The Record · Raleigh–Durham, NC · BBQ
BBQ in Raleigh–Durham, NC, ranked by the locals who eat there.
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Editorial picks
Top 4 BBQ in the Triangle
Top Tier EditorialSourcesThe News & Observer (via Yahoo)Indy Week
- №1
Prime Barbecue
Knightdale
“The N&O's #1 Triangle BBQ — James Beard semifinalist Christopher Prieto's Texas-style brisket and mahogany ribs, plus Saturday whole hog with mojo and cracklins.”
- №2
Sam Jones BBQ
Downtown Raleigh
“The N&O's #2 — third-generation whole-hog pitmaster hand-chopping Eastern NC style, also on the paper's Top 50 Triangle list.”
- №3
Longleaf Swine
Downtown Raleigh
“Indy Week's 2025 Best of Wake BBQ winner — downtown whole-hog specialist delivering authentic Carolina barbecue in a modern room.”
- №4
THE ORIGINAL Q SHACK
Durham
“Indy Week's 2025 Best of Durham BBQ winner — longtime Triangle favorite and the Durham County readers' pick.”
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