Went well off my route to try Li'l Porky's so really needed it to live up to the five star reviews.
It satisfied and I'd try it again if only to give it another chance to make five stars. It was so close.
The ribs were just a tad over cooked, which gave a chewy crispness to the outside that wonderfully balanced the juicy, tender and smoky inside. But, with more chew than juice over four bones my jaws got a workout I'm not accustomed to with slow-cooked meat.
Typically, Li'l Porky's serves its ribs wet with your sauce choice. I had the original mild sauce on the side. It was moanin' good sauce--sweet with a bit of tang. You'll want to ask for extra--in a large cup--to take home.
Creamy Cole slaw and crispy/fluffy steak fries were the perfect BBQ sides.
Add a medium soft drink that anywhere else would be a large and you're looking at a terrific value at $11.
Final note: The ribs were meaty but had the smallest bones I'd ever seen--about 3/8" across and, with the tips, 6-7" long. I asked what kind of pigs they used (potbellied?) and was told they get ribs from various places, which sometimes means larger bones or fattier ribs. That kind of inconsistency could affect cooking and quality, and maybe account for the varied results among reviewers.