Much More Than A Bait Shop, Clay’s House Of Pig In Mississippi Serves Up BBQ That’s Sure To Hit The Spot
Some of Mississippi’s best restaurants aren’t exactly restaurants. For instance, you’ll find some great grub in gas stations throughout the state. But it’s not just gas stations that serve as amazing makeshift restaurants. Mississippi just so happens to be home to a bait shop that doles out some of the best BBQ in the state.
A Tupelo treasure, Clay’s House of Pig, which is also known as C.H.O.P., is a bait shop AND BBQ joint.
The bait shop came first; however, after years in business, was in danger of closing, as it couldn’t keep up with big-box stores and online retailers. And so, in 2017, the shop was renovated to include a restaurant.
And though the eatery was an afterthought, BBQ is in the owner, Clay Coleman’s, blood. In fact, the dry rub used at C.H.O.P. took the Coleman family 30 years to perfect!
The dry rub is just the start of what makes the BBQ so good, though. There’s also the fact that Coleman only uses pecan wood and a strict two-step smoking process.
Ready to indulge in some of the state’s best BBQ? For more info, call C.H.O.P. at (662) 840-7980. You can also visit the eatery’s website or Facebook page.
So, did you know about this Tupelo gem? Ever dined at C.H.O.P.? If so, what’d you think? Tell us!
This isn’t the only place you can get an unforgettable meal. Click here to read about an eatery that serves up the best grilled cheese in the state.
Address: C.H.O.P. Clay's House Of Pig, 205 S Veterans Memorial Blvd, Tupelo, MS 38804, USA
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Though Daniella was born in New York and has lived in a couple of other states, Mississippi has been her home for the past 25 years. After graduating from the University of Southern Mississippi, Daniella began to hone her writing skills through various internships, working for The Royal Obsession and Anatomie clothing. In the years since, she’s had the privilege of having her articles appear in several publications, such as Parents & Kids Magazine and Girl Meets Strong. She’s also had the honor of interviewing actress Sela Ward for The Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience.
