Skylight Inn BBQ in Ayden, North Carolina
You will often hear “pilgrimage” thrown around in the BBQ scene, but the word is a great way to talk about the trip you make to go to Skylight Inn. Any barbecue lover will agree with this. You will pass by a lot of abandoned barns on the way to the North Carolina town. It is not a stretch to say that farmers in the area have eaten plenty of chopped pork sandwiches in the past. The business has been in operation for more than 70 years now, but the townsfolk can’t get enough of it. If you are not yet full after eating the iconic pork sandwich, you might want to head to the other joint by pitmaster Sam Jones. It offers an even bigger menu and a wide selection of local draft beer only eight miles away.
Skylight Inn BBQ In Ayden, North Carolina
Smitty’s Market in Lockhart, Texas
When you walk into Smitty’s, you are going to be in for a treat. You need to walk past the huge fire that fuels the brick pits. The public foyer and pit room are both covered in black soot from all the years of indoor cooking that they have seen. The pit room and queue to buy meat cannot be separated. Texas BBQ is best known for its indirect approach to smoking meat. This establishment has since perfected this technique. The pork ribs, brisket, and jalapeno sausage are all served off the pit after going through a big wooden chopping block right behind the register. In our opinion, all roads should lead to this place!
Smitty’s Market In Lockhart, Texas
