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GA Pig

2712 US 17 S., Brunswick, GA - (912) 264-6664
Posted By Ira B. Price on 3/21/2010 4:19:00 PM
I had not eaten at the Georgia Pig in over 20 years. The first time I was there the GP was the only place to be found on the exit. Now, the whole street is filled with gas stations and hotels. I was really looking forward to some good BBQ. Drove up and the place looked the same.

The food was regrettable. The ribs were cold and tough. I looked in the pit and there was no smoke. I checked outside to see some evidence that there was actual smoking going on, and didn't see any. I could not believe I had driven this far for such disappointing BBQ. And I feel I am qualified to judge BBQ. I have driven between Miami to Phoenix five times in the last four years. I have eaten in Luling, Lockhart, and all over Texas. I have eaten BBQ at the Brick Pit in Mobile, Rendezvous and Corky's in Memphis... all over the place. I could not believe that the BBQ at the GA Pig was just so mediocre.

The staff was otherwise pleasant, I guess, but the BBQ was just disappointing. I know everyplace has bad days, but most great BBQ places are consistent.

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Sweet and meaty, Brunswick stew is an essential item on barbecues throughout Georgia and, as far as I know, its name has nothing to do with the town of Brunswick in which the GA Pig is located.
"Sweet and meaty, Brunswick stew is an essential item on barbecues throughout Georgia and, as far as I know, its name has nothing to do with the town of Brunswick in which the GA Pig is located."
Michael Stern





While it is cheap and sloppy, pork served at the GA Pig is exquisite, with complex, subtle flavor that blossoms in the haze of wood smoke. I really like the toasted-crisp bun in which it's served.
"While it is cheap and sloppy, pork served at the GA Pig is exquisite, with complex, subtle flavor that blossoms in the haze of wood smoke. I really like the toasted-crisp bun in which it's served."
Michael Stern


Smoky pork sandwich, baked beans, macaroni salad, and sweet tea for $6!
"Smoky pork sandwich, baked beans, macaroni salad, and sweet tea for $6!"
Jom


A single napkin is rather pointless when eating barbecue, especially if you go for ribs. Each table at the GA Pig is equipped with a roll of paper towels.
"A single napkin is rather pointless when eating barbecue, especially if you go for ribs. Each table at the GA Pig is equipped with a roll of paper towels."
Michael Stern


The sauce used to dress GA Pig pork is quite mild, but if you want to heat it up, there is a plethora of various hot sauces to add.
"The sauce used to dress GA Pig pork is quite mild, but if you want to heat it up, there is a plethora of various hot sauces to add."
Michael Stern


Another rule.
"Another rule."
Michael Stern


The woman behind the counter explained that the no-camera rule was put into place because someone took a picture of the pit man while he was cutting pork with his cleaver. The flash stunned him and he accidentally cut his hand, requiring 36 stitches and causing the restaurant to close for the day.
"The woman behind the counter explained that the no-camera rule was put into place because someone took a picture of the pit man while he was cutting pork with his cleaver. The flash stunned him and he accidentally cut his hand, requiring 36 stitches and causing the restaurant to close for the day. "
Michael Stern


If you plan to dine at a picnic table outside, you must sauce your food before leaving the building.
"If you plan to dine at a picnic table outside, you must sauce your food before leaving the building."
Michael Stern


So, does this mean a kangaroo or ostrich would be welcome on the porch??
"So, does this mean a kangaroo or ostrich would be welcome on the porch??"
Michael Stern


We've always said the name of this place 'G-A Pig,' but a regular customer advised us that it is in fact pronounced 'Gay Pig.'
"We've always said the name of this place 'G-A Pig,' but a regular customer advised us that it is in fact pronounced 'Gay Pig.'"
Michael Stern


The pitmaster is bringing a wheelbarrow load of wood in to the smoke pit.
"The pitmaster is bringing a wheelbarrow load of wood in to the smoke pit."
Michael Stern


This driveway leads to a delicious world that seems far from the interstate.
"This driveway leads to a delicious world that seems far from the interstate."
Michael Stern


Beyond this sign is a log cabin, and inside the cabin is four-star barbecue.
"Beyond this sign is a log cabin, and inside the cabin is four-star barbecue."
Michael Stern



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