North Carolina > Farmville: Jack Cobb and Son Barbecue Place


 

JRPfeff

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Jack Cobb & Son was the overall favorite of the four Eastern Carolina barbecue pits we tried last Saturday.

We knew we had to stop there after reading about Jack Cobb's at the NCBS Historic Barbecue Trail website.

In the early 1940’s Jack Cobb worked at A. C. Monk Tobacco Factory in Farmville, N. C. and had a little barbecue business on the side. He would cook all night and sell his barbecue to his fellow workers for lunch (65 cents per plate). The word spread around the community about Jack’s good ‘cue and white citizens wanted to buy Jack’s barbecue but would not come to Jack’s place to get it. Ever the entrepreneur Jack took his ‘cue to a white friend’s home and this man sold Jack’s barbecue for him.

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The pork was outstanding, especially with the slaw and sauce, and the barbecue potatoes were an interesting surprise.

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The hush puppies at Jack Cobb's might be the best we've ever had. They were sweet with a crunchy exterior and were soft on the inside. Just perfect.

Jack Cobb's serves a carryout clientele, so there was no seating area. We asked and were allowed to eat at the service counter. While at the counter we learned that they cook whole hogs and only offer the ribs that come from the hogs they use. Someone bought the last rack as we ate our pork platters.


Jack Cobb and Son Barbecue Place
Rudy Cobb (Owner and Mgr.)
3883 South Main Street
Farmville, N. C. 27828
(252) 753-5128


Also see Skylight Inn and B's Barbecue reviews.
 
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