Lexington Barbecue’s smoky pork, tangy dip, and red slaw prove why this NC icon remains a true Southern pilgrimage.

Think you know North Carolina barbecue? The state’s most-loved ribs are hiding outside Raleigh, served by local favorites.

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 ...

For barbecue lovers, Lexington, North Carolina, is considered hog heaven. Located just south of Winston-Salem, Lexington’s claim to fame as the Barbecue Capital of the World spans more than a century.

Many of us who are raised on or reformed by incomparable low-and-slow Southern pork barbecue appreciate cabbage slaw as a classic accompaniment, whether spooned onto our plate (AKA our tray) or inside ...

In the never-ending debate over North Carolina barbecue, the west wins this round. Earlier this spring, Southern Living named the best barbecue in every state, and a Lexington-style icon earned North ...

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 ...

A barbecue joint ranks as the best in North Carolina — for another straight year. Lexington Barbecue is No. 1 on a list of top places to eat the smoked Southern staple, according to results published ...

There’s a different language to Lexington-style barbecue, and you’ll need to know the words to make the most of this famed North Carolina creation. Here is a glossary of Lexington lingo that might ...