The Georgia Pig
Here's a report from Billy Bricks, an old friend, on the state of barbecue in Florida. Bricks, originally from near Moncure, NC, now retired and living on Skidaway Island near Savannah, is a mighty fine judge of que.
By the way, the appearance of the Georgia Pig joint reminds me a lot of Sweatman's Barbecue, a might fine joint down in Holly Hill, SC. Different sauce, of course.
Working down here in Ft Lauderdale since Jan has given me the chance to check out every Q place within three or four miles of I95 that I could find. There is a lot of mediocrity available to the average tourist. I wanted to share my 'Best' and 'Worst' story with you.Good to hear that barbecue is still alive in Florida, Billy Bricks. But, all that talk about w-o-r-k-i-n-g is giving all us retired folks a bad reputation. Quit it!
Second day on the job and I found the "Dixie Pig" just two blocks away, advertising Carolina style Barbeque. Hooray!!! Went down at lunch and ordered a sandwich and sweet iced tea-no sweet tea I was told. That should be a hint. This stuff was awful-soaked in vinegar with almost no spices. No hint that it was ever close to a wood fire. After choking it down, I went by the window where you place your order and asked loudly "Anybody in here ever even been to North Carolina?" Got a quick "What do you mean by that?" response. "This stuff is NOT Carolina style barbeque" I responded, "Where did you learn the trade?" "I lived in Wilmington" he responded. "And therein lies the problem" I responded. " You should be working on chili-cheese hotdogs with Sundrop cola like the Saltworks or hot dogs with special relish like Paul's Place instead of barbeque-that's what Wilmington is famous for" and I left.
A much better experience was had at The Georgia Pig. This is a place you would love. It's a very old house where it looks like the original stone fireplace has been converted into the pit. They cook with hickory and oak. The whole place smells like smokey pork. Very homey with a few pictures of Elvis and some Elvis memorabilia on the walls. Well worn picnic tables to sit at (both inside or outside) and a roll of paper towels on each.
Two older ladies working-one taking your order and the other preparing the food. I ordered a sandwich to go and gave my name as requested. It was late and there were not many patrons around. "Where you headed, Bill" asked the lady fixing my sandwich. "Who says I'm headed anywhere" I responded. "Well I can look at you and tell you ain't from around here" she responded. So I launched into my travel to Ft Lauderdale to work. I asked if she could chop up some burnt tips to put in my sandwich." "Not a barbeque virgin I see" she responded. I confessed that I had lived in NC and also had a buddy who was an expert on, and in cooking good pig. I knew that I wanted to let you know about this place so I asked if they had a website. "A web what? she responded. Guess not. This is great pig-moist, flavorful, smokey, and they even have a great sauce. If you every come down to the flatland and are headed down I95 near Brunswick, it's a must stop.
By the way, the appearance of the Georgia Pig joint reminds me a lot of Sweatman's Barbecue, a might fine joint down in Holly Hill, SC. Different sauce, of course.
What's the exit number off 95?
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Brunswick, GA 31523
(912) 264-6664
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The Georgia Pig, Brunswick, GA, 31523 - YELLOWPAGES.COM
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Exit 29-it's next door to the Pilot station.
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Congratulations Bill on your success. You can always tell a Good Ol' Contry Boy by his love of the Q.
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