Benson, NC · Coastal Plain

Competition · NC pork & brisket

The Redneck BBQ Lab

A McGee’s Crossroads smokehouse from the Redneck Scientific competition team for daily-smoked NC pork, brisket, ribs, and scratch sides.

Hours
  • Sun–Thu11am–7pm
  • Fri–Sat11am–8pm

May close early when sold out

Style
Both traditionsCompetition · NC pork & brisket
Address
12101-B NC Hwy 210, Benson, NC 27504
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Confirm hours before you drive. Facts checked against linked sources. Last checked 2026-10-09.

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Before you go

  • I-40 Exit 319 at McGee’s Crossroads. Call ahead for dinner if you worry about sellouts.
  • Burnt ends are typically Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday only.
  • Weekday breakfast runs 6–10am drive-thru only; the lunch-and-dinner room opens at 11am.

About this stop

The Redneck BBQ Lab in Benson grew out of the Redneck Scientific competition team, cooking NC pork, brisket, ribs, and scratch sides fresh each day at McGee’s Crossroads off I-40.

Meats go on overnight; when a cut is gone, it is gone. Pair it with Low and Slow when you are building a Johnston County day.

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Confirm hours, then hit the road.