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05/ 16/ 23
Carey Bringle’s New Book Has Everything You Need to Know for Barbecuing Season
The Peg Leg Porker owner’s BBQ for Dummies is out April 13 MARGARET LITTMAN  APR 8, 202...
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05/ 16/ 23
PEG LEG PORKER BBQ SMOKED GREEN BEANS
LET'S GET GRILLING Â 1Blanch green beans in well-salted boiling water until bright green in...
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05/ 16/ 23
PEG LEG PORKER 15-YEAR PITMASTER RESERVE BOURBON
The first pitmaster to start a bourbon brand, Carey Bringle is releasing the most ambitious Pe...
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05/ 02/ 23
Peg Leg Porker Owner Buys a Site in The Nations
Carey Bringle pays $1.1M for the property, plans a new concept for the fast-changing district. ...
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04/ 28/ 23
GALLIVANT
PEG LEG PORKER NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE It's nice to go out to fancy dinners every once in a while, ...
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04/ 28/ 23
The Best Barbecue Across America
Whether inspired by the Carolinas, the Texas Hill Country, or just a love of 'cue, these barbecue...
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04/ 28/ 23
The 10 Best Nashville Restaurants that Locals Love
Avoid the tourist traps and uncover the tastiest local hotspots. Nashville is a premiere destina...
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04/ 28/ 23
The 5 Best Wireless Thermometer For Grilling of 2023
When I initially began cooking, one of my daily responsibilities was to prepare eight to ten be...
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04/ 26/ 23
Owner of Peg Leg Porker opening new restaurant in the Nations
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – The Nations neighborhood is growing fast with new homes, new bars, new ...
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04/ 18/ 23
5 Spots for BBQ in Nashville
Ribs, pulled pork, or brisket – this 'cue is finger lickin' good. Andrew Thomas Lee via Mart...
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04/ 17/ 23
Top 41 Places to Eat in Nashville
Over the last couple of decades, the Music city has also become known as a serious food city. It’...
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04/ 12/ 23
The 14 Best Foodie Cities In The United States
 There are lots of American cities food lovers should visit, from Los Angeles on the West Coast...
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04/ 06/ 23
Food & Drink 2023: The Chefs’ Guide to Dining in Nashville Now
We asked 10 Nashville chefs about everything from favorite haunts to food trends that must die. ...
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03/ 17/ 23
Review: Peg Leg Porker Tennessee Rye 8 Years Old
After years of toiling in the bourbon trade, pitmaster cum whiskey magnate Casey Bringle is off ...
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03/ 08/ 23
The South's Best Barbecue Joint In Every State 2023
With each passing year, the Southern barbecue scene just keeps growing stronger. The recent wa...
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02/ 28/ 23
15 fun and unique things to do in Nashville, Tennessee
From home of hot chicken to a sculpture trail through the forest. Neon signs on Lower Broadwa...
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02/ 03/ 23
These Are Some Of The Best BBQ Restaurants In The U.S.
From flavorsome ribs to juicy briskets, these authentic barbecue restaurants across the country a...
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01/ 31/ 23
The 8 Best Electric Smokers of 2023 for Flavorful Home-Smoked Meats, Veggies, and More
With a patented wood-chip insert and a tight-sealing door for ultimate flavor, the Masterbuilt 3...
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01/ 01/ 23
Meet the Contestants on BBQ Brawl: Flay V. Symon
These eight hopefuls are ready to smoke out the competition in the quest for the title of Master ...
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01/ 01/ 23
Meet the Chopped Grill Masters
Find out which 16 chefs are competing to win $50,000 on Food Network's Chopped Grill Masters, and...
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06/ 09/ 22
Want Some Grill Goals for Summer? These 10 Will Keep You Busy
Chefs and other masters of the flame tell how to elevate your outdoor cooking. By Kate Krader...
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05/ 31/ 22
Travel Off The Beaten Path To Try The Most Mouthwatering BBQ In Tennessee
It’s difficult to pay a visit to Tennessee without indulging in a little local flavor, and BBQ is...
