rtc407 All American 6217 Posts user info edit post |
I love me some eastern bbq. Still, when I went on my NC bbq roadtrip, the best bbq I had west of chapel hill was Stameys. 2/19/2010 5:51:38 PM |
Spontaneous All American 27372 Posts user info edit post |
I find mom-and-pop places make better BBQ than corporate chains. 2/19/2010 6:03:04 PM |
sawahash All American 35321 Posts user info edit post |
^that's pretty much a given...I mean while I'll eat smithfields bbq if I had to pick between smithfields or the local resturant I'd pick the local one any time...especially if it's Wilburs or Little Pigs 2/19/2010 6:07:16 PM |
kiljadn All American 44689 Posts user info edit post |
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TRUTH
[Edited on February 19, 2010 at 6:30 PM. Reason : ahaha oops]2/19/2010 6:30:02 PM |
Netstorm All American 7547 Posts user info edit post |
For a couple summers me family had gone to a timeshare-esque resort in the mountains of West Virginia--up there they don't realize that NC is split over BBQ (I.E., people haven't been educated enough), they adore Eastern NC BBQ and were actually pretty AMAZING at making it. 2/19/2010 6:34:39 PM |
spro All American 4329 Posts user info edit post |
KC bbq sucks nads 2/19/2010 6:42:34 PM |
Smath74 All American 93277 Posts user info edit post |
to be honest, western NC bbq can be good if prepared right... but it will never be superb like eastern nc bbq. 2/19/2010 11:09:07 PM |
jethromoore All American 2529 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | "So is the gap between Lexington and the triangle just a barren wasteland of unsided bbq joints? is it the bermuda triangle of bbq?" |
I have found that it is mostly western style until you get to the triangle area. You will find some unsided places, there is a place in Reidsville called Short Sugar's that does whole hog but the sauce they use is neither. It is more like eastern but they add brown sugar which gives it a unique taste (it has always been meh to me). There are also places like Prissy Polly's in Kernersville which serve both styles and they are both delicious. When you get really far west you will also find that places mince the bbq which sort of adds a 3rd style. Where I grew up (north of greensboro) there is a place called Fuzzy's that minces the bbq and use a western style sauce. They also do bbq chicken the same way (I assume they smoke it) where it is minced and it is awesome.
Quote : | "Bravo! You combined two of the most entertaining tww topics...But nobody bit" |
Sadly I cannot take credit for that gem.2/20/2010 9:09:02 AM |
darscuzlo All American 1257 Posts user info edit post |
My first BBQ was eastern style (Parkers, greenville) and I Love their slaw, but you know I really like the western stuff too. It's kind of like when I go to the western part of the state it's a nice change. When in Rome and all that shit. 2/20/2010 9:17:35 AM |
Wlfpk4Life All American 5613 Posts user info edit post |
Allen and Son is some of the best I've ever had and it's on the other side of Chapel Hell, and it's eastern style. Bullocks in Durham isn't bad either...just sayin'... 2/20/2010 9:20:20 AM |
marko Tom Joad 72823 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | "harris teeter bbq = food poisoning" |
good lord agreed
especially the western style one
SHIT IS GROSS, MANG2/20/2010 11:09:56 AM |
JayMCnasty All American 14180 Posts user info edit post |
^^ allen and son...best bbq ive ever had hands down. 2/20/2010 11:39:32 AM |
khufu All American 2103 Posts user info edit post |
Eastern all the way, but western isn't bad either. 2/20/2010 11:47:23 AM |
Smath74 All American 93277 Posts user info edit post |
who the hell gets bbq from harris teeter? 2/26/2010 5:37:12 PM |
NeuseRvrRat hello Mr. NSA! 35376 Posts user info edit post |
i think smithfield's does 2/26/2010 5:39:15 PM |
OldBlueChair All American 5405 Posts user info edit post |
my Grandaddy made some of the best Eastern BBQ ive ever had in my life. SO GOOD
2/26/2010 5:41:11 PM |
Str8BacardiL ************ 41752 Posts user info edit post |
The BBQ Song
2/26/2010 5:49:12 PM |
marko Tom Joad 72823 Posts user info edit post |
not another 8/24/2011 8:21:24 AM |
Wraith All American 27243 Posts user info edit post |
Holy crap that mayo based white bbq sauce they have here in Alabama is disgusting. Regardless of whether you prefer Eastern or Lexington style NC BBQ, NEVER TRY ALABAMA BBQ.
