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Page A-14 Shelton-Mason County Journal — Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020 BUSINESS PROFILE 3y Kirk Boxleitner kbox/eitner@masoncounty. com The Pig Pen BBQ in Shelton is open from noon to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays, but be warned: When the Shelton-Mason County Journal visited Brian and Eloisa Kaufman’s home-cooked eatery at 2333 Olympic. Highway North, they had sold out of their customary six racks of ribs and four pans of smoked macaroni and cheese by 3:30 p.m. Until the Pig Pen’s official grand opening in July 11, Brian had spent his life working in the automotive in- dustry, but like his wife, he credited his upbringing with instilling in him the skills and appreciation for barbe- cue. “My mom was always a good cook,” said Brian, who’s been cooking for at least 20 years. ‘ “Cooking has always been a pas- sion of mine, too,” said Eloisa, who realized she didn’t get the same ful- 779ank You! . for voting lVoel Longan Best Mechanic : 6 years in a row! And this year's #1 Repair fillment from her old job, as a nurse, as she did from using her Mexican background to create fusion cuisine. The couple are Shelton natives, and Brian described the opening of the Pig Pen as a matter of finding the right time and location. While opening a family restaurant, especially one whose food is as messy as barbecue, might seem ill-advised during a pandemic, the Kaufmans have sold out some selections so con- sistently that they’re hiring a “helper” that they hope will allow them to fo- cus more on cooking and homeschool- ing their two children. “We cook everything in small batches to make sure we’re keep— ing our quality high,” Brian said. “It takes at least two hours to smoke our mac and cheese just right. Just about everything we serve is homemade and handmade, so it all takes time.” At the same time, the Kaufmans want their family cooking to be af- fordable. , “We’ve taken our kids to other bar— _ AutoCare LA"; Center W. Install Quality NAM Pun. 426-1467 Wr’ve Got Your Part WE CAN HELP YOU GET YOUR CAR READY FOR SUMMER! Curbside Pickup, Deliveries, and Online Ordering Available! visit www.cutrateautopartscom. We are here to support our community and employees; 1 we will all get thru this challenging time together New Hours — Shelton 8:00am-8:00pm Mon-Sat - Sunday 10:0'0am-4:00pm irs’r Coto in Shelton 360-426-2800 becues where it costs $60 to $70 to feed everyone, which is just ridiculous,” Brian said. “We believe you should be able to feed your whole family for less than $40. We keep our prices low so everyone can afford to eat.” While Brian is a huge fan of smok— ing a variety of foods, from meats to desserts, he avoids over—smoking his menu items because he said the smoke should add nuance to a food’s flavor, not overpower it. “You know you’ve got a good bar- becue when you’re got the right flavor and texture, and the right ratio of smoke to underlying flavor,” he said. The Kaufmans began by smoking roughly 70 pounds of meat daily and have quickly moved up to 150 to 175 pounds. Given the demand from customers, the couple are considering a smoker that would allow them to smoke 300 pounds of meat a day. “So far, the only bad reviews we’ve gotten of our food is that we’re not able to serve enough of it,” Brian said. HUMETOWNE Let Vander Wal’s keep you cool on the open road! ‘ See us for. all your Air Conditioning Full Service Automotive Bare! Hometowne Brake Muffler I Mon: Fri 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. - 125 E. Grove 5 - Shelton} "360-426-1021 We have 30+ years of experience! [3 Like us on‘Facebook V H Quality Trust... That’s HometoWne Service Pig Pen BBQ opens in Shelton Eloisa Kaufman cuts meat at Pig Pen BBQ, a restaurant she owns with her husband, Brian, at 2333 Olympic Highway North in Shelton. Journal photo by Kirk Boxleitner We’re here. to help you keep your car dependable at a very reasonable rate. From custom exhaust work brakes, to tune-ups and oil changes for classic & new cars trucks! I73 I} 22’ it escort/ms! 7: r V e w M 321 S. 2nd St, Shelton 0 (360) 426—8208 \li'h" l/n' p/m‘rjln‘i’nn/ ilk")? lilili A -+ Rum! for 1.3 Wars!