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05/ 26/ 22
Where to Eat Finger-Licking Barbecue in Nashville
From cafeteria-style classics to growing meat empires with multiple locations  Search for “bes...
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05/ 16/ 22
Monday Menu: Whiskey, Wine and Empanadas Edition
The next few weeks in Nashville look delicious — here's our roundup of events CHRIS CHAMBERLA...
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05/ 12/ 22
Where to Dine in (and Around) the Gulch
Top stops in the action-packed neighborhood by Alex Hendrickson and Clair Lorell  Updated M...
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05/ 10/ 22
Barbecue royalty: Here are 10 top contenders at Memphis in May this year
The competition field at the 2022 Memphis in May World Championship Cooking Contest is as fierce ...
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05/ 03/ 22
Where to Eat + Drink at BNA: A Local’s Guide
LOCAL RESTAURANTS Expansion efforts at Nashville's airport continue! Whether you're returni...
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04/ 15/ 22
Bringle’s Smoking Oasis is Smokin' in the Nations
Carey Bringle brings Texas Icehouse Community, Barbecue, and more to his Oasis. 1 of 2 Expan...
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04/ 05/ 22
The Best Patios for Eating and Drinking Outside in Nashville
For outdoor dog-friendly drinking and patios with live music, these are your best bets for al f...
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02/ 04/ 22
We Asked 10 Barbecue Pros: What’s the Best Bourbon and Barbecue Pairing?
While barbecue styles may vary from coast to coast, one thing is for certain: Whiskey is always w...
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01/ 18/ 22
New arrivals add local flavor & flair at Nashville International Airport
Fraport Tennessee welcomed 35 new shops & restaurants in 2021. NASHVILLE – Fraport Tenness...
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11/ 01/ 21
INDULGE IN THESE MOUTHWATERING MEAT AND SEAFOOD BOXES
10 tasty mail-order meat and seafood boxes worth sampling right now. (Omaha Steaks) There’s not...
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05/ 11/ 21
A Memphis In May Tribute To BBQ Legend Mike Mills
The epic Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest — an event sometimes referred...
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07/ 25/ 20
If you’re looking for some Red, White, and Que this weekend, try our Family Feast!
2 full Racks of Ribs1lb Pulled Pork1/2 pint sauce4 Buns4 Jumbo Wings (+white sauce)2 Sides – quar...
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07/ 21/ 20
The South’s Top 50 Barbecue Joints 2019
After a long summer spent driving down lonely country roads, sampling prodigious quantities of sm...
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07/ 21/ 20
Nashville BBQ joint ranked among best in the South
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – Get ready to have your mouths watering! A Nashville restaurant is being...
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04/ 03/ 20
Get Amazing Tennessee BBQ Delivered To Your Doorstep
Yes, you can eat some of the world’s best ribs, pulled pork shoulder and all sorts of sides from ...
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10/ 14/ 19
7 Must-Visit BBQ Joints in Memphis
Memphis is one of the few Southern cities that can claim its own widely recognized barbecue sty...
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08/ 27/ 19
Memphis, Nashville both rank in Southern Living's Top 50 BBQ Joints in the South list. But who really won?
<GALLERY 38 PICTURES> Nine Tennessee barbecue joints made the Southern Living shortlist of ...
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07/ 15/ 19
Young Cancer Survivor to Finish 50-State Culinary Road Trip at Peg Leg Porker
Pitmaster Carey Bringle is honored to cook for Ali Allouche CHRIS CHAMBERLAIN JUL 15, 2019...
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07/ 14/ 17
America's 35 Best Ribs 2017 Slideshow
Established in 2012, The Woodshed is a 14,000-square-foot open-air restaurant. As the name sugge...
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Nashville BBQ joint ranked among best in the South
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Nashville BBQ joint ranked among best in the South
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Nashville BBQ joint ranked among best in the South
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Nashville BBQ joint ranked among best in the South
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Nashville BBQ joint ranked among best in the South