Ruffin roots Supper done Shorty's way
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Shorty's Supper Plates

Meats

Fried golden, covered in gravy, smoked low, or simmered until tender. Choose two or three sides and hot skillet cornbread or a buttermilk biscuit.

Shorty's cast-iron fried chicken and golden tenders

Choose your supper

Shorty's plates

  • Shorty's Cast-Iron Fried ChickenBone-in chicken, seasoned, hand-breaded, and fried golden brown.
  • Shorty's Golden Chicken TendersHand-breaded chicken tenders served with your choice of dipping sauce.
  • The Ruffin Fried Pork ChopA thick-cut pork chop, seasoned, lightly breaded, and fried until golden.
  • Shorty's Smothered Pork ChopTender pork chop covered with slow-cooked onion gravy.
  • Shorty's Sunday Pot RoastSlow-roasted beef with onions, carrots, and rich brown gravy.
  • Grandpa's Southern MeatloafHomestyle meatloaf finished with a sweet tomato glaze. Brown gravy available upon request.
  • Shorty's Chicken-Fried SteakHand-breaded beef cutlet topped with peppered cream gravy.
  • Ruffin Road Fried CatfishCornmeal-crusted catfish served with hush puppies, coleslaw, and house tartar sauce.
  • Shorty's Smoked ChickenSlow-smoked chicken finished with Shorty's house seasoning.
  • Shorty's Salmon PattiesOld-fashioned fried salmon cakes with crisp edges and a tender, savory center.
  • Shorty's Chicken and DumplingsTender chicken and handmade dumplings simmered in rich chicken broth.
  • The Country Hamburger SteakSeasoned chopped steak smothered with grilled onions and brown gravy.
Shorty's pot roast, meatloaf, and chicken with dumplings

Sunday cooking takes its time.

Availability may vary

From Shorty's smoker

  • Carolina Pulled PorkSlow-smoked pork served with a tangy Carolina vinegar sauce.
  • Shorty's Smoked Pork ChopThick-cut pork chop seasoned and smoked until tender.
  • Smokehouse MeatloafShorty's meatloaf finished in the smoker and served with brown gravy.
  • Friday Night Smoked RibsSlow-smoked ribs served Friday and Saturday while they last.

Handheld and ready

Sandwiches & baskets

  • Shorty's Fried Chicken SandwichCrispy chicken breast with pickles and Shorty's comeback sauce.
  • Country Tender BasketGolden chicken tenders with fries, coleslaw, and Texas toast.
  • Ruffin Catfish SandwichCornmeal-fried catfish with lettuce, pickles, and tartar sauce.
  • Sunday Meatloaf SandwichThick-cut meatloaf on toasted bread with tomato glaze or brown gravy.
  • Carolina Pulled Pork SandwichSmoked pork with vinegar sauce and creamy coleslaw.
  • Fried Pork Chop SandwichBoneless fried pork chop with pickles, onion, and mustard on a toasted bun.

Feed the whole table

Shorty's Family Supper

Fried chicken, your choice of three family-size sides, cornbread or biscuits, and a half-gallon of sweet tea. Available in several family sizes.