Pig of the Month BBQ Review
January 17th, 2013 | Author: Alysha
While visiting Chicago for work yesterday, I started thinking about how food can change in a matter of miles. Take Milwaukee for instance, we’re known for our craft beer, brats, cheese and all things deep-fried. Travel just 90 minutes south to Chicago and you get a completely different culinary experience. In this city, it’s all about deep-dish pizza, Italian beef and Chicago-style hot dogs. (For lunch yesterday we had neither. We actually went to a cafe on top of a health food store for baked falafel, spinach soup and vegetable juice.)
This brings to my next point: barbecue.
I don’t think just one region can claim this cuisine. Each area (St. Lousis, Kansas City, Memphis, etc.) has their own BBQ that’s unique to them. So when Pig of the Month BBQ contacted me about reviewing their products, I figured it was necessary in the name of research.
At Pig of the Month, you can buy individual packages of rips, bacon, sausage, sauces and more or you can sign up for a BBQ of the Month Club. This would be a great gift for dads…or the meat lover in your life. Food gifts are one of my favorite things to give because they answer that age-old question, “What do I get for the person who has everything?”
I tried their Bacon Sampler, which included 3 1-pound packages of bacon.
My favorite was the Applewood Smoked Maple Sugar Bacon. It was slightly sweet and took my Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese up several notches.
Imagine this with bacon on top. Delectable.
In addition to meat, Pig of the Month BBQ also offers loads of sweets. I tried their White Chocolate Ginger Pistachio Sea Salt Toffee and their Dark Chocolate Cashew Sea Salt Toffee. As a bonafide toffee lover, I was immediately drawn to their unique flavors. Each were rich, sweet and tasted like true, gourmet candy.
Although Father’s Day is still months away, keep this one in your files for a winning gift (or if you just love meat!)
Question: What is your favorite food gift to give or receive?
Disclaimer: Pig of the Month BBQ has given me these products to review. I was not given the product in exchange for a positive review. All opinions are my own.
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I like to give wine baskets to people — not quite food, but on a similar page. I love BBQ, so maybe I’ll add this to my list next time people ask for ideas :)
Laurie @ Love, Laugh, Laurie recently posted..Liebster Award: Some Facts About Me
I love that idea for wine baskets! Who doesn’t adore vino!?
Alysha @ Shesontherun recently posted..Pig of the Month BBQ Review
Gosh this sounds amazing, I love me some bacon. I went to school in the south so got some pretty killer bbq there.
Alex @ therunwithin recently posted..It’s the Mojo.
How cool! I would love to spend some time in the South.
Alysha @ Shesontherun recently posted..Pig of the Month BBQ Review
Mmmmm, I need to make your butternut squash mac and cheese dish pronto!
Brittney @ Brittney Breathing recently posted..List Lovin’ Thursday
I’ve made that stuff at least 4 times from fall until now. It’s a great stand-by dish. And it makes regular mac and cheese so much healthier.
Alysha @ Shesontherun recently posted..Pig of the Month BBQ Review
When I lived in Memphis all anyone wanted to eat was BBQ when they came to visit. I got turned on to BBQ spaghettic and my favorite BBQ chicken nachos. I think the best food gift is a gift card to a place you can’t afford on your own : ) Hope you had fun in Chi town!
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