Review of The Pig

Traveling through North Carolina on I-85 on my way to Southbury, CT when I decided to see what appeared on my FMGF app and saw The Pig as an option. I love BBQ and the reviews indicated that this might be a good place to enjoy lunch.

It's somewhat out in the "boonies" but in a nice area. I was looking for a shack because of what one person said, but the place is actually in a small business complex as one of those businesses.

Very friendly server, who, when I said I'd need GF options, told me what was good, even suggesting a sandwich with GF bun. He did tell me that if I was a Celiac that I should NOT have the hush puppies. He compensated me for not having these by giving more slaw.

The pulled pork had a nice flavor with not too much smoke. It was very tender. Their BBQ sauce is decent. They also had a vinegar sauce that I guess people use in place of the normal sauce. I didn't try that. The slaw wasn't made with mayonnaise like I'm accustomed to having. This was made with a vinegar sauce, perhaps the same as that on the tables to use over the meat. Also coming with the plate was some homemade pickles that were slightly sweet, but not overly so. I added salt to fit my taste buds. Overall, it was an excellent meal, but I had hoped to have the hush puppies.

As we ate our lunch we saw quite a few people enter and order meals. The place filled up quickly to near standing room only inside. They do have an outside area that's covered. Not a lot of frills, but worth the stop. Being from Utah I can't get BBQ of this quality, so I will miss not having access to a restaurant like this to satisfy my urges for good BBQ. Perhaps if I am again traveling by road through the Chapel Hill area I'll plan on stopping again.

Celiac friendly?

Yes