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.

Interstate Barbecue in Memphis, TN

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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.

A&R Bar-B-Que in Memphis, TN

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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.)

The Bar-B-Q Shop in Memphis, TN

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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

Central BBQ in Memphis, TN

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Charlie Vergos Rendezvous in Memphis, TN

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Cozy Corner Restaurant in Memphis, TN

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Payne’s Bar-B-Q in Memphis, TN

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Germantown Commissary

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