The Dixie Pig Has Smoked Up Pork In Arkansas For Over 90 Years
By Carol Ann Carson|Published September 05, 2020
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Carol Ann Carson
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Arkansas native, Carol Ann Carson, has written for OnlyInYourState for three years now. She resides in Western Arkansas' Mountain Frontier but calls NWA home as well. The graduate of University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, Carol Ann earned her B.A. in English and will soon be pursing her M.A. in Library Science. She loves exploring the trails around the Buffalo National River and has yet to find a waterfall that wasn't her favorite.
What originally began as a lunch stop in a little log cabin has evolved into a delicious foundation of Blytheville! Dixie Pig has smoked up mouthwatering pork for nearly a century. Topped with their famous BBQ sauce, the meals here are well worth an out-of-the-way drive. Let’s drool over the smoked meats as we learn about the longstanding history of Dixie Pig.
The Dixie Pig is a must stop anytime you're driving near Blytheville.
It's almost a required stop if you're within a couple of hours of the town! This BBQ joint specializes in pork sandwiches and an undeniably addictive BBQ sauce.
The concept of what would become Dixie Pig began back in 1923.
This was the year when Ernest Halsell started selling his barbecue out of the Rustic Inn. In 1950 Halsell moved to the current location on North 6th. He brought the same sauce and barbecued pit pig to the restaurant which kept its success going. The eatery has stayed in the same family since opening in the 20s!
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Inside you'll be greeted with a space frozen in time and just as welcoming as it was when it opened.
History and knickknacks fill the walls of Dixie Pig. It's one of those place that you'll notice something new with every glance or revisit. Dine inside or take your pig to-go!
The ham here dominates the menu whether its for the pig sandwiches, hamburgers, or even ham salads. The pulled pork is hard to pull away from but the Dixie Pig also cooks up a mean New York strip if you're really hungry.
You'll want to douse your meal with Dixie Pig's famous BBQ sauce for the full experience.
This blend of vinegar and spices packs a light punch to give your taste buds some extra tang. It's the perfect addition to your sandwiches as well as fries and onion rings. Thankfully you can also buy a bottle for home use, too!
Whether you live nearby or take the drive, a stop to Dixie Pig is always fulfilling!
The old school restaurant does not engage in social media but you can certainly give them a call at (870) 763-4636 for more information and to-go orders.
Have you made the stop to Dixie Pig before? We’d love to hear about experiences and memories of this longstanding eatery! While you’re with us you should know this place was nominated by OIYS fans! You can nominate your favorite local business that could use some love right now right here.
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