Friday Find: BBQ Capital Cook Off from The Destination Magazine

A flyover and some photos from last year’s BBQ Capital Cook Off in Lexington from  The Destination Magazine

In a city renowned for its heritage of slow cooking pork shoulders over hickory wood that is known worldwide as Lexington-style barbecue, it seems logical that a barbecue cook-off would take place on our streets! Experience the excitement of international teams competing in Lexington’s acclaimed BBQ Capital Cook-off. Come Friday night and stay over through Saturday to enjoy the final awards and all the entertainment.

Friday Find: Bob Garner visits Southern Smoke Barbecue

From earlier this year, Bob Garner visits Southern Smoke Barbecue in Garland for UNC-TV’s “NC Weekend”.

The passion and creativity of the people behind Southern Smoke Barbecue, as well as their wood-smoked pulled pork and ribs, attract huge crowds to the small town of Garland, N.C. Bob Garner investigates!

Friday Find: CBS This Morning visits Franklin Barbecue

Yet another behind the scenes look at Franklin Barbecue:

“Franklin Barbecue: A Meat-Smoking Manifesto” shows what Aaron Franklin has perfected since smoking beef brisket for friends in his back yard. Franklin says all good Texans barbecue, but he is special: a James Beard Award winner with eager customers who wait for hours at his restaurant. Vinita Nair takes a behind-the-scenes look at Franklin Barbeque in Austin, Texas.

Friday Find: Bob Garner visits Red Bridges

Last year, in light of Red Bridges winning Garden & Gun Magazine’s Barbecue Bracket,  Bob Garner revisited the Barbecue Bros favorite for UNC TV’s NC Now.

Also, another congrats to Red Bridges for winning this year’s Thrillist Best BBQ Spot in America Bracket. That makes a repeat of sorts.