Amid the commercial wonderland of Disney Springs, where Mickey-shaped treats and overpriced souvenirs typically reign supreme, there exists a meat lover’s paradise that has Florida residents plotting weekend road trips just to get their fix – The Polite Pig in Orlando.
You might think finding authentic, destination-worthy barbecue in a tourist hub would be as likely as spotting a snowman in the Everglades.
Yet there it stands – an unassuming storefront with a modest sign, quietly smoking some of the most crave-inducing pulled pork this side of the Mason-Dixon line.
The restaurant occupies a humble space in Disney Springs, which initially seems like an unlikely location for barbecue that inspires multi-hour drives…