Gary Lee's Market and BBQ

Brunswick, Georgia

Don and I were determined to find this market last January, when driving through Georgia. I have no idea what our GPS issues were, but we were guided to a sketchy neighborhood, where   7 men stood outside a liquor store, while police car lights flashed. 

Onward

We were glad to know there had been an error. We were 18 minutes off course, but eventually found the Market on US Highway 82.  The building lacked glamour, but the trucks hinted at hungry workmen... who know good food.

BBQ and Meat Market

The main focus in the market was the case with barbecue!  The food is what we had heard about. 

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There were lots of meat options, that smelled pretty heavenly... chicken, smoked wings, ribs, pulled pork and brisket... 

The Lee's

I so hope I got this right. I think Corey is the grandson of the original owner.  His dad, Gary Jr. is in the blue.  They both greeted us with Southern hospitality. Evidently this was an old grocery store that turned into a meat market in 1968.  I love a business with family history!

Decor

And I love some good decoration, as well! There were a lot of pigs tucked here and there. As you can see there was also a pheasant and a nativity scene.  Interesting.

Of course there were shelves of barbecue sauces and rubs. That's what we should have been looking at.

And Color

I'm not good at naming color shades, but those are 2 mighty fine colored walls. I just didn't expect snazzy colors and artwork, when we pulled up to the Market. And family tables!  Gotta love.

BBQ and Stew

Don is the barbecue lover, so he was in heaven with his ribs and brisket.  I on the other hand was especially excited about the Brunswick Stew.  In 2015, Don and I met a man from Georgia, while visiting Guatemala.  He told us all about this stew, packed with meat and veggies. It was very thick and yummy, especially on chilly January day.

Shopping?
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We could have purchased some bread or sweets for the road, but we just told our pig friend good bye and headed down the road.  It was definitely worth the stop... even with our major detour.