Happy Tasty Tuesday: Best BBQ in NC

  

 We thank our Hostess Sandee at Comedy Plus

There is a friendly rival between 

**Southern NC BBQ, Eastern NC and Western NC on the 

best BBQ.  (see below)

We are 200%  Team Eastern Pork BBQ.

Our favorite BBQ in Raleigh is Clyde Cooper's
Established in 1938 in downtown Raleigh.
Recently their location in Raleigh was purchased for 'new and improved development'
Happy to say Clyde Cooper's found a new and funky location just a 
few miles from us.  
They bought a gas station on a very busy corner..
outside dining where the gas pumps were located 

and OMDs OMCs they are thriving and surviving.  
I love  this sign

Bryan often orders the pulled pork BBQ platter with slaw, pulled pork BBQ,
hush puppies** and pork skin 

I like a pulled pork BBQ sandwich, hush puppies and French fries.

When you are seated, you receive a token with the name of your server

Recently ours was Keko

Here are a few fun photos from inside and some pictures of their history

In case you aren't familiar with the term SOIEEE

it is a term used by hog farmers to call the hogs and THEY come. 

*This hush puppies recipe is perfectly savory and full of Southern charm. Ready to eat in no time, these fried dough balls are easy to make and will have everyone reaching for seconds. Hush puppies are tiny bites of savory goodness featuring ingredients like cornmeal, onion and jalapeno. A fan-favorite for parties or served along with your favorite Southern-inspired meal, this is a recipe you shouldn’t be hush-hush about. For a balanced Louisiana meal, pair this hush puppies recipe with a Spicy Shrimp Po’Boy, Shrimp and Grits or a Catfish Fry. Photo Credit: Buzzfeed Tasty

**There are three BBQ sauces specific to the Carolinas:

• Eastern North Carolina Vinegar BBQ Sauce: Traditional vinegar sauce contains no tomato products and instead uses a tart combination of vinegar, hot sauce, and spices. It is much thinner in consistency than ‘traditional’ BBQ sauce and tangy and spicy in taste.
• South Carolina Mustard BBQ Sauce: Known as ‘Carolina Gold,’ this sauce contains a mixture of yellow mustard and vinegar as well as seasonings. It is rich, tangy, and zingy in flavor.
• Western North Carolina BBQ Sauce: Also known as Lexington-style or Piedmont, this sauce is vinegar-based and seasoned with ketchup, red pepper flakes, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and spices. It is slightly sweeter in taste and pairs well with pork shoulder.