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| - The Proper Pig was our choice for April's supper club event, and boy it did not disappoint! Thankfully I had contacted the owner in advance to discuss the details and let him know a group of ten was coming in, otherwise I don't think we would have gotten to taste that glorious BBQ! At 6:30 on a Wednesday evening they already had a long line and were sold out of a some major items! For us we did this special family style where Shane brought out a big tray of ribs, brisket, pulled pork, and turkey. We also got a tray of the fixin's like white bread, raw onion, and pickles to compliment our bbq (I used it all to make a sandwich). Oh and not to forget the sides of potato salad, coleslaw, and baked beans!
We sat at the two long tables in the middle of the restaurant and our plates were thicker strips of paper and the silverware was plastic, but it all worked and was easy to clean up! On the tables were large shareable jars of sauce and rolls of paper for napkins. For drinks you got your own from a soda fountain, but I think they have beer as well.
Food:
Ribs were amazing! They had this great black pepper rub, but adding the bbq sauce really did it for me. There was definitely meat on the bone and it was cooked perfectly, nothing dry here! The brisket was delicious as well! Tender and a little moist with a lovely little layer of fat. The turkey and pulled pork were A-Okay, the later was just a little dry but the sauce and eating it sandwich style with coleslaw on top made it taste just fine for me. I did taste a bite of their sausage, it was spicy but a little too greasy for me. As for the sides, they were simple, nothing special, but I had no real complaints. I did like that the coleslaw was not in a bath of salad dressing. Ahhh and we got a little cup of banana pudding for dessert which I thought was a perfect finish to the meal!
Overall I enjoyed what The Proper Pig had to offer and I will be returning! The stars of the show are definitely the meats, but I would not mind if they perked up the sides a little, maybe added some gooey mac & cheese and cornbread mmm. Shane really did an excellent job with our group especially considering they were so busy! Stop by early and give them a try!
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