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SANDWICHES

A close-up of a juicy pulled pork sandwich piled high on a toasted bun and generously smothered in a tangy orange-red BBQ sauce. The sandwich sits on a white beaded plate resting on a rustic wooden outdoor table. In the softly blurred background, a brick building and a sunny, tree-lined street scene in Arlington Heights can be seen.

House-smoked brisket sandwich piled high on a toasted bun, served on parchment over a wooden board with herbs in the background.

A close-up, warm-toned photograph captures a substantial and messy smoked pulled chicken sandwich, which is generously covered in a rich, glossy dark reddish-brown BBQ sauce. The sandwich is stacked high on a soft brioche-style bun, with the top bun resting askew, revealing the tender, shredded chicken. The sandwich is presented on a rustic, round wooden cutting board that sits on a dark wooden table. Surrounding the sandwich is a white ceramic bowl containing more BBQ sauce, a sprig of fresh rosemary, a vintage silver fork and knife, a rumpled linen cloth, and scattered crystals of sea salt and pepper. The background is a gently blurred rustic wooden setting.

A close-up photograph of a smoked, hand-carved turkey breast sandwich generously filled with peppered turkey slices on a glossy brioche bun. The sandwich rests on a decorative blue and white patterned porcelain plate. In the background on a rustic wood table, there is a small bowl of vibrant pickled red onions and microgreens, a glass jar of rich BBQ sauce with a wooden honey dipper, and a silver fork. The setting is on a dark wood table with a dark green fabric in the background.

A close-up photograph of a hearty chickpea fritter sandwich served on a white round plate. A silver fork and a sprig of fresh thyme rest on the plate beside the sandwich. The sandwich is stacked high on a toasted brioche bun with roasted red peppers, grilled eggplant, a crispy chickpea patty, mixed greens, pickled red onion slices, and white cucumber yogurt sauce.

A close-up view of a large pulled pork sandwich resting on hexagon-patterned paper on a wooden table. Rich, dark barbecue sauce is being squeezed from a yellow bottle directly onto the mound of shredded meat. In the softly blurred, sunlit background, there is a side dish of coleslaw and a tall glass of iced tea garnished with a lemon slice.

CHICKEN AND RIBS

A close-up, mouth-watering shot of a massive pile of freshly smoked chicken drumsticks. The chicken has a rich, roasted golden-brown color with dark, charred edges, and is generously coated in a dark, savory, peppery dry rub.

A close up of a metal serving tray lined with classic red and white checkered paper. The tray holds a half slab of glazed, smoked ribs sliced into individual bones and a carved half smoked chicken with dark, seasoned skin. A small sprig of fresh thyme and scattered spices garnish the paper around the meat.

A close-up shot of a towering stack of steaming hot, smoked BBQ rib tips resting on a speckled ceramic plate. The meat is heavily coated in a rich, dark red, and sticky caramelized sauce with deeply charred, flavorful bark on the edges. Wisps of steam rise from the top piece. A sprig of fresh green parsley sits on the side of the plate, which rests on a textured linen napkin. In the softly blurred background, there is a small ceramic bowl of whole black peppercorns, additional fresh parsley, and a tall wooden pepper grinder.

Several racks of slow-smoked BBQ ribs with a dark, peppery seasoned bark and charred bone ends, resting on a metal wire cooling rack.

A close-up food photo resting on a wooden board. A rustic, speckled plate holds a beautifully roasted, golden-brown, house-smoked half chicken covered in savory seasoning. Next to the chicken is a paper-lined cup overflowing with thick, crispy golden french fries, a small clear container of creamy coleslaw, and a small ramekin of dark spicy BBQ sauce. A sprig of fresh green parsley garnishes the plate.

Extreme close-up of a juicy, freshly smoked chicken wing from Porky's BBQ in Arlington Heights, IL. The golden-brown wing is heavily coated in a coarse black pepper and spice dry rub, glistening with rendered fat and showing a perfectly smoked skin, resting on top of a large batch of smoked wings.

