White Swan BBQ has been a well-known establishment since 1930. It’s local, family-owned food at its best. White Swan has been owned by Linwood Parker and his family since the late 80’s. Linwood is the self-appointed Barnyard Chef, specializing in cooking anything you’d find in a barnyard. Our 'Cue is traditional Eastern NC style, made with pork shoulders and butts which gives it a nice texture and flavor. Barbecue (BBQ,-Bar-B-Q defined: A revered cultural experience in the South involving slow-cooked meat, sauce, sweet tea, family, friends and lots of laughter; aka a Noun.
AWARDS
Smithfield Herald Readers' Choice Award
11 Time Winner “Best Barbecue in Johnston County.”
2023
“Best Fried Chicken in Johnston County.”
Chosen by Chili Pepper Magazine
1 of the 25
best barbecue restaurants in the Southern United States.
“One of North Carolina's 25 Best Bar-B-Q Restaurants”
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