I was initially introduced to The Improper Pig about a year ago at an awesome Yelp event. They served delicious Pork Belly. I made all the promises that I would make it out to this location and definitely get to know the menu. Of course that did not happen. However I finally made it. My foodie boss and I ventured to the Cotswold side of town and I finally made it to their patio.
My boss is a native North Carolinian and she loves her Pork BBQ- so naturally we ordered the lunch plate portion of BBQ and sides... and that is where we went wrong. Now don't get me wrong. The Improper Pig has great food I'm sure and they definitely have delicious BBQ sauces.. but wow.. we weren't prepared for the underwhelming Pork BBQ.
The BBQ was bland... it did not seem to have any seasoning.. definitely not the type of seasoning I have come to expect with southern Pork BBQ. The meat it self was light in color and texture, was missing burnt/ crisp edges or ends and was overall under seasoned. I decided to use the BBQ they provided with came with an intense amount of seasonings- I think it was the Eastern style ( I could be mistaken). The sauce added some flavor.. but not the right kind and definitely not in the right way.
Sides. The sides were no better. Actually they were worst. Anyone who enjoys a good BBQ knows that the sides can be the best part of the meal. We had Mac and Cheese and Collard Greens.... I hear the Greens were good... but the Mac ... Yikes.. Reminded me of missteps in late night Kraft Mac in the dorm. :( It seemed to be an off day, or the mac is made with some weird powder mixture cheese...
On a good note... Wonderfully positive note. - I sometimes can have an upset tummy from eating to much BBQ Pork.. - No tummy ache after I left here.