Whole Hog, Down East
The benchmark tray: finely chopped whole hog with crackling, vinegar sauce, slaw, and a dense slab of cornbread.
Field noteOrder simply and listen for the cleavers working behind the counter.
Whole hog · wood cooked
Skylight Inn
A landmark whole-hog stop known for finely chopped pork, crackling, and a cornbread slab.
Visit
- Hours
Closed Sun
- Mon–Sat10am–7pm
- SunClosed
Double-check hours before you drive.
- Style
- Eastern
- Heat
- WoodPrimary cook fuel when we last checked
- Address
- 4618 Lee St, Ayden, NC 28513
- Phone
- (252) 746-4113
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Before you go
- Lines form at peak lunch. Arrive earlier than you think.
- Order a simple tray first before adding extras.
- Street parking turns over slowly at noon. Leave a little walk time.
About this stop
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.
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.
Last checked Nov 6, 2026.
On the route
Five of North Carolina’s Oldest Pits
The Jones family whole-hog benchmark: finely chopped pork with crackling, vinegar pepper, and a dense slab of cornbread. It is the clearest eastern reference point on this list and pairs well with a broader Pitt County day.
Field noteClosed Sunday. Order simply and listen for the cleavers working behind the counter.
From the trail
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