Rodney Scott's BBQ

Rodney Scott's BBQ is a renowned barbecue restaurant based in Charleston, South Carolina. The restaurant is known for its unique style of pit-cooked barbecue, which has earned it numerous awards and recognition in the culinary world.

History

Rodney Scott founded Rodney Scott's BBQ in 2017, following the success of his family's barbecue business, Scott's Variety Store, in Hemingway, South Carolina. Scott's Variety Store was known for its whole hog barbecue, a tradition that Rodney Scott has continued in his own restaurant.

Cooking Style

Rodney Scott's BBQ is known for its whole hog barbecue, a cooking style that involves slow-cooking a whole pig over a wood fire. The meat is then pulled and mixed with a vinegar-based barbecue sauce. This style of barbecue is characteristic of the Pee Dee region of South Carolina, where Rodney Scott grew up.

Recognition

Rodney Scott's BBQ has received numerous awards and accolades for its barbecue. In 2018, it was named the Best New Restaurant in America by the James Beard Foundation. Rodney Scott himself was awarded the James Beard Foundation Award for Best Chef: Southeast in 2019.

Locations

In addition to its original location in Charleston, Rodney Scott's BBQ has expanded to include locations in Birmingham, Alabama and Atlanta, Georgia.

See Also

• List of barbecue restaurants
• Cuisine of the Southern United States
• James Beard Foundation Awards