Smokey Pig Bar-B-Q
Bowling Green, Kentucky · Mammoth Cave National Park
Why stop here: Smokey Pig Bar-B-Q is a $ bbq pick in Bowling Green for Mammoth Cave National Park travelers. Order Monroe County-style pork shoulder sandwich.
Family-run since 1969 and one of the last outposts of Monroe County-style barbecue — thin-sliced pork shoulder grilled over hickory and dipped in peppery vinegar sauce. Roadfood-certified; closes at 5pm.
Monroe County-style pork shoulder sandwich
At Smokey Pig Bar-B-Q, Roamward highlights Monroe County-style pork shoulder sandwich because it gives travelers a clear first order instead of leaving the meal to guesswork. Use it as the anchor, then check the current menu before you go.
Updated July 2026. Restaurant hours, menus, and reservation policies change — confirm before you go.
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