Easton Barbecue Fueled by Pitmaster’s Passion

Easton Barbecue Pitmaster Joel Easton.

Meet Joel Easton; a bartender turned pitmaster whose unconventional path led him to the bustling kitchens of Buxton Hall. Now, as Easton Barbecue Company founder, Joel invites you to savor his rich Carolina barbecue heritage, crafted with care and served up with a side of Southern hospitality.

Shepard Barbecue: A Carolina Coastal Gem

Brandon Shepard chops barbecue.

Welcome to the world of Shepard Barbecue, where tradition meets innovation, and every bite tells a story. Situated in Emerald Isle, one of North Carolina’s easternmost points, Shepard Barbecue serves the authentic flavors of Eastern North Carolina BBQ with a modern twist.

Doxie Guy BBQ Sauce & Eastern Carolina Corn Pudding

Doxie Guy BBQ sauces and their inspiration, Reeci the dachshund.

What do you get when you mix Eastern Carolina barbecue heritage, COVID lockdown, and a house full of Weiner dogs? We find out on The Low and Slow Barbecue Show as Doxie Guy BBQ introduces us to his barbecue sauce business. The Doxie Guy himself talks about the source of his sauce inspiration, his barbecue heritage, and his advice for business and barbecue.

Apple City BBQ Jalapeño Lime Sauce Takes Backseat to the Meat

While debates between Eastern and Western BBQ continue, in North Carolina there are plenty of barbecue joints that aren’t chiming in. Instead, for places like Apple City BBQ, the focus is on producing “properly cooked, quality meat” – and not on whether you add tomato to your sauce or choose shoulder over whole hog.

Benne Wafers and Barbecue Traditions with Hanna Raskin

Hanna Raskin's Benne Wafers prepared from Emily Meggett's Gullah Geechee recipe.

Like a fierce spirit of independence, food traditions run deep in the Carolinas. From barbecue smoked low and slow to Benne Wafers planting a historic place along the coast in the 1700s, the nation’s most familiar flavors grow in places with fertile food heritage.

Carolina BBQ Festival 2023: BBQ Pitmasters in their Element

BBQ Pitmaster and Holy City Hogs founder Tank Jackson in his element: whole hog barbecue.

Carolina BBQ Festival’s second annual installment delivered everything it promised. Carolina BBQ Pitmasters and barbecue fans together celebrating whole hog barbecue, the Carolinas’ rich barbecue traditions, various low and slow cooking styles, and a diverse community.

Is Brunswick Stew on the Menu?

Brunswick stew in jars.

Besides meat and sauce options, a good Carolina barbecue restaurant has a few common elements. Pigs of all shapes, sizes and personalities fill the décor. Paper towels are on the table. And Brunswick stew is on the menu.