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Knightdale, NC · Triangle

Live fire · modern smokehouse

Prime Barbecue

Pitmaster Christopher Prieto’s smokehouse blends Carolina roots with Texas technique.

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Hours

Closed Sun–Mon

  • Tue–SatFrom 11am until sellout
  • Sun–MonClosed

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Style
Both traditions
Heat
WoodPrimary cook fuel when we last checked
Address
403 Knightdale Station Run, Knightdale, NC 27545
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Before you go

  • Pre-order when you can if you want to skip the line.
  • Knightdale Station parking is straightforward by car.
  • Order across pork, brisket, and a sausage so the table can compare techniques.

About this stop

Christopher Prieto’s Knightdale smokehouse puts Carolina whole hog beside brisket, sausages, and flavors drawn from his Puerto Rican heritage.

Bring a table that wants to compare plates. Order across the menu so you can taste how the pit balances Carolina and Texas technique.

Last checked Sep 19, 2026.

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The Triangle Smoke Run

Christopher Prieto’s Knightdale smokehouse puts Carolina whole hog beside brisket, sausages, and flavors drawn from his Puerto Rican heritage. Bring a table that wants to compare plates side by side.

Field noteOrder across the menu (pork, brisket, and a sausage) so the table can taste how the pit balances Carolina and Texas technique.

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