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.
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
From the guides
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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