Stem, North Carolina

The Menu

Wood-cooked pork BBQ, brisket, and chicken. Made fresh daily — when it's gone, it's gone.

Smoked Plates

Served with two sides and cornbread.

Pulled Pork Plate

Fan Favorite

Hand-pulled Boston butt, wood-cooked and sauced your way — Eastern NC vinegar or our house sweet smoke.

$14.99

Smoked Brisket Plate

Signature

Wood-cooked beef brisket, sliced to order with a dark bark and pink smoke ring.

$18.99

Smoked Chicken Plate

Alpha-Gal Safe

Whole smoked half chicken, seasoned with our house rub and finished over live coals.

$13.99

Smoked Turkey Plate

Alpha-Gal Safe

Slow-smoked turkey breast, sliced thick and served with pan drippings on the side.

$15.99

Smoked Ribs Plate

Pit Master's Pick

Half rack of baby back ribs with a dry rub crust and a tender, juicy pull.

$19.99

Combo Plate

Best Value

Pick any two meats. Served with two sides and cornbread.

$21.99

Alpha-Gal Friendly

No mammal meat — safe for Alpha-Gal Syndrome. Cooked on dedicated equipment. Please let us know about your allergy when ordering.

Smoked Chicken Plate

Alpha-Gal Safe

Whole smoked half chicken over wood coals, served with two sides and cornbread.

$13.99

Smoked Turkey Plate

Alpha-Gal Safe

Slow-smoked turkey breast, sliced thick with pan drippings on the side.

$15.99

Chicken Sandwich

Alpha-Gal Safe

Smoked chicken on a toasted bun with house slaw and pickles. No mammal meat.

$11.99

Turkey Sandwich

Alpha-Gal Safe

Sliced smoked turkey on a toasted bun with mustard and bread-and-butter pickles.

$12.99

Chicken & Turkey Combo

Alpha-Gal Safe

Half portion of smoked chicken and smoked turkey. Served with two sides and cornbread.

$17.99

Sandwiches & Wraps

Served on a toasted brioche bun with one side.

Pulled Pork Sandwich

A mountain of pulled pork piled on a brioche bun with house slaw and pickles.

$11.99

Brisket Sandwich

Sliced brisket on a toasted bun with caramelized onions and smoky aioli.

$13.99

Chicken Sandwich

Alpha-Gal Safe

Smoked chicken on a toasted bun with house slaw and pickles.

$11.99

Turkey Sandwich

Alpha-Gal Safe

Sliced smoked turkey on a toasted bun with mustard and bread-and-butter pickles.

$12.99

BBQ Chicken Wrap

Alpha-Gal Safe

Smoked chicken, cheddar, slaw, and house sauce wrapped in a flour tortilla.

$11.99

Rib Sandwich

Boneless rib meat on a toasted bun with bread-and-butter pickles and mustard slaw.

$12.99

Southern Sides

Made from scratch every morning.

Mac & Cheese

Made Fresh Daily

Creamy baked mac with a golden breadcrumb crust.

$4.99

Collard Greens

Slow-cooked with smoked ham hock and a splash of cider vinegar.

$3.99

Coleslaw

Crisp cabbage in a tangy vinegar dressing — no mayo.

$3.49

Baked Beans

House beans slow-cooked with brisket burnt ends and brown sugar.

$3.99

Cornbread

Cast-iron skillet cornbread with honey butter.

$2.99

Hush Puppies

Golden fried hush puppies with jalapeño and scallion.

$3.49

Sweet Potato Casserole

Whipped sweet potato with a pecan brown sugar crumble.

$4.49

Potato Salad

Classic Southern potato salad with mustard and sweet relish.

$3.49

Extras & Add-Ons

Meat by the Pound — Pulled Pork

A pound of hand-pulled pork, sauced or plain.

$16.00/lb

Meat by the Pound — Brisket

Take home a pound of our wood-cooked brisket.

$22.00/lb

Meat by the Pound — Chicken

Alpha-Gal Safe

Smoked chicken by the pound.

$14.00/lb

Meat by the Pound — Turkey

Alpha-Gal Safe

Sliced smoked turkey breast by the pound.

$17.00/lb

Full Rack of Ribs

A full rack of baby back ribs, dry-rubbed and smoked.

$34.99

Sauce — Pint

House sweet smoke or Eastern NC vinegar sauce.

$5.99

Drinks

Sweet Tea

Brewed fresh daily. The real stuff.

$2.99

Unsweet Tea

For the brave.

$2.99

Lemonade

House-made with fresh lemons.

$3.49

Fountain Drink

Pepsi products. Free refills.

$2.49

Bottled Water

$1.99

Menu and prices subject to change. We sell out — come early for the best selection. Alpha-Gal items cooked on dedicated equipment — please inform us of your allergy when ordering. Catering orders require 48 hours notice.

Ready to Order?

Order online for pickup, or call us at (919) 528-3333

Stem Pickens Restaurant & Catering Co.

The Best BBQ in North Carolina

Stem Pickens Restaurant & Catering Co.

Hours

Tue–Thu: 11am – 8pmFri–Sat: 11am – 9pmSun: 11am – 6pmMon: Closed

Find Us

Stem, NC
(919) 528-3333
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