The cat food fine chopped meat style is the original and best IMHO but that’s probably because I grew up eating it.

Newer BBQ places have a version of it I think you will like better. Chunks of meat and tomatoes versus cat food style meat. It’s usually not as thick and has more of a broth.

I'm from NC, and I'm definitely familiar with what you're talking about. I always liked pulled better than chopped.