations and serve pulled pork with a vinegar sauce. *Delicious*

Posted by: winterspeak at Dec 7, 2005 10:02:56 PM

Here's a reference:
http://www.ibiblio.org/lineback/bbq/jnts.htm

I envy you your research. Carolina que seems to be like Texas que in that it has a lot of regional variation, as compared to the Memphis and Kansas City styles.

I have kin in S. Virginia, and their BBQs all brag they serve "authentic north carolina style. See: http://www.hillcitybbq.com/default.asp

Posted by: KevinM at Dec 7, 2005 11:38:39 PM

I second the "Lexington Collection" link - they definately know what they're talking about. Allen & Son's is the best in the Triangle; Crook's Corner is quaint and has a great history but the only really good thing on their menu these days is the shrimp and grits.

Posted by: MITEcon / NC native at Dec 8, 2005 10:11:50 AM

Allen & Son's is very much the best in the triangle. There is truly great beef brisket at the Q-shack in durham, but that is not what you are here for. Skip Bullocks. Stamey's BBQ in Greensboro is good, but not as good as Allen & Son's.

Posted by: tof at Dec 8, 2005 11:39:09 AM

To be fair, the sauce at Bullocks is the best around.

Posted by: tof at Dec 8, 2005 11:40:58 AM

Good suggestions above, especially Allen & Son. But if you're on a Quest, then take Tim G's suggestion, and head to Goldsboro and Wilbur's. They're one of the remaining wood open pit places around - surprisingly they cook with oak rather than the more popular hickory.

I've eaten a lot of BBQ, and for my money, Wilbur's beats them all.

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