Where is the best Barbecue?

[Delhommey]

Adjective?

[Jackofalltrades]

I like Smithfields, but I honestly can't put anything above Ranucci's.

[Davidson Deac II]

Duh, I meant verb. But its not an adjective or a verb.

[Carolina Husker]

Lexington is king for me.

I think Mac's BBQ is pretty average. It's the sides and the beer that make it so great. And the beercan chicken.

[sunbunny]

Semi on topic... anyone know the best place to eat in Smithfield?

:S

Yes. Take 95N and follow the signs to Bill's.

[Woodcookedbbq]

Skylight Inn - Ayden, NC

Barbecue capital of the world.

[BBQ&Beer]

Another best BBQ thread. Thats almost as bad as another 9-11 conspiracy theory thread in the tinderbox.

Yeah and while it won't change any minds (like the 9/11 threads) it's constructive in that it gives people ideas on where to find good BBQ.

Now then....

I'm from Reidsville so Short Sugars always has a specia lplace in my heart.

Skylight is flat out awesome.

Lexington is great.

In Texas, Lockhart BBQ & Smittys are can't miss places.

17th street in Illinois is great.

Big Bob Gibsons in Alabama is fantastic.

Dinosaur in Syracuse (yes New York) is a good place too.

Gates in Missouri.... Hell I could go on for hours.

But the best IMO comes out of my smoker. I know exactly what i like & pulled pork with peach fire sauce an maple slaw reigns supreme.

[CatsMeow]

If you're ever down southwest Florida way, there is a place on 301 in Ellenton called Hickory Hollow. It's been there forever and is a total dive. The guy who owns it, and cooks, is from Wilmington. His mom grew up in N.C. too and his dad is from Virginia. So when you order BBQ, you can get it vinegar-based or tomato-based. He gives you a wooden board with all of his sides for the day (usually about 30 or so) and about 5 desserts--all kinds of cobblers and puddings. Whenever I'm missing N.C., I head up there--it's the best BBQ I've found away from home.

http://www.hickoryhollowbbq.com/

[Davidson Deac II]

Fwiw, true lexington bbq sauce is not really tomato based. Well, not exclusively anyway. Its usually equal parts vinegar and tomato sauce or ketchup.

[o803oVaDeR]

Wow! No one else has mentioned The Pit. Am I the only person here who thinks it is the BEST place in the WORLD!

[superdudeisgr8]

If you're ever down southwest Florida way, there is a place on 301 in Ellenton called Hickory Hollow. It's been there forever and is a total dive. The guy who owns it, and cooks, is from Wilmington. His mom grew up in N.C. too and his dad is from Virginia. So when you order BBQ, you can get it vinegar-based or tomato-based. He gives you a wooden board with all of his sides for the day (usually about 30 or so) and about 5 desserts--all kinds of cobblers and puddings. Whenever I'm missing N.C., I head up there--it's the best BBQ I've found away from home.

http://www.hickoryhollowbbq.com/

I live in Bradenton and have driven by this place a time or two. Guess I'll have to stop in and give it a try...

[CatsMeow]

You won't be dissapointed! Make sure you take cash. They don't accept checks or credit cards.

[sunbunny]

I've had Ed Mitchel's BBQ back when he owned Mitchel's in Wilson.

[GritsRgreat]

I'm a vinegar man myself but i do love me some Carolina gold.