North Carolina has been hiding something from the rest of the country, and it smells like hickory smoke and vinegar. While other states argue about who does barbecue best, North Carolina just keeps quietly smoking the best meat in America.
Their family-run joints have been perfecting their craft for generations. The locals know.
They’ve been keeping these spots somewhat quiet, treating them like classified information you only share with people you really trust. Eastern-style with its tangy vinegar punch…