Shepard Barbecue - Emerald Isle, NC | North Carolina Weekend

Featured on a 2022 episode of Guy Fieri's "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives," this hidden gem remains one of the best-kept secrets in Emerald Isle, NC. Those in the know line up for the perfectly smoked meats, collard greens, creamy mac 'n' cheese and more. Chef Brandon Shepard and his wife Elizabeth, the duo behind this barbecue joint, ensure that barbecue traditions are well-preserved in their food-truly a labor of love.
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[@jpep8406]

Been visiting Emerald Isle for the past couple of years. Went to shepards for the first time a few days ago and it slaps. The smoked sausage top tier

[@paxpax23]

Y’all are doing a great job y’all remind me of this couple family that has a barbecue shop in Lake Jackson Texas is called sista’s Whites, same concept same everything and there are a couple that look just like y’all keep up the good work