That being said, do you guys think Bear Grylls enjoys Eastern or Lexington style? What about Les Stroud? 8/24/2011 9:31:40 AM |
GrayFox33 TX R. Snake 10566 Posts user info edit post |
I didn't even know there was another type of BBQ in NC till earlier this year when I was watching the Food Network and saw Bobby Flay came to Raleigh for "Throwdown".
To this day, I'm not even sure I've ever had "Western" BBQ, and I've been an NC native my entire life. Apparently I'm not missing much.... apparently.
Also,
8/24/2011 9:57:39 AM |
Krallum 56A0D3 15294 Posts user info edit post |
I'm Krallum and I approved this message.
4/18/2012 4:01:29 PM |
Klatypus All American 6786 Posts user info edit post |
krallum, that is not very nice. 4/18/2012 4:22:32 PM |
thx1138 Veteran 301 Posts user info edit post |
Eastern Style = BBQ Western Style = BBQ with ketchup 4/18/2012 4:28:22 PM |
saps852 New Recruit 80068 Posts user info edit post |
what the hell sis that a picture of?
and anthony bourdain votes for eastern nc so that ends that 4/18/2012 4:32:47 PM |
Klatypus All American 6786 Posts user info edit post |
it is a pig carcass from my forensic lab today. 4/18/2012 4:33:22 PM |
saps852 New Recruit 80068 Posts user info edit post |
wow, I dont see anything that even remotely looks like a pig 4/18/2012 4:34:39 PM |
Klatypus All American 6786 Posts user info edit post |
probably wouldn't be able to, it is in advanced decay. The orange stuff on the ground in the foreground? that is dried and hardened fat that has a mayonaise like consistancy.... you really cannot even see the gross stuff with this shitty picture. 4/18/2012 4:38:10 PM |
Roflpack All American 1966 Posts user info edit post |
It's Bar-b-que fact not fiction, wood cooking smokes the competition!
Skylight Inn, anyone? Pete Jones? 4/18/2012 4:53:45 PM |
ComputerGuy (IN)Sensitive 5052 Posts user info edit post |
Just had Starlight in for the first time last week.
SHIT IS AMAZING....at first...I didn't appreciate the lack of sauce...but then I was like OMG! Best $10 spent ever!
cornbread was good...slaw was great too! 4/18/2012 4:59:15 PM |
GREEN JAY All American 14180 Posts user info edit post |
short sugars. my family liked that 4/18/2012 5:04:51 PM |
ncsuallday Sink the Flagship 9818 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | "Eastern Style = BBQ Western Style = BBQ with ketchup" |
truth.
I like eastern bbq with western sauce on top. call that shit PIEDMONT Q4/18/2012 6:41:39 PM |
TreeTwista10 minisoldr 148222 Posts user info edit post |
http://wncn.com/2015/11/18/eastern-nc-barbecue-ruled-healthier-than-western-nc/ 11/20/2015 10:34:41 PM |
dmspack oh we back 25420 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | "to be honest, western NC bbq can be good if prepared right... but it will never be superb like eastern nc bbq." |
yep
and to be honest, most smoked meats are pretty damn good. but eastern is easily the best.
[Edited on November 21, 2015 at 9:39 AM. Reason : f]11/21/2015 9:39:11 AM |
The E Man Suspended 15268 Posts user info edit post |
What style is coopers 11/21/2015 10:12:54 AM |
synapse play so hard 60929 Posts user info edit post |
more like:
Quote : | "Eastern Style = BBQ Western Style = Eastern BBQ with a little ketchup" |
11/21/2015 8:02:20 PM |
Kickstand All American 11534 Posts user info edit post |
^^ Eastern
11/21/2015 8:55:24 PM |
Smath74 All American 93277 Posts user info edit post |
i'm in Memphis. went to the most recommended place from the 3 separate individuals who have lived here from the airport bar and the plane trip. ribs were tough as leather. i complained and they gave me a bottle of their rub... i wasn't looking for a handout but as a competition bbq novice, i offered my opinion. they admitted that they are famous for their rub and their high rate of tourists that is the only thing they focus on. Rendezvous. 11/22/2015 1:50:15 AM |
Kickstand All American 11534 Posts user info edit post |
I thoroughly enjoyed Rendezvous the one time I ate there. 11/22/2015 1:49:37 PM |