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The Skylight Inn in Ayden, North Carolina

You know you're walking into a great barbecue joint when there is a pile of hardwood out back and two to three people chopping pulled pork right behind the counter. That's pretty much Skylight Inn, and this place has been serving the local community since 1947. Their brisket sandwich is a local favorite, but they also do really good pork dishes, and sometimes, you'll find a whole hog on the smoker.

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This place is simple yet satisfying barbecue at its best, and it's definitely worth a visit if you want to try Carolina-style BBQ at one of the best places around.