From UNC-TV’s NC Now, Deborah Holt Noel takes the viewer on a behind the scenes look at the Durham location of The Pit for a recent After Dark segment for the show.
The Pit in Raleigh is already an established institution, but their Durham location is quickly creating its own stellar reputation. Their whole-hog, pit-cooked barbecue and lively Downtown Durham location have attracted the attention of The Washington Post and The New Yorker!
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.
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!
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.