Huntington is home to a few BBQ joints, but Buddy's All-American BBQ is one that I've been wanting to try for some time.
While heading out of town, I called in an order. And as soon as I arrived, it was all packaged up and ready for me to go.
And I ordered a pulled pork sandwich with slaw, mac & cheese and potato salad.
This was some of the tastiest slaw I've had in some time! And I don't think I've ever had potato salad where the potatoes were cut in strips - but it was tasty.
It has been named a "Best BBQ in the South in 2019" by Southern Living.
"Come to Pitmaster Elliott Moss’ Asheville Valhalla for the Carolina-style, whole-hog barbecue and stay for James Beard Award-nominated pastry Chef Ashley Capps’ rotating selection of pies."
So, not only is the BBQ unbelievable, the desserts are to-die-for.
The BBQ here has a few different sauces: East Carolina Vinegar, Red Sauce. XX Vinegar and XX Red.
I've not had a lot of great experiences with vinegar bbq sauce, but this perfectly accented the pulled pork.
It wasn't overpowering and just added some nice flavor. Very good.
And, I had to try all of them, of course.
I was excited they even had a white bbq sauce - which I would eat every day if I could!
The sides here are also not to be missed. The mac & cheese was so creamy, that cornbread was a delight, and potato salad added some tang.
For dessert - the best banana cream pie I've ever had. Nilla wafers, bananas ... just, wow. Maybe the best dessert I've ever had.
