Pete’s Pig Catering & Barbeque

Went to try this based on the reviews. We ordered the ribs which were pretty good; I would rate them a b+ or a-​. Not the best we ever had, but fairly tasty. They came pre chopped up so we were not sure if we got full racks or not. But two «full» racks were plenty for two adults and two kids with a bit left over. And they were «fall off the bone» cooked which was just the way we like them.
But we were really annoyed by the sides. The sides came in the little plastic cups you put mustard or catsup in at takeouts; really small portions. We ordered cole slaw and corn muffins. Our two full rack got us four sides. We put all four into cole slaw that got us enough for each of us to have some. And it wasn’t that good. Tasted slightly off.
Then we ordered additional sides of corn bread; Each a very small portion, about the size of a half of an ice cream sandwich, and on the dry side. And the killer, $ 2 each.
Recommendation: Get the ribs, skip the sides. Go down the street to Days and get their sides — cheaper and better.

I’ve mentioned several times on Unilocal (and to anyone willing to listen) about the paucity of good barbecue (or barbeque) in Maine, or north of the Mason-​Dixon for that matter.
That said, I’d heard about Pete’s Pig from a couple of people who appreciate real barbeque, and share my frustration with being asked 101 times, «what do you think about Buck’s Naked?» I’m not answering that question ever again!
Pete’s Pig is in a nondescript building along the main drag on Route 27 in the village area of Belgrade Lakes, where it slows to 25 mph, so you don’t run over well-​heeled summer residents from Massachusetts waddling across the roadway. Blink and you’re by it.
The menu is pretty basic, with pulled pork, brisket, and ribs, separate, or as baskets, which means, they come with two sides. They have sweet potato casserole as a side (at least the catering side of the biz lists it), but they were out when my wife and I stopped by today. What a bummer. I don’t think I’ve ever had sweet potato casserole and it sounded like true Southern comfort food, the kind you just never find in Maine, foodie-​capital, or not.
I opted for the sampler, which is pulled pork on a bun, with three ribs and two sides. I went with potato salad and corn bread.
The pulled pork was tender, succulent, and obviously smoked. It was mixed with a tomato-​based barbeque sauce, which had a hint of vinegar, so I’d call it a North Carolina-​style sauce. The ribs were tender, also with hints of hickory smoke adding to their flavor, and the sauce really worked well with these.
My sides were terrific. Their corn bread is moist and not dried out like so many corn breads I’ve had elsewhere with Maine barbeque.
My wife went with the half rack of ribs, with cole slaw and mac and cheese. Her cole slaw was really good, seasoned perfectly. The mac and cheese was just so-​so, in my opinion.
It’s take out here, meaning you order inside at the counter, they call your name, you come in and pick it up and take it out to one of the tables with umbrellas outside.
Two quibbles I had with Pete’s, which in no way took away from the food. They don’t have bathrooms, meaning you have to go down the road to Day’s Market at the causeway, where they have a porta potty. Also, barbecue should be washed down with cold beer. They don’t sell beer. Fortunately, I had some on ice in my trunk (how did I know?).
Overall, pretty pleased with my Pete’s Pig experience, however.

Totally forgot I never did a review on tho amazing place, it deserves one!
We decided on Pete’s pig to cater out wedding before we tried it due to an amazing foodie’s opinion. I am so glad we took her advice. Everything was amazing and I keep telling our guests to try it before the wedding!
We were given samplers of the pulled pork and chicken. Juicy, great sauce, and tender. The coleslaw: I wanted a whole tub of it! He said they use apple cider vinegar in it and boy does that give it such surprising yet amazing flavor. The beans: LOVED! The owner stated he uses ground up pork ends in it. Wow. Flavor, flavor.
So if you are ever on the bustling little town I Belgrade between June and October you need to check these guys out!

Southern BBQ this far north! Pulled pork is amazing. Always buy a bottle of sauce to take back to Cincinnati with me.