LOCATED off State Street in New Albany,
Shawn Pitt’s blues-inspired BBQ joint
offers a delicious ensemble of award
winning BBQ delights.
Pitt’s was friendly as ever, finishing up
a massive catering order and offering a
plate of his finest ribs with a side of beans
and potato salad (made daily by his mom).
Pitts’ particular style comes from
Tennessee.
“It’s something I always say, the Tennessee
in me. I learned from my older relatives,
they’re from Chapel Hill, Tennessee,” Pitts
said. “The rest is improvisation. That’s
gotten me here.”
Despite his history of tournament
placements and local acclaim, Pitts was
as humble as ever, frequently inquiring
if the spicy-sauced BBQ held up to
customers’ standards. It did, of course,
largely contributing to the growing local
BBQ stronghold in Southern Indiana.
“I’m pretty new (three years). I know
there are some other guys popping up that
are pretty new. I guess there’s a demand
for it,” said Pitts.
Pitts takes pride in his slow-cooked dry
rub, smoking his meat the old-fashioned
way. His sauce is made in-house, included
with both “tame” and “spicier” options.
“I cook it the slow way,” Pitts said. “If you
go farther up north you’re not going to find
a smoker anywhere.”
Stop in, carry out or call in a catering
order of Shawn’s sauced or un-sauced BBQ.
But if you ask him, he would lead you in the
direction your taste buds are seeking. “I eat
the chicken more than anything.”
SHAWN’S SOUTHERN BBQ
822 State St.
New Albany
502.741.7836
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