Since 1947, Skylight Inn BBQ in Ayden, NC has perfected whole-hog barbecue and earned a reputation for the best chopped pork ...

Chase a classic in Ayden NC where Skylight Inn BBQ plates chopped whole hog pork with crackly skin pale slaw and simple ...

This legendary barbecue spot serves a stripped-down cornbread that divides diners, using only a few bare-bones ingredients ...

Cornbread sliced in a pan, with one piece off to the side - Michelle Lee Photography/Getty Images Iconic barbecue restaurants uphold tradition not just in their meats — whether that's brisket, pulled ...

Southern Living ranks six NC barbecue joints among South’s top 50 spots in 2025. Skylight Inn in Ayden and Lexington Barbecue lead with traditional whole hog prep. Sam Jones BBQ and Prime BBQ blend ...

In the small town of Ayden, North Carolina, one family-run barbecue joint has been serving the same simple meal for over 75 ...

A trifecta of local pig-picking, wood-cooking barbecue joints has been nominated for a national reader's award to determine the best Carolina-style barbecue in the nation. B's Barbecue, 751 B's ...

That’s what happens when you dig into the baked beans at Skylight Inn BBQ, tucked away in the small eastern North Carolina town of Ayden. The unassuming brick building with its iconic silver dome ...

North Carolina draws visitors for its barbecue, offering smoky flavors, traditional recipes, and must-try spots loved by ...

Michael Letchworth, co-owner of Sam Jones BBQ in Winterville, NC, was named the Greenville-Pitt County Chamber of Commerce’s ...

It is no secret that North Carolinians love their barbecue, and one might say the long history of eating this smoky, tender treat has made them connoisseurs. So when they offer up their ...

Embark on our exciting road trip finale across the Southern USA, as we explore the art of whole hog barbecue with none other than North Carolina's pitmaster legend, Sam Jones! Join us at his renowned ...