Mount Pleasant Magazine July/August 2018

www.LowcountryCuisineMag.com | www.MountPleasantRestaurant.com | www.CharlestonRecipes.com lowcountry cuisine LC 11 Swig & Swine Since opening its doors in 2012, Charleston’s Swig & Swine has fast become a barbecue enthusiast’s go-to destination, with its mouthwatering pulled pork, beef brisket, smoked turkey, smoked pork belly, house-made sausage, chicken wings and juicy ribs. They specialize in the finest house-smoked meats (the swine) and creative sides, which you can pair with a selection of craft beers and bourbon (the swig). Touting themselves as the Lowcountry’s authentic all-wood smoked barbecue joint, pitmaster Anthony DiBernado’s low and slow cooking process savors all the natural juices and locks in that iconic smoked flavor that keeps guests coming back for more. www.swigandswinebbq.com Catering available: Yes Rusty Rudder All of Mount Pleasant-based Rusty Rudder’s barbecue selections are handpicked by chef Mike Eckert, who marinades, treats and preps all the meat before it enters their industrial kitchen smoker to be slow-smoked and served fresh daily. While barbecue is just one aspect of what they do at The Rudder, to them it’s a Lowcountry staple – and they take pride in doing it right. You can’t go wrong choosing among fan favorites such as smoked and grilled barbecue wings, barbecue and brisket skillet mac ‘n’ cheese, pork belly BLT, the house- smoked pulled pork sandwich or a smoked brisket plate. Any entree can be paired with their scrumptious Southern sides such as house-made collards, barbecue street corn, mashed potatoes, cheese grits and more. www.rustyruddermtp.com 843-388-3177 Catering available: Yes Poogan’s Smokehouse    If you’re truly “big on the pig,” you need to sample the pork belly with hash and rice at Poogan’s Smokehouse. Seriously, it’s a culinary religious experience. It may not look the part of a traditional barbecue restaurant – nor is it off the beaten path – but Poogan’s Smokehouse delivers on the deliciousness factor. From slow-cooked barbecue to local black-eyed pea salad, chef Daniel Doyle’s cooking is bound to his Carolina roots. With a commitment to support Southern farms and purveyors, Poogan’s Smokehouse sources the freshest, highest quality ingredients to create authentic flavors that let the ingredients shine. They cook “low and slow,” using a blend of hickory, white oak and cherry woods, and the final product is pork perfection. And when you come down to it, isn’t taste what really matters most? www.pooganssmokehouse.com 843-577-5665 Catering available: Yes Moe’sOriginal BarBQue Moe’s Original Bar B Que in Pawleys Island serves Alabama- style barbecue and Southern sides in a relaxed atmosphere. Eat inside or kick back with a a cold one on the patio or the screened-in porch, while sinking your teeth into a platter of pulled pork or smoked jumbo chicken wings. Inside tip: Try dipping them into a side of Moe’s signature creamy Alabama style white barbecue sauce. www.moesoriginalbbq.com/lo/pawleysisland 843-237-8227 Catering available: Yes Melvin’s Barbecue If you’re eating your way along the Lowcountry barbecue trail, then make a piggie pit stop at an original. Melvin’s Barbecue is a beloved local institution, featuring traditional Bessinger family recipes dating back more than 75 years. They’re famous for cooking up some of the best St. Louis-style pork ribs, chicken and “Boston butts” in the South. Smother your chopped pork in Melvin’s legendary Golden Secret Recipe tangy mustard sauce and taste the original barbecue flavors of the Lowcountry. Enjoy signature Southern sides like homemade mac ‘n’ cheese, slaw, fresh collards, fried okra and more. www.melvinsbbq.com 843-881-0549 Catering available: Yes