Getting a taste of Lexington Barbecue

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QC Life) - You talk about the city of Lexington, N.C., and you have to talk about barbecue; the two go hand-in-hand.

“Lexington style” is another name for western-style barbecue. It uses the pork shoulder and a sauce made with vinegar and tomatoes.

An hour up Interstate 85 from Charlotte and you end up at what is arguably the most well-known barbecue joint in the region.

You know it as Lexington Barbecue, but as Brian Stephenson shows us, locals know it by a different name.

The history of barbecue in Lexington Understanding the history of barbecue in the City of Lexington, N.C.

You know it as Lexington Barbecue, but as Brian Stephenson shows us, locals know it by a different name.