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The Redneck BBQ Lab

Benson, United States

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The Redneck BBQ Lab

A barbecue counter inside a gas station in Benson, North Carolina, with a dining room and a drive-thru window. Brisket, pulled pork, smoked turkey and burnt ends are the main meats, with collard greens and jalapeño mac and cheese as sides.

Highlights

  • Brisket sandwich
  • Burnt ends
  • Jalapeño mac and cheese

Good to know

  • Burnt ends on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
  • Drive-thru window and online ordering
  • Items sell out late in the day

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