New in Durham, wood burners…
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Johnson Family BBQ
Posted on February 5, 2013 by Porky LeSwine
Our State is a Very, Very Fine State
Posted on January 26, 2013 by Porky LeSwine
Our State Magazine, which is a real gem when it comes to documenting North Carolina culture, has provided another reason to sign up for a subscription: barbecue. As reported in Kathleen Purvis’ I’ll Bite blog–and in the copy of Our State that arrived in my mailbox a couple of weeks ago–2013 brings us a series of Our State articles on barbecue. What could be finer than reading about ‘cue in Carolina? Well, other than eating it…
Until you get a chance to dine on some swine, or at least read the magazine, view the online Carolina ‘Cue section at http://www.ourstate.com/carolina-cue/
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New Year’s Diet in Style: Barbecue
Posted on January 4, 2013 by Porky LeSwine
Just in time for everyone to make their New Year’s resolution about losing weight: the BBQ Diet. Learn more–or don’t and make it up yourself–at https://twitter.com/BBQDiet . Sadly, the barbecue these dieters are referring to is primarily of the bastardized verb variety–grilling, by any other name.
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The Red Bridges of Cleveland County
Posted on December 3, 2012 by Porky LeSwine
Red Bridges Barbecue Lodge ranks high (very possibly first) on my fairly short list of barbecue places I have never been but am eager to visit. This recent “love letter” in the Washington Post has confirmed its spot on my list: http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/travel/a-love-letter-to-a-nc-barbecue-joint/2012/11/29/8e6eb3e6-301d-11e2-a30e-5ca76eeec857_story.html?wpisrc=emailtoafriend
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General Betray-us and the BBQ Mistress
Posted on November 12, 2012 by Porky LeSwine
Finally, an angle to the David Petraeus affair story that has caught my interest: North Carolina barbecue. See the vinegary details here. As the old Tar Heel State saying goes, “When Jon Stewart sweats through his t-shirt, it’s hard for a four-star general to resist an attractive woman who eats barbecue.” Once true, always true.
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Barbecue Festival Wrap-Up
Posted on November 11, 2012 by Porky LeSwine
Postgame video highlights, so to speak, from the 29 annual Barbecue Festival in Lexington. Visit the Lexington Dispatch for the video, and links to other Festival videos. Lots of (in?)action shots of people eating barbecue sandwiches…
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Guns, Gardens and Monks
Posted on November 5, 2012 by Porky LeSwine
Nice, brief feature on the legendary Wayne Monk of Lexington Barbecue on Garden & Gun’s website.
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New BBQ in Chapel Hill
Posted on November 2, 2012 by Porky LeSwine
It appears that Bart’s Old North State Barbecue, which started as a catering company and then a food truck, has found a bricks and mortar location. This one opened up right under my nose without me realizing, so thanks to alert reader Will for tipping me off to it. I’ve had these folks’ barbecue from the truck and it is quite good, so expect it’s worth a visit. I’ll be trying it myself soon.
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Greenberg’s Smoked Turkeys
Posted on November 1, 2012 by Porky LeSwine
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, it’s time to get serious about finding the perfect bird. I’ve grown fond of smoking my own turkey over the past few years. Smoking a turkey doesn’t take much longer than oven roasting, the meat comes out moister and more flavorful, and the oven stays free for everything else. Plus, you’re a lot less likely to set your house on fire than cooking the bird in a deep fryer. (And if you do set your house on fire, at least you’ll add a wonderful hickory smoke aroma in the process.)
If you want the taste of home-smoked turkey without the effort, I have heard rave reviews of Greenberg’s Smoked Turkeys. These birds are smoked in East Texas and shipped to your doorstep, wherever that may be. Now, I know North Carolina barbecue fans like myself are supposed to be suspicious of Texan barbecue but with a name like Greenberg, I think I’ve discovered a fellow BBQ Jew…
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Coastal ‘Cue
Posted on October 21, 2012 by Porky LeSwine
North Carolina’s coast is notoriously lacking in decent barbecue. However, recently the Wilmington area greeted two new restaurants that I hope (until proven a mirage) will bring some vinegary rain to the barbecue desert that is coastal North Carolina. Full story here in the Greater Wilmington Business Journal.
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