Carolina BBQ Menu has been a hometown favorite since founders James and Lillian Porter opened the first Carolina BBQ shack in 1978 in Lexington, North Carolina. What started as a tiny roadside smokehouse quickly grew into a regional staple, thanks to its authentic slow-smoked pork and warm Southern hospitality. As time goes by, Carolina BBQ expanded across the Carolinas, winning loyal fans who loved the rich flavors and the comfort of traditional smokehouse cooking.
As the restaurant became more popular, the Carolina BBQ Menu evolved—adding brisket plates, pulled chicken, hushpuppies, combo platters, and new sauces inspired by customer favorites.
But what many don’t know is that Carolina BBQ also has a secret menu, a collection of off-the-menu items requested by longtime locals and BBQ enthusiasts searching Google for “hidden Carolina BBQ dishes.”
Even today, the original signature chopped pork plate remains the heart of the brand. But for those in the know, the secret menu holds a few smoky surprises that make every visit feel like discovering a hidden gem.
Carolina BBQ Menu (Full Update Menu 2026)
BROASTED CHICKEN
Item
Note
Price
8-Piece White Broasted® Chicken
4 breasts, 4 wings.
$18.99
8-Piece Dark Broasted® Chicken
$15.99
8-Piece Mixed Broasted® Chicken
$15.99
12-Piece White Broasted® Chicken
6 breasts, 6 wings.
$25.99
12-Piece Dark Broasted® Chicken
$21.99
12-Piece Mixed Broasted® Chicken
$21.99
16-Piece White Broasted® Chicken
8 breasts, 8 wings.
$32.99
16-Piece Dark Broasted® Chicken
$27.99
16-Piece Mixed Broasted® Chicken
$27.99
20-Piece White Broasted® Chicken
10 breasts, 10 wings.
$73.99
20-Piece Dark Broasted® Chicken
$37.99
PLATES
Item
Note
Price
Chopped BBQ Pork Plate
Our most popular dish! Slow-cooked for 16 hours.
$11.99+
Beef Brisket Plate
Certified Angus Beef cooked low and slow for 12-14 hours.
$15.99+
BBQ Pork & Ribs
$19.49+
Half Rack of Ribs Plate
Tender, juicy St. Louis cut pork ribs. Slow hickory smoked for 6-8 hours, then finished on the grill and basted with our famous BBQ sauce.
$21.49+
Full Rack of Ribs Plate
Tender, juicy St. Louis cut pork ribs. Slow hickory smoked for 6-8 hours, then finished on the grill and basted with our famous BBQ sauce.
$29.49+
Smoked Turkey Plate
Hand-sliced turkey breast smoked for 6-8 hours till tender and juicy.
$11.99+
Half BBQ Chicken Plate
Hickory smoked for 4-6 hours then finished on the grill and basted with our famous BBQ sauce.
$11.99+
Chicken Tenders Plate
Broasted® chicken tenders served with our famous BBQ sauce.
$11.99+
2-Piece Dark Broasted® Chicken Plate
BROASTED CHICKEN® is fried chicken that is prepared in a Broaster® pressure cooker. The pressure seals in the natural juices and locks out the oil. Oil absorption is significantly reduced; chicken is crispy on the outside and moist and tender on the inside. Includes your choice of 2 sides and 4 hushpuppies.
$9.29+
2-Piece White Broasted® Chicken Plate
BROASTED CHICKEN® is fried chicken that is prepared in a Broaster® pressure cooker. The pressure seals in the natural juices and locks out the oil. Oil absorption is significantly reduced; chicken is crispy on the outside and moist and tender on the inside. Breast & wing. Includes your choice of 2 sides and 4 hushpuppies.
$10.49+
2-Piece Mixed Broasted® Chicken Plate
BROASTED CHICKEN® is fried chicken that is prepared in a Broaster® pressure cooker. The pressure seals in the natural juices and locks out the oil. Oil absorption is significantly reduced; chicken is crispy on the outside and moist and tender on the inside.Includes your choice of 2 sides and 4 hushpuppies.
$9.29+
4-Piece Dark Broasted® Chicken Plate
BROASTED CHICKEN® is fried chicken that is prepared in a Broaster® pressure cooker. The pressure seals in the natural juices and locks out the oil. Oil absorption is significantly reduced; chicken is crispy on the outside and moist and tender on the inside. Includes your choice of 2 sides and 4 hushpuppies.
$12.99+
4-Piece Mixed Broasted® Chicken Plate
BROASTED CHICKEN® is fried chicken that is prepared in a Broaster® pressure cooker. The pressure seals in the natural juices and locks out the oil. Oil absorption is significantly reduced; chicken is crispy on the outside and moist and tender on the inside. Includes your choice of 2 sides and 4 hushpuppies.