HOT APPS

A close-up photograph of a fluffy, white steamed bao bun split open and served in a white paper food tray on a wooden table. The bun is generously filled with a thick slice of dark, smoked, charred pork belly. It is topped with bright orange sriracha aioli, fresh green cilantro sprigs, and green dill pickle slices. The background shows a gently blurred warm restaurant setting.

A bright, inviting shot of a large, speckled white plate piled high with "Texas Twinkies." These are vibrant green jalapeño peppers sliced open, generously stuffed with a cheesy meat filling, and wrapped in crispy, golden-brown bacon. A small bowl of creamy white dipping sauce garnished with fresh herbs sits softly blurred in the background.

A close-up, mouth-watering shot of several "Shotgun Shells"—Manicotti pasta tubes stuffed with a meat mixture and tightly wrapped in seasoned bacon. They are resting directly on the metal grates of a smoker, boasting a glossy, rich mahogany crust from the smoke and rendered bacon fat.

A close-up, top-down view of golden-brown, beer-battered fried pickle chips piled high in a simple white bowl against a stark white background.

A close-up shot of a large, glossy, golden-brown soft pretzel sprinkled with coarse salt, sitting on white parchment paper. In the upper right corner sits a small, clear plastic cup filled with smooth, creamy yellow-orange cheese sauce.

A close-up shot of several golden-brown, deep-fried Sweet Onion Hush Puppies resting in a white bowl. The exterior of the hush puppies is crispy and highly textured, showing the coarse grains of the cornmeal batter and darker caramelized spots from the sweet onion.

HOUSE-SMOKED MEATS

A high-angle view of a golden-brown, scored, and perfectly smoked turkey breast resting on a round wooden cutting board. The board sits on a textured gray countertop, garnished with fresh rosemary sprigs, a small dish of coarse sea salt, and a glass bottle of olive oil in the background.

A macro shot of several smoked pork belly burnt ends piled in a bowl. The focus is on a large, glistening burnt end with a sticky, dark bark and a pinkish smoke ring visible on the edge of the tender meat.

A detailed close-up shot on a rustic wooden board of a generous plate of authentic, shredded house-smoked pulled pork with a rich, smoky bark. In the background are two soft brioche buns, a bowl of reddish-brown BBQ sauce with a spoon, and a bottle of Porky's BBQ sauce.

Thickly sliced smoked brisket with a dark crust on a round wooden serving board, accompanied by fresh thyme sprigs, a glass bottle of BBQ sauce, and a silver fork resting on a light linen cloth against a dark background.

A heaping mound of smoked pulled chicken, showing a mix of tender light meat and dark, seasoned bark, served on a rustic speckled plate resting on a light marble surface.

A close-up, appetizing shot of freshly sliced, steaming pastrami resting on a rustic wooden cutting board. The thick slices of meat feature a dark, heavy peppery crust and a vibrant pink, juicy interior. A metal carving fork is lifting the top slice, and savory meat juices are pooling on the wood surface below.

HOUSE-MADE SIDES

A close-up photograph showing a rectangular foil platter, held up by a person's hand, filled with multiple scored and grilled Bratwurst sausages resting on a bed of sauerkraut. The sausages are a rich reddish-brown, with charred, crisscrossed grill marks along their length.

A close-up, mouth-watering view of a white bowl filled with thick, creamy Roasted Garlic Mac and Cheese from Porky's BBQ in Arlington Heights, Illinois, featuring a rich, bright yellow cheese sauce heavily coating the macaroni noodles.

a bowl of hot sweet potato fries resting on a piece of butchers paper

A high-angle photo shows two speckled blue enamel mugs on a white marble board, each holding a paper cone of fries. The front, marbled blue and white mug contains a large order of deep orange sweet potato fries. The solid blue, speckled mug behind it holds a cone of regular golden-yellow french fries. A small, grey ceramic dish of ketchup is in the foreground. Loose sprigs of fresh thyme are scattered, and several raw potatoes are in the background on the left, next to a textured neutral-toned wall.

a bowl of hot French fries resting on a wood platter with a ramekin of ketchup behind it on the table