FLORENCE — A whole hog — smoked over an open pit, low and slow, for as many hours as it takes — until strands of tender meat dripping in flavor fall from the bone. It's been a part of the Pee Dee's ...

FLORENCE — Barbecue is a hot topic all over the United States — especially in the Pee Dee. Which barbecue sauce is your favorite? We asked, you answered. A majority of respondents to The Post and ...

Barbecue is one of those comfort foods loved by many. The disagreement comes with the sauces. Tomato-based sauce is the best, say many Virginians. North Carolinians lean toward vinegar-based sauces.