Tucked away in Knightdale, North Carolina, Prime Barbecue has built a reputation that draws hungry crowds from across the state and beyond. With a 4.8-star rating and a Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition, this spot is no ordinary backyard cookout.
Pitmaster Christopher Prieto brings Texas-style barbecue to the heart of NC, and people are lining up — sometimes for over an hour — just to get a taste. If you have never tried brisket that melts the moment it hits your tongue, this is the place to change that.
The Legendary Brisket That Started It All
Ask anyone who has walked through the doors of Prime Barbecue what they ordered, and nine times out of ten, the answer is brisket. Reviewers have called it the best brisket they have ever eaten — and that includes folks from Texas, where brisket is practically a religion.
The secret is in the bark — that deep, dark crust on the outside that locks in all the smoky, savory flavor. Slice it open and you find meat so moist and tender it practically falls apart on its own…