After decades of spotty places, Nashville is suddenly awash in good barbecue. We’re big fans of Martin’s and even the brisket at Edley’s, but the go-to spot for pig has become Peg Leg Porker. Carey Bringle’s pulled pork sandwich is Zen simple — bun, pork, sauce, slaw — yet manages the subtle, complex flavor that only heritage hogs slow-cooked for almost a day can bring.

