In the rolling hills just outside Asheville, there’s a humble barbecue joint where the smoke signals rising from the parking lot tell a story more compelling than words ever could.
Doc Brown’s BBQ in Candler might be known for its meats, but locals whisper about a side dish that’s developed an almost religious following—fried cabbage that transforms a humble vegetable into something transcendent.
You might think you’ve tried every barbecue side dish worth eating in North Carolina, but unless you’ve had this caramelized cabbage creation, your education remains woefully incomplete.
The unassuming exterior of Doc Brown’s gives little indication of the culinary magic happening inside…