Barbecue Report: The Polite Pig at Disney Springs

(ORLANDO, FL.) — Disney World fans, rejoice! If you’re headed to the House of Mouse, I’ve got the barbecue recommendation you’ll want to visit.

Cue The Polite Pig: Modern BBQ + Taps.

Just steps away from the Lime Garage in Disney Springs, The Polite Pig boasts a delicious barbecue menu with incredible entrees and sides for you to enjoy.

Meet the Butcher Block. While the menu says it’s “for 2,” this could easily feed 3-4 people. You get pulled pork, brisket, chicken and cheddar sausages for the meat alongside cole slaw, pickles and corn bread. Plus, two sides of your choice! I went with the mac n cheese and brussel sprouts. AMAZING!

This was some of the best mac n cheese I’ve ever had. The aged cheddar and fontina cheese with bread crumbs is mouthwatering.

Of course I had to show a closer up photo of the brussel sprouts. Doused in whiskey caramel, these sauteed veggies have a nice bit of sweetness to them. “They get better the further down you get in the basket,” my wife said.

For all this food, it was just $45! Folks, we know how pricey Disney food can be. This is a great opportunity to experience amazing food and not pay an arm and a leg. And yes, they DO take Disney gift cards!

HUGE TIP: I wasn’t fully aware of what to do when we got to the Polite Pig. There are no call-ahead reservations, so you just have to show up! But I think some things I found could help you in your next journey to make life a little simpler.

1: Doing a to-go order? Order online or face-to-face with an employee just outside the door. They can do it then and there for you and will direct you where to wait until your order is called.

2: Dining in? Just walk right in! Get in line and look up at the menu, then order! It’s super simple but if you aren’t sure of all the rules, it can seem intimidating. But it’s not! Part 3 will explain this a bit more…

3: The “reserved” tables are just for those who order their food in the restaurant. Once you place your order at the counter, you can sit at any reserved table open! My recommendation? Have someone from your party sit down at a table and have at least one other person get in line and order!

4: The sauces: You can douse your meats, fries and more in four different sauces. My favorite was Layla’s sweet sauce. I’m a sucker for some good sweet BBQ sauce. And this was it! Lil John’s signature porter sauce was decent as well. It has a touch of honey and black pepper but is balanced by malty flavors. Next is Thomas’ southern gold filled with mustard and vinegar. It’s just like your classic honey gold sauce. Last but not least is the BBQ ranch. I love BBQ sauce, I love ranch! So I thought this would blow me out of the water. It didn’t, but it was still a nice alternative when dipping the cheddar sausage or chicken.

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I’d highly recommend stopping by the Polite Pig if you are ever spending some time at Disney Springs. Let me know what your favorite dish is if you stop by!

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