Followin' the NC BBQ Trail

A few months ago, I wrote about the NC Barbecue Trail, and I just wanted to write a quick update, because I recently visited Hursey's Bar-B-Q again in Burlington and have a more current opinion on where it belongs on my list.  See below.

1. Allen & Son Barbecue, Chapel Hill
2. The Barbecue Center, Inc., Lexington

3. Bridges Barbecue Lodge, Shelby

4. Hursey's Bar-B-Q, Burlington

Hursey's is an institution in Burlington, so naturally I expected top-notch barbecue.  I wouldn't go so far in saying that I was disappointed, but it wasn't the best I've had.  Definitely worthy of being on the trail, though.  The meat had nice texture and moistness, but the sauce was a bit sweet for my liking.  The Brunswick stew was spot on, though.  It had a generous serving of meat, and the soup held its own quite well.  I've had runny and watered-down Brunswick stew before, and this one was far from that.  The slaw and mac & cheese weren't much to write about, though.  Hushpuppies were above average.  I finished the meal off with some peach cobbler a la mode, and it was ok - the cobbler was a little bready, but it still tasted good.  Definitely worth a stop if you're ever in the Burlington area.  Driving on I-40, you're bound to spot the billboard to direct you to a good meal.

5. Stamey's Barbecue, Greensboro
6. Lexington Barbecue, Lexington