Porky's Pride Smoke House Serves Up Prime Cuts

 

After seeing a social media post about the "72 Hour Smoked Prime Rib" in the middle of the afternoon, I immediately made plans to have dinner at Porky's Pride in Warrior, AL. I called a dinner companion and we hit I-65 North heading to culinary bliss. 

A little back story. Porky's Pride was once located in Fultondale, Alabama then transitioned into a popular food truck, which still makes its rounds all across central Alabama including metro Birmingham. They have once again set up shop in a brick-and-mortar location in Warrior. 

Atmosphere: The gravel parking lot was packed leading us to assume that we might have to wait for a table. They have limited outdoor seating which we would have been happy to accept. However, we were able to be seated immediately when we went inside. The aromas coming from the kitchen hit us in the face as we anxiously waited to place out orders for the highly anticipated prime rib dinners.  

They do have a bar as well which was seemingly stocked with a nice array of spirits. This is definitely a "jeans and tee shirt" kind of atmosphere. Having just got off work, my dinner mate and I stuck out just a little bit. 

Service: The service was outstanding and friendly. We knew what we wanted so there was no need to even look at the menu. 

The dish of the day: The "72 Hour Smoked" Prime rib is smoked for 72 hours and comes with 2 sides, a house salad, burgundy/ bourbon mushrooms, bordelaise, horseradish cream, & Texas toast. Folks, run, don't walk to get this dish. *This is ONLY served on Friday's after 4 p.m. They have a great variety of sides. Choose from Smokey Baked Beans, Deviled Egg Potato Salad (which is excellent), House French Fries, Pasta Salad, Mashed Potatoes, Braised Green Beans, Creamy Cole Slaw, Seared Zucchini, Cheesy Grits, Vinegar Based Slaw and Mac & Cheese.

One of the most succulent cuts of meat I have had in the last several years.

Overall experience: Although it's about 20 minutes north of central Birmingham, it's worth the drive and we can't wait to go back.

For information about Porky's Pride and to see their full menu, visit them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/porkyspridesmokehouse/

On the web:  https://www.tlhospitality.com/porky-s-pride

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Porky's Pride - "Dining Out Down Home Style"

If you're looking for great barbecue in a down home atmosphere, I've got just the place for you. Just off of I-65 in Fultondale and off the beaten path is a reluctant star called Porky's Pride. I've passed by the place many times while driving in Fultondale and trust me it's been on my list for sometime now. My taste buds cried out for ribs so I decided to put this visit at the top of my priority list one Saturday afternoon with my favorite girl, better known as "Mom". When I found out they'd been voted as having the "Best Ribs in Birmingham" in 2008, Porky's Pride BBQ definitely had my attention.

Atmosphere: Stepping inside of Porky's Pride BBQ is a like transitioning from the hustle and bustle of the city to the center of a little country town where everyone knows everyone else. The restaurant wasn't not extremely busy, but the crowd inside seemed to be well known to the owner and the staff.
There is plenty of seating and large enough to accommodate large groups.  There are three sections to the restaurant. The rear section is  known as Porky's Wagon Wheel Steakhouse. The Wagon Wheel features televisions, a bar, a large indoor char-grill where steakhouse patrons can grill their own steaks. Just select your own T-Bone, filet, sirloin N.Y Strip or rib eye and grill it yourself. Porky's Pride has the only grill of it's kind in the southeast. This is an excellent in-door tailgating option where friends can gather for the big game without fighting the elements. Ask about the unlimited salad bar.  They also offer a wide variety of oysters; on the 1/2 shell, fried, Rockefeller style, baked with jalapeno, onions and cheese and char-grilled. If you can't make up your mind, just get the oyster sampler. These will go great with a cold glass of their signature Wagon Wheel Brew.

The Meal: I had the rib plate (no sauce) with delicious, home-style, scratch made potato salad and baked beans. Their baked beans were VERY good and their ribs tasted like award winning ribs for sure. Mom decided to have the fried chicken finger plate: 4 large chicken fingers, a heaping helping of fried okra & potato salad. As someone who's VERY hard to impress, she was definitely impressed. This is a great choice for a "not-in-the-mood-for-barbecue" person.
We enjoyed both meals and received portions large enough to take home for dinner.

The Prices: The chicken finer plate was $8.25 and the rib plate was $12.00. Although, their rib plate is on the pricier end of what I'd typically pay for ribs and two veggies, their prices are pretty reasonable(menu below).

The Staff: The staff was friendly, attentive and accommodating. I was happy to enjoy a walk through with the owner of the restaurant and a view of the large indoor grill.

 Overall Experience: I liked the place and will definitely return with friends to gather around the indoor grill inside the Wagon Wheel Steakhouse portion of Porky's Pride.

If you'd like to host a dinner party or just gather with friends, call ahead to reserve your spot around the indoor grill.

Porky's Pride BBQ 
Porky's Pride Wagon Wheel Steakhouse
2516 Walker Chapel Road 
Fultondale, AL 35068
(205) 849-5122

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The rib plate

The chicken finger plate

the BBQ menu

The custom made steakhouse char-grill

Their signature brew

One of the first electric stoves invented

The catering van