Best Barbecue and Smoked Meats in the NC Triangle

Lawrence Barbecue and Sam Jones BBQ are top contenders, but don't overlook Dampf Good BBQ—there’s potential for a surprise upset.

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   Lawrence Barbecue - Cary

   A new and refreshed take on Texas barbecue from pitmaster Jake Woods
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   Dampf Good BBQ - Cary

   Top-notch Texas-style barbecue from the Dampf family.
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   Prime Barbecue - Knightdale

   A classic Texas barbecue joint from Pitmaster Chris Prieto
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   Sam Jones BBQ - Raleigh

   Classic Eastern NC barbecue from acclaimed pitmaster, Sam Jones.
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   East of Texas - Durham

   A new option for smoked meats and Tex-Mex eats.
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   The Pit - Raleigh

   The OG barbecue restaurant of the NC Triangle from Empire Eats.
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   The BBQ Lab - Raleigh

   A fun spot for Texas barbecue conveniently located at North Hills.
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   The Pig - Chapel Hill

   Classic NC barbecue from pasture raised pigs and hushpuppies
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   Longleaf Swine

   Texas barbecue updated for today's diners.

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