The staff at this tiny restaurant in Durham, North Carolina specializes in great taste and quality, knowing smoke-cooked is the best method for tenderizing barbecued pork, chicken, and ribs until the meat falls off of the bones. You can make a meal with the side dishes alone, which are classic southern deliciousness. Combined with great teamwork and customer care, the guests keep rolling in. Visit this delicious eatery and discover why it always has a line out the door. 

The Backyard BBQ Pit's staff serves southern cooking at its very best.
Backyard BBQ Pit, 5122 NC-55, Durham, NC 27713, USA
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This hand-painted sign gives a list of what to expect.
But even before you enter the building, the aroma of chicken and ribs cooking on the smoker rack gives a hint of the goodness inside.
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And here come the people, all lined up for the generous portions of meat that come with two sides.
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You might be overwhelmed by the variety of choices. What will it be today?
Try the pulled pork with cole slaw, hushpuppies, and crispy fries.
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Or try some on a fresh bun.
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Check out the colorful platter of barbecue with collards, and creamy mac-and-cheese.
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And if you want something fried, try the well-seasoned catfish and chips platter, and fried shrimp is also available.
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And sign the wall — it is expected and welcomed.
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Leave a memory of yourself behind.
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Don't forget to save room for a moist portion of homemade dessert.
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And before you know it, you will return to soothe the cravings that will come after eating the best barbecue in the South.
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Join the line out the door and try Backyard BBQ Pit today. If you go, let us know what you ordered in the comments below. And while you’re in Durham, explore the Magic Wings Butterfly House at the Museum of Life and Science.

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