Buxton Hall Barbecue

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In 2016, we named Asheville, North Carolina’s Buxton Hall the best new BBQ joint in America. Unfortunately, after eight years of delivering some of the best barbecue we’ve ever tasted, the restaurant closed in 2023. But, the restaurant’s legacy lives on in the recipes from that September 2016 issue. The chef and pitmaster of Buxton was Elliott Moss, a South Carolina native who worked at several restaurants, including the Admiral, before joining then-partner Meherwan Irani to open Buxton Hall Barbecue. He went on to open Buxton Hall Chicken Palace, Little Louie’s Hoagies & Pierogis, and Regina’s in West Asheville. Today, he is in the planning stages for his latest venture, Elliott’s. Moss is a two-time James Beard Best Chef Southeast nominee and the author of Book of Smoke.

Recipes

Fried Chicken

The egg-enriched buttermilk mixture makes for an especially crunchy and craggy coating. This recipe is from Buxton Hall, one of the Hot 10, America’s Best New Restaurants 2016.

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Smoky Tangy Greens and Beans

Cook the collards until they completely surrender themselves to the rich, spicy, lip-smacking braising liquid. This recipe is from Buxton Hall, one of the Hot 10, America's Best New Restaurants 2016.

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Grits Aligot

Like cheesy grits. Really, really, really, really cheesy grits. This recipe, which puts a southern twist (that’s the grits, y’all) on very French aligot (mashed potatoes blended with melted cheese), is from Buxton Hall, one of the Hot 10, America's Best New Restaurants 2016.

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White Barbecue Sauce

There are many different styles of barbecue and more than one kind of barbecue sauce. This one originated in Alabama, and if you know what’s good for you, you’ll dip your fried chicken in it. This recipe is from Buxton Hall, one of the Hot 10, America's Best New Restaurants 2016.

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Tartar Sauce

To answer your question, yes, homemade is way better. This sauce pairs perfectly with Buxton Hall's Hushpuppies. Cook the collards until they completely surrender themselves to the rich, spicy, lip-smacking braising liquid. This recipe is from Buxton Hall, one of the Hot 10, America's Best New Restaurants 2016.

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Hushpuppies

The pieces of butter in the batter melt as the hushpuppies fry, making them extra moist and luscious. This recipe is from Buxton Hall, one of the Hot 10, America's Best New Restaurants 2016.

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Lemon Meringue Pie

Impressive doesn’t necessarily mean hard. The curd can be made at least a day ahead, as can the crust. Divide up the work, stay cool, and knock ‘em dead with the presentation. This recipe is from Buxton Hall, one of the Hot 10, America's Best New Restaurants 2016.