$12.99+
4-Piece White Broasted® Chicken Plate
BROASTED CHICKEN® is fried chicken that is prepared in a Broaster® pressure cooker. The pressure seals in the natural juices and locks out the oil. Oil absorption is significantly reduced; chicken is crispy on the outside and moist and tender on the inside. 2 breasts & 2 wings. Includes your choice of 2 sides and 4 hushpuppies.
$13.99+
BBQ Pork & Brisket
$19.49+
CARRY OUT MEATS
Item
Note
Price
Chopped Pork BBQ (per lb)
One pound makes 4 to 6 hearty sandwiches.
$14.99
Beef Brisket (per lb)
$20.99
Sliced Hickory Smoked Turkey Breast (per lb)
$14.99
Whole Hickory Smoked BBQ Chicken
$10.49
Half Hickory Smoked BBQ Chicken
$7.99
Full Rack of St. Louis Cut Pork Ribs (12)
$26.99
Half Rack of St. Louis Cut Pork Ribs (6)
$18.99
CARRY OUT PACKAGES
Item
Note
Price
2-3 People
1 lb. pork BBQ, pint of baked beans, pint of slaw, and 4 buns.
$25.99+
3-5 People
1 1/2 lbs. pork BBQ, pint of baked beans, pint of slaw, and 6 buns.
$30.99+
6-10 People
$59.99+
SANDWICH PLATES
Item
Note
Price
BBQ Pork Sandwich Plate
$10.99+
Brisket Sandwich Plate
$12.49+
Smoked Turkey Sandwich Plate
$10.99+
BBQ Pork Sandwich Only
$5.99+
Brisket Sandwich Only
$7.99+
Smoked Turkey Sandwich Only
$5.99+
THIS & THAT
Item
Note
Price
2-Piece Broasted® Chicken Dark Meat Snack
Includes 1 side and 2 hushpuppies.
$8.59+
Broasted® Chicken Breast Snack
Includes 1 side and 2 hushpuppies.
$8.59+
Chopped Pork BBQ Tray
Includes 4 oz. of meat, 1 side, and 2 hushpuppies.
$9.49+
Smoked Turkey Tray
Includes 4 oz. of meat, 1 side, and 2 hushpuppies.
$9.49+
Beef Brisket Tray
Includes 4 oz. of meat, 1 side, and 2 hushpuppies.
$11.29+
Brunswick Stew Bowl with Hushpuppies
A traditional southern dish made from scratch using a mixture of pork, beef, chicken, turkey, brisket, potatoes, corn, tomatoes, green peas, onions, and a blend of special spices.
$6.99
Kids BBQ Sandwich with Side
Under 10 only.
$6.99+
Kids Broasted® Chicken Leg with Side
Under 10 only.
$6.99+
Kids Broasted® Tenders with Side
Under 10 only.
$6.99+
TO GO SAUCE
Item
Note
Price
Sauce Extra Cup
$0.49
Bottle of Mild BBQ Sauce
$5.79
Bottle of Hot BBQ Sauce
$5.79
Bottle of Mustard BBQ Sauce
$5.79
Gallon of BBQ Sauce
$40.99
1/2 Gallon of Sauce
$23.99
Bottle of Cheerwine Sauce
$5.79
Seasoning Salt
$2.99
DRINKS
Item
Note
Price
Sweet Tea
$2.79
Unsweetened Iced Tea
$2.79
Half & Half Tea
$2.79
Coke
$1.99
Sprite
$1.99
Diet Coke
$1.99
Coffee
$2.79
Bottled Water
$1.39
1/2 Gallon of Iced Tea
$4.99
Gallon of Iced Tea
$6.49
Bag of Ice
$1.99
Lemonade
$2.79
Gallon of Lemonade
$6.49
Tap Water To Go
$0.25
Cheerwine
$1.99
DESSERTS
Item
Note
Price
Cookie
$0.99
Banana Pudding
$3.49
SIDES
Item
Note
Price
Cole Slaw
Our cole slaw is a “white” slaw made with green cabbage, mayonnaise, and spices.
$3.29
BBQ Slaw
BBQ slaw is a “red” slaw made with green cabbage, ketchup, vinegar, and spices.
$3.29
Baked Beans
$3.29
Fries
$3.29
Okra
$3.29
Squash
$3.29
Mac & Cheese
$3.29
Cup of Brunswick Stew
A traditional southern dish made from scratch using a mixture of pork, beef, chicken, turkey, brisket, potatoes, corn, tomatoes, green peas, onions, and a blend of special spices.
