When friends came in town to visit, we wanted to take them to eat some Carolina BBQ, but we couldn't decide where.
I had tried Mac's Speed Shop and felt it was inauthentic (I know, blasphemy in Charlotte). My boyfriend had tried Midwood Smokehouse and had the same feeling. We decided to take a risk on Sauceman's, and I am so glad we did.
The menu is not extensive, but it's all you really need. The brisket was out which was a total bummer (and part of the reason I give this place 4 stars instead of 5), but the pulled pork was really good and definitely satisfied.
All four of us were very pleased, overall. We tried some different sides to go with our meals--collared greens were a big hit, as were the hush puppies and the potato salad.
I had the fried corn, which was delicious, but it had so much pepper on it I couldn't eat it (although my friend Dave gladly finished it for me). The fried green tomatoes were really good, but I had just had Terrace Cafe's that morning, and honestly there is no comparison. Terrace Cafe's fried green tomatoes are the ultimate in Charlotte.
For BBQ, sides, and local beer, this is probably my favorite spot in Charlotte so far. I am still hoping for that five-star gem that will be the equivalent of Raleigh-Durham BBQ, but this is a great place to satisfy until I can travel out there again.