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"Virginia Tadrzynski" > wrote:

> Haven been born 'n bred in NC, I can attest to the fact that hushpuppies are
> NOT served with bbq. NC bbq is pork, in some areas not in NC, it is
> referred to as pulled pork, not that slathered cow meat southwesterners
> claim is bbq. Hushpuppies are usually served with fish, supposedly what was
> done with the coating mix the fish was dipped in before frying. Named hush
> puppy to indicate the fried dough was tossed to the dogs to leave those
> eating alone until they were done and the puppies could have the leftovers.
> Hushpuppies, if done right, are wonderful, if done wrong.....imagine a lump
> of cornbread soaked in lard.
>
> IMHO, Revel's bbq out of Laurinburg, NC is the best. Served on a plain
> hamburger bun topped with coleslaw. Chase it with a Cheerwine (local soda)
> and you hit hillbilly nirvana.
> -Ginny

Hush puppies are traditional sides in the Lexington/Greensboro area.
Bullock's in Durham also serves them as a side. IIRC, we didn't get
them at Wilber's in Goldsboro. Laurinburg is of the East Carolina BBQ
cuisine: thin, vinegary sauce with mayo-based slaw. The Lexington
style is a thicker sauce with vinegar-based slaw.

Cindy

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