Skylight Inn BBQ
Ayden, North Carolina · I-95 corridor
Why stop here: Skylight Inn BBQ is a $ bbq pick in Ayden for I-95 corridor travelers. Order Chopped whole-hog with cracklin.
James Beard America's Classics whole-hog joint since 1947, chopped with crispy skin under its little domed capitol building.
Chopped whole-hog with cracklin
At Skylight Inn BBQ, Roamward highlights Chopped whole-hog with cracklin because it gives travelers a clear first order instead of leaving the meal to guesswork. Use it as the anchor, then check the current menu before you go.
Updated July 2026. Restaurant hours, menus, and reservation policies change — confirm before you go.
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