North Carolina
North Carolina sizzles with BBQ pride on National BBQ Day
It’s May 16th, and that means it’s time to fire up the grill—it’s National BBQ Day! Across the country, pitmasters and backyard chefs alike are serving up smoky, slow-cooked goodness in honor of one of America’s most beloved culinary traditions.
Nowhere does BBQ quite like North Carolina, where vinegar-based sauces and whole-hog smoking define the state’s iconic style. Whether you’re Team Eastern or Team Lexington, there’s no wrong way to enjoy NC ‘cue.
Celebrating is easy: try a new BBQ recipe, support a local smokehouse, or invite friends over for a backyard cookout. Don’t forget to snap a pic of your plate and share it with #NationalBBQDay.
BBQ isn’t just food—it’s history, community, and a whole lot of flavor. Today, we celebrate it all.