I’ll never forget the road trip I took through North Carolina with my friends, cruising down the Blue Ridge Parkway, and stumbling upon a tiny barbecue joint in a small town that served the most incredible pulled pork sandwiches we’d ever had.
It was a revelation – the tender meat, the tangy slaw, and the soft, fluffy bun all combined to create a flavor experience that left us speechless.
From that moment on, I was on a mission to explore the state’s hidden barbecue spots, and I’ve spent years tracking down the best of the best…