Ayden, NC · Coastal Plain

Whole hog · wood cooked

Skylight Inn

A landmark whole-hog stop known for finely chopped pork, crackling, and a cornbread slab.

Skylight Inn is the cleaver-and-cornbread landmark of eastern whole hog: finely chopped pork with crackling, vinegar pepper, slaw, and a dense square of cornbread.

More about this stop

The Jones family has cooked with wood here since 1947. Order simply and listen for the chop behind the counter; this is a short menu built around the pit.

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Before you go

  • Open Monday through Saturday; closed Sunday.
  • Lines form at peak lunch. Arrive earlier than you think.
  • Order a simple tray first before adding extras.

On the routeWhole Hog, Down East

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The benchmark tray: finely chopped whole hog with crackling, vinegar sauce, slaw, and a dense slab of cornbread.

Tip. Order simply and listen for the cleavers working behind the counter.

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