High Cotton Barbecue in Kitty Hawk

About this episode

Justin explores the barbecue tradition at High Cotton Barbecue in Kitty Hawk with owner Matt Kienzle.

Justin’s following the smoky scent of slow-cooked goodness straight to High Cotton Barbecue in Kitty Hawk. Pulling up at Milepost 2 on the beach road, he sits down with owner and pit master Matt Kienzle and the crew to dig into 24 years of barbecue tradition, the story behind this local favorite and the mouthwatering menu that keeps folks coming back hungry. From pit secrets to Southern staples, you'll learn about the art of barbecue, and Justin even grabs a few bites himself. Trust us, you’l...

People in this episode

Host: Justin

Guest: Matt Kienzle

Topics covered

• barbecue
• local cuisine
• food culture
• interview
• restaurant history

Keywords

• barbecue
• High Cotton Barbecue
• Kitty Hawk
• Matt Kienzle
• Southern food
• cooking secrets
• restaurant interview

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: High Cotton Barbecue

Places: Kitty Hawk, Milepost 2, beach road

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