INSIGHT Magazine July 2019 | Page 18

BBQ by Kelsey Wilhoite BBQ and the Fourth of July go together like peas and carrots, and there’s no bar-b-que shortage here in the greater Calhoun County area. We checked in with nine of our favorite BBQ joints to ask them about their most famous menu items. Cooter Brown’s Rib Shack 8464 AL-204 • Jacksonville, AL 36265 • (256) 435-1514 Hours: Monday - Wednesday 4:00 - 9:00 pm Thursday 11:00 am - 9:00 pm Friday - Saturday 11:00 am - 10:00 pm VIEW MENU The unmistakable and irreplaceable Cooter Brown’s Rib Shack is a landmark on Highway 204 in Jacksonville. General manager Kyle Justice says the ribs and wings are the most requested menu items at Cooter Brown’s thanks to their special dry rub and oak wood used in the smoker. Wings, chicken, catfish, burgers, salads, and the one-of-a-kind Hillbilly Eggrolls can only be found on Cooter Brown’s menu. Top off any meal at Cooter’s with a slice of homemade peanut butter pie. 18 July 2019 INSIGHT