Lexington Barbecue #1

"The classic Lexington barbecue sandwich: pork shoulder chopped into moist hash, barely flavored with vinegar sauce and crowned with zesty slaw -- all in a supersoft bun."
Michael Stern






"The peach cobbler on the left is almost always on the menu. The berry cobbler on the right is usually only available the first weekend of each month. This is good enough to plan your schedule around!"
Cliff Strutz



"When we introduced ourselves to owner Wayne Monk and told him how much we enjoyed his BBQ, he took us in the back and gave us a tour. Here, one of his men shows us the pork shoulders cooking over hickory."
Cliff Strutz



"The hush puppies here have a very crunchy exterior, with a soft, creamy inside."
Cliff Strutz



"A close-up of the vinegary coleslaw."
Cliff Strutz



"It is not poetic license to say that as you cruise into the town of Lexington, the air smells of barbecue. These huge smelters are part of the reason. Literally tons of smoked pork is sold here every week."
Michael Stern



"A side view of the building shows the smokehouse in the back and the carhop ready to take your order."
Cliff Strutz



"The day before Christmas ... and Lexington Barbecue is crowded with customers getting gigantic orders to take home for holiday parties."
Michael Stern



"This big eating barn is one of the nation's top barbecue destinations."
Michael Stern