Cindy Fuller > wrote:

>In article >,
> "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

I am sure that we got hush puppies at Wilber's. We have moved to
western NC and plan to try the Lexington bbq soon.


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Susan N.

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