A southern Illinois business winner of this year’s Illinois Pulled Pork Madness. The on-line contest is a promotion of the Illinois Pork Producers Association. The title of best pulled pork in 2021 goes to “The Smokin’ Pig” food truck in Olney. The owners are Drew and Taryn Bunting, who started the operation in 2015.

Their signature sandwich is called the “Pork Everest”, which contains two pork chops, two helpings of pulled pork, macaroni and cheese and topped with pickles, onions, jalapenos and barbeque sauce all layered on three buns.

The Smokin’ Pig receives a trophy and $250 for winning the contest.