Rodney Scott's BBQ.

Rodney Scott’s Whole Hog BBQ brings the specialized traditions of Hemingway, South Carolina, to Charleston’s King Street. The focus here is the time-intensive method of slow-smoking whole hogs overnight over a blend of oak, hickory, and pecan woods. The resulting pulled pork is seasoned with a signature spice rub and a pepper-heavy vinegar "Rod Sauce" that provides a sharp, bright counterpoint to the smoke. While the hog is the draw, the menu expands into pit-cooked chicken, spare ribs, and a notable rib eye steak sandwich. Sides like the honey-butter cornbread and the banana pudding—based on a family recipe—round out a menu that feels deeply personal. The space is a straightforward counter-serve operation that manages to balance its high-profile reputation with the unpretentious, high-energy atmosphere of a classic Lowcountry pit-house.