Suggestions for must see stuff in NC

[Boatsb]

And by the way my favorite was made by the F.A. company.

 

[tellico]

Just go over to Trenton, about 20 miles S.W. of New Bern and stand by my grandfather's grave. You will still smell some of the best eastern NC bbq God ever blessed us with on this earth. He cooked his own for about 90 years, learning from his own father up near Greenville.

And I suggest you use the term "sauce" carefully down east. Yea, it is a "kind" of sauce, but easterners will take offense at the term easily because it's not mustard, ketchup, or any other that other stuff others rely on. We don't need it. Fighting words!

But I have to admit .. the Alabama/Colorado chain Moe's BBQ has the about best damn bbq I've ever had, including my grandfather's. It hurts, but true. They now have one in Wilmington, one in Murrells' Inlet, and 2 places in Asheville that I know of. Incredible que and sides to boot. If you haven't tried it, do so. http://www.moesoriginalbbq.com/

 

[Freeebird]

Just go over to Trenton, about 20 miles S.W. of New Bern and stand by my grandfather's grave. You will still smell some of the best eastern NC bbq God every blessed us with on this earth. He cooked his own for about 90 years, learning from his own father up near Greenville.

And I suggest you use the term "sauce" carefully down east. Yea, it is a "kind" of sauce, but easterners will take offense at the term easily because it's not mustard, ketchup, or any other that other stuff others rely on. We don't need it. Fighting words!

But I have to admit .. the Alabama/Colorado chain Moe's BBQ has the about best damn bbq I've ever had, including my grandfather's. It hurts, but true. They now have one in Wilmington, one in Murrells' Inlet, and 2 places in Asheville that I know of. Incredible que and sides to boot. If you haven't tried it, do so.

Thanks for the heads up on Moe's in Asheville as I have to make a run over there next week. I've never found any REAL Carolina cue west of Greensboro. We may need to do a background check on Tim having made that sauce comment.

 

[Freeebird]

Hot damn! Coming to Knoxville soon!

http://www.moesoriginalbbq.com/lo/

 

[Freeebird]

Now hold own just a cotton pickin' minute, Tellico! What the heck is "Bama-style pulled pork"?

http://www.moesoriginalbbq.com/eats/

And here I was saying we might do a background check on Tim! Somebody git a rope!

 

[Rickysa]

I've never found any REAL Carolina cue west of Greensboro.

Lexington (about an hour west) is the birthplace of western NC BBQ, and is a source of great debate among those that savor the hog. Downeast is whole hog with a vinegar/pepper sauce, while Lexington style is shoulders with a vinegar/pepper/tad-of-ketchup to turn the sauce reddish. Most joints have converted to gas, but a huge thumbs up to Wilber's since they still use wood. Grab a couple of sandwiches and some sweet tea from the take out line and thank me later!

 

[Freeebird]

Lexington (about an hour west) is the birthplace of western NC BBQ, and is a source of great debate among those that savor the hog. Downeast is whole hog with a vinegar/pepper sauce, while Lexington style is shoulders with a vinegar/pepper/tad-of-ketchup to turn the sauce reddish. Most joints have converted to gas, but a huge thumbs up to Wilber's since they still use wood. Grab a couple of sandwiches and some sweet tea from the take out line and thank me later!

Better dead than red don't just apply to commies!

Actually, a friend brought over some Western cue from Lexington, and it was mighty tasty for sure. Cole slaw was a bit strange, but it was tasty too!

 

[tellico]

FreeBird -

Yes, I was shocked when friends took me there after I resisted mightily. Moe's is closest to ENC bbq I've found outside of ENC. But then maybe I've just been away too long so hang me if I have violated my roots.

Nice one right down in B'more Village, unless you are banned from that area ... Other one is up north side in good ole redneck land. (Where you ain't a real woman unless you're driving a dually.)

Try it and let us know. Better yet, my sister and family can meet you there and get your opinion first hand, just buy em dinner.

btw, I live in Winston-Salem, near Lexington, NC p/t now. Don't even get me started on that mess ... ketchup is for fries only! A neighbor was one time national champion bbq cooker or something like that. Let me know next time you are near Greensboro and you can tell me about Moe's over a hushpuppy.

 

[Freeebird]

FreeBird -

Yes, I was shocked when friends took me there after I resisted mightily. Moe's is closest to ENC bbq I've found outside of ENC. But then maybe I've just been away too long so hang me if I have violated my roots.

Nice one right down in B'more Village, unless you are banned from that area ... Other one is up north side in good ole redneck land. (Where you ain't a real woman unless you're driving a dually.)

Try it and let us know. Better yet, my sister and family can meet you there and get your opinion first hand, just buy em dinner.

btw, I live in Winston-Salem, near Lexington, NC p/t now. Don't even get me started on that mess ... ketchup is for fries only! A neighbor was one time national champion bbq cooker or something like that. Let me know next time you are near Greensboro and you can tell me about Moe's over a hushpuppy.

I'm still allowed in Biltmore Village... well, maybe not in that fancy McDonald's with the fancy piano. How was I to know I wasn't supposed to play Skynyrd on that thing?

Everything you said sounds good (except for the part about me buying), and I'll check out Moe's and report back. Now if you REALLY wanna hear something funny that you won't believe, try a barbecue sammich from Bojangles. Yep, the fast food chicken joint. It is just like Eastern Carolina 'cue and even has cole slaw on it the way God intended. I was shocked the first time I tried it.

 

[Tim Powell]

jack

you are exactly right!!!! I will call you tim!

this is what kind of a friend i am to out of town hof guys. My cell # 919 255 0882 i will be around the boat all day friday and sat and sunday. Beat that to death

 

[Tim Powell]

Lexington (about an hour west) is the birthplace of western NC BBQ, and is a source of great debate among those that savor the hog. Downeast is whole hog with a vinegar/pepper sauce, while Lexington style is shoulders with a vinegar/pepper/tad-of-ketchup to turn the sauce reddish. Most joints have converted to gas, but a huge thumbs up to Wilber's since they still use wood. Grab a couple of sandwiches and some sweet tea from the take out line and thank me later!

You got it but be sure to get a large sandwich it will hold you till a late supper....My wife bitches every time i stop do not get the sweet tea but i always do

 

[Freeebird]

Tellico reminded me that I sorta left you guys hanging on my barbecue review of Moe's in Asheville this past week. Long story short, I didn't make it by there. Ended up eating lunch at Coach House in Black Mountain instead. Will be over there again no later than Good Friday and will give it a shot then.