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 ...

The festival will feature more than 250 vendors with six different stages, performers, children's area, car show and so much more.

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 ...

Discover North Carolina’s hidden BBQ gems where smoky perfection meets decades of tradition, from whole-hog pits to legendary ...

The Lexington Barbecue Festival returns on Saturday, drawing large crowds for a taste of Lexington-style barbecue.

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.

Looking for the best BBQ sandwiches in North Carolina? Here are must-try spots serving smoky, slaw-topped perfection statewide.

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 ...

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 ...