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The Food Network Says This Is South Carolina’s Best BBQ

Author Melanie Day

South Carolina is known for its BBQ. There is no shortage of fantastic restaurants across the state. But if anyone is a qualified judge for the best BBQ it has to be the Food Network right? Well, they have released their pick for South Carolina’s best BBQ. The results were posted on their website in an article titled the 50 States of Barbeque . And they chose Jackie Hite’s in Leesville South Carolina. Here is how they described BBQ in the state and their choice:

“South Carolina is arguably where American barbecue was born. Across the Palmetto State, pitmasters smoke pork just as their forebears did. One of the best old-school joints is Jackie Hite’s Bar-B-Que right smack-dab in the middle of the state. Hogs are cooked the old-fashioned way, whole over housemade hickory coals. Barbecue aficionados travel from across the U.S. for the Friday pig pull buffets made from half hogs pulled out of the box, chopped up and mixed with Hite’s signature mustard sauce. At 11 a.m., one half is served, so fans can pig-pick, just like South Carolinians did in the old days. At 12 p.m., the other half is put out to continue the truly unique feast. Hams, shoulders and midsections are sold Wednesday, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays.”

Now I’ve never beento Jackie Hite’s., but I’m sure it’s fantastic. After all the Food Network is no stranger to good eats. So when they say something is good, it’s good. I do however wonder how anyone can truly say something is the “Best” as there is no way they can try all the restaurants in the state. So take this with a grain of salt, but if you’re near Leesville it’s worth giving it a try! What do you think is South Carolina’s best bbq?

The Great BBQ Debate: North Carolina Has 4 Cities In Top 100

Here in North Carolina, we are serious about our BBQ. Not only that we pride ourselves on it. Whether it’s eastern or western NC, we do it well. And yes there are other areas of the country that think they are better, but we know the truth. While there are countless places to get mouth-watering bbq across the state one city that comes to mind first, at least for me, is Lexington. And shockingly they did not make this list. But before you go grab your pitchforks there is a good reason for that. This list is based on the 200 largest US cities, which is a category Lexington doesn’t fall into. There are other nearby locales that are eligible for these rankings though! The list was created by LawnLove and ranks cities based on their BBQ, though North Carolina didn’t rank as high as my biased opinion says it should have.

According to LawnLove rankings were based on award-winning barbecue restaurants, experience hosting a “master-level” competition, multiple barbecue festivals, and high ratings, among others. The highest ranking NC city was actually Raleigh, NC. And as a former resident who still considers the city my second home I can probably see it. The Pit is a Raleigh staple BBQ restaurant. But if we are talking quantity I think Charlotte outshines them. And then there’s the triad. Where did the NC cities rank? Keep reading to see the top 20 BBQ Cities (according to LawnLove) and where each of the North Carolina cities ranked.

Read the full article here.

  • Top 20 BBQ Cities In America

  • 20. Honolulu, HI

    Honolulu

  • 19. Des Moines, IO

    Iowa

  • 18. Montgomery, AL

    Montogomery

  • 17. Savannah, GA

    Georgia

  • 16. Tampa. FL

    Tampa

  • 15. Raleigh, NC

    Best Companies Raleigh

  • 14. Minneapolis, MN

    Minneapolis

  • 13. Cincinnati, OH

    Cincinnati, OH

  • 12. Richmond, VA

    Virginia

  • 11. Little Rock, AR

    Arkansas

  • 10. Houston, TX

    Houston, TX

  • 9. Chattanooga, TN

    Chattanooga

  • 8. Austin, TX

    Austin

  • 7. Kansas City, KS

    Liberty Memorial and Union Station aerial views, downtown Kansas City

  • 6. Overland Park, KS

    Overland Park KS

  • 5. Orlando, FL

    Orlando

  • 4. Springfield, MO

    Springfield MO

  • 3. Chicago, IL

    Chicago

  • 2. Kansas City, MO

    Kansas City MO

  • 1. St. Louis, MO

    Missouri

  • North Carolina BBQ Cities

    Raleigh previously mentioned at #15

  • 39. Charlotte

    Charlotte

  • 44. Fayetteville, NC

    Fayettevile

  • 92. Durham, NC

    Durham NC

  • 115. Cary, NC

    Cary NC

  • 130. Winston Salem, NC

    Winston Salem

  • 176. Greensboro, NC

    Greensboro skyline

Melanie Day is a graduate of North Carolina State University. She has worked for Beasley since 2012 in a variety of behind-the-scenes roles in both digital and promotions. Melanie writes about a diverse range of topics some of her favorites include travel, restaurants, Taylor Swift, and college athletics. When not at work you'll find her at a country concert or NC State sporting event.

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