Memphis-style barbecue

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Memphis-style barbecue is a regional American barbecue tradition best known for its slow-smoked pork—especially ribs and pulled pork—seasoned with a distinctive dry rub and often served with a tangy, tomato-based sauce on the side.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf cuisine
regional American barbecue style
associatedDish barbecue nachos
barbecue spaghetti
associatedEvent Memphis in May International Festival events
surface form: Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest
associatedWithCity Memphis
cookingMethod indirect heat smoking
slow smoking
countryOfOrigin United States of America
surface form: United States
culturalSignificance major element of Memphis regional identity
distinguishedFrom Carolina-style barbecue
Kansas City-style barbecue
Texas-style barbecue
flavorProfile savory
smoky
spiced
meatPreparation rub applied before smoking
notableDish pork ribs
pulled pork
primaryMeat pork
regionOfOrigin Memphis, Tennessee, United States
surface form: Memphis, Tennessee
ribStyle dry ribs
wet ribs
sauceFlavorProfile slightly sweet
tangy
sauceServingStyle served on the side
sauceStyle tomato-based barbecue sauce
seasoningStyle dry rub
servedAt barbecue competitions
barbecue restaurants in Memphis
servingTradition pulled pork sandwiches
ribs served without sauce
sauce offered at the