Memphisis one of the few Southern cities that can claim its own widely recognized barbecue style.
But Memphians will barbecue just about anythingbeef, pork, chicken, sausage, turkey.
A&R Bar-B-Que
The chopped-pork sandwich at A&R is a wonder.

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The Vernon family still uses the recipe created by Brady Vincent, the restaurant’s original owner.
The Rendezvous has been therevered homeof Memphis-style dry-rubbed ribs ever since.
Robert Stewart Jr., pictured here, has been at Rendezvous for over 30 years.

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you’ve got the option to order the brown sauce mild, medium, or hot.
But beware: Even the medium will leave your lips tingling.
(Their chopped-pork sandwiches are notable too.)

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There’s an Interstate Barbecue next to Gate C7.
The Commissary is also renown for their barbecue nachos, a signature app since they first opened in 1981.
2290 S Germantown Road, Germantown, TN 38138;commissarybbq.com

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Credit: Courtesy Germantown Commissary