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From Principal to Pitmaster<\/h2>\n
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Before he was serving up brisket<\/span><\/a> by the pound, Graysen Walles was leading classrooms as the principal of Tanglewood Middle School in Greenville. A military veteran and former tropical storm aircrew assistant, Walles brought discipline, purpose, and a deep sense of service to each chapter of his life\u2014including this one.<\/p>\n

What began as a weekend escape became a calling. On Friday nights after the school bell rang, he would fire up the smoker. By dawn, the trailer was parked at pop-ups across the Upstate\u2014from Hampton Station to Westside Market\u2014where the buzz about MooHogz Craft BBQ started to spread.<\/p>\n

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In July 2024, Walles made the leap from trailer to storefront, becoming the first Black-owned restaurant inside The Commons food hall. <\/p>\n

\u201cTo move in this direction was something I had to do,\u201d he told A.J. Jackson of\u00a0The Greenville News<\/em>. \u201cI\u2019m getting older, and I want to make sure I do everything in this life that I enjoy\u2014and one of those things is barbecue.\u201d<\/p>\n

Built on Texas Smoke, Served with Carolina Soul<\/h2>\n

MooHogz smokes low and slow over post oak imported straight from Texas. A custom Oyler smoker\u2014crafted in Austin\u2014anchors the process, capable of cooking up to 1,000 pounds of meat at a time. Every brisket, pork shoulder, or turkey breast spends up to 14 hours over wood at a steady 225 to 250 degrees.<\/p>\n

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Though MooHogz is rooted in Texas technique, the results are far from rigid. Sauces play a supporting role\u2014not a cover-up\u2014with both a tangy vinegar blend and a balanced house sauce served on the side. The focus stays on the quality of the meat, the depth of the bark, and the patience it takes to do it right.<\/p>\n

At MooHogz Craft BBQ, the menu is grounded in simplicity, executed with care, and shaped by what\u2019s coming off the pit that day. While a few items rotate in and out depending on the smoke schedule, you can count on a strong lineup of smoked meats, satisfying sides, and thoughtful extras\u2014all served with a choice of house-made sauces.<\/p>\n

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Plates are the heart of the menu, each served with two sides. Daily staples include sliced brisket with a dark, peppery bark; pulled pork that\u2019s juicy and hand-pulled to order; and sliced smoked turkey, lean but never dry. For a plant-based option, MooHogz also offers jackfruit, smoked and sauced with the same attention given to the meats.<\/p>\n

Some offerings are tied to the day of the week. Fridays bring a house-smoked corned beef\u2014unexpected in a barbecue setting, but a fitting showcase for Walles\u2019s creativity. On Saturdays, ribs take center stage: St. Louis\u2013style, cooked until tender, and typically sold out by early afternoon. As the menu board warns: get \u2019em while you can.<\/p>\n

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For those looking to sample the range, the BBQ Sampler offers a full pound of meat\u20141\/3 lb each of any three available proteins\u2014paired with three regular sides. It\u2019s a solid choice for first-time visitors or those sharing a plate.<\/p>\n

Sandwiches come stacked on toasted brioche buns and are available with brisket, pork, turkey, or jackfruit. Another popular option is the Mac Bowl, a comforting base of Rosalee\u2019s mac and cheese topped with your choice of protein. It\u2019s filling, flavorful, and a favorite among regulars.<\/p>\n

The kids\u2019 Piglett Menu includes options like the Lil Moo, Lil Hog, and Lil Gobble\u2014all served with chips and perfectly portioned for younger appetites.<\/p>\n

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Side dishes are scratch-made and carry names that reflect family ties and tradition:<\/p>\n