Stem, North Carolina
The Best BBQ in North Carolina
Slow-smoked, pit-fired, and made from scratch every single day. Come hungry. Leave a legend.
From the Pit
Signature Plates
Smoked Brisket
SignatureTwelve hours over hickory wood. A dark bark, a pink smoke ring, and a tenderness that speaks for itself.
Pulled Pork
Fan FavoriteHand-pulled, sauced to order, and piled high. The sandwich that keeps people coming back.
Smoked Ribs
Pit Master's PickFall-off-the-bone baby backs with a dry rub that's been perfected over two decades.
Southern Sides
Made Fresh DailyMac & cheese, collard greens, cornbread, and coleslaw — made fresh, made right, made Southern.
Catering & Events
We Bring the Pit to Your Party
From backyard cookouts to corporate events, Stem Pickens Catering Co. delivers the same pit-smoked quality that fills our dining room — scaled for your crowd. Weddings, reunions, company picnics, and everything in between.
Ready to Order?
Skip the line. Order your BBQ online and pick it up hot, fresh, and ready to eat.