Pig of the Month BBQ

What's in the box: A typical delivery includes smoked barbecue meats such as ribs, pulled pork or brisket, sometimes with sauces, sides or bacon.

Pig of the Month BBQ is a family-run mail order barbecue shop owned by the Richards family. It sells monthly clubs alongside one-time orders of ribs, pulled meats, bacon, sauces and sides. The clubs are the main reason to sign up: you get regular deliveries of smoked meats, and there is also a Bacon of the Month program with its own flavor guide. Ribs are clearly the house specialty. Rib samplers and new flavors like candied orange are among the bestsellers, and the range also includes brisket, grass-fed beef smash burgers, jumbo beef hot dogs and stuffed chicken breasts. The company publishes a reheating guide, so expect meats that arrive ready to warm up at home rather than raw cuts for your own smoker. Prices are on the premium side. A three rib sampler costs $125.00, a family dinner pack for six costs $149.00, and shipping is free on orders of $150 or more. The front page does not give club prices or delivery schedules, so read the subscription FAQ before you commit. A 100% satisfaction guarantee, a loyalty rewards program and a referral credit help offset the cost. It also works well for gifts, since e-gift cards and corporate gifting are available.