TFP BBQ Ep. 98 - Rodney Scott's BBQ

Rodney Scott grew up cooking whole hogs at his family’s general store in the small town of Hemingway, South Carolina. The tradition of hogs cooked under the direct heat of coals burned down from wood splits was the way Rodney learned to cook and still utilizes today.

As food media began to take notice of the whole hog traditions being carried on by Rodney, Hemingway would see an increase in tourists coming to try he and his family’s barbecue. Over the course of time Rodney would meet and become friends with Nick Pihakis, who encouraged Rodney to come to Charleston to open his own place. Rodney Scott’s BBQ opened in 2016 to huge success and acclaim. The city of Charleston embraced his barbecue traditions and in 2018 he became only the second pitmaster to win an acclaimed James Beard chef award. 

Rodney and the Pihakis Restaurant Group continue to grow the Rodney Scott’s BBQ brand and spread more whole hog greatness across the country, the latest installment being the opening in early 2019 of a new location in Birmingham, Alabama.

https://rodneyscottsbbq.com/

Twitter: @rodneyscottsbbq

Instagram: rodneyscottsbbq

 

Charleston:

1011 King St, Charleston, SC 29403

Hours: 11am-9pm 7 days a week

 

Birmingham:

3719 3rd Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35222

Hours: 11am-9pm Sunday - Thursday

11am-10pm Friday - Saturday

 

B's Cracklin benefit dinner at Truth BBQ:

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