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More of the best NC barbecue coverage in the state

Let News & Observer food writer Drew Jackson be your definitive source for all things North Carolina barbecue as the state embraces the country’s red hot barbecue obsession and a new generation of pitmasters make the new traditions their own.

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News & Observer food writer Drew Jackson ranked the Top 20 barbecue restaurants in the Triangle, with his top three spots going to Prime Barbecue in Knightdale, Sam Jones in Raleigh and Stephenson’s in Willow Springs.

Do you agree with his rankings? Now’s your chance to vote for your favorite out of the field of 20.

You can only vote for five restaurants at a time, but you can vote over and over if you’re super passionate about it. We’ll leave the voting open for a week and then post the results here next Friday, Oct. 13.

This story was originally published October 4, 2023 at 10:00 AM.

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Brooke Cain
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Brooke Cain is a North Carolina native who has worked at The News & Observer and McClatchy for more than 30 years as a researcher, reporter and media writer. She is the National Service Journalism Editor for McClatchy. 
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More of the best NC barbecue coverage in the state

Let News & Observer food writer Drew Jackson be your definitive source for all things North Carolina barbecue as the state embraces the country’s red hot barbecue obsession and a new generation of pitmasters make the new traditions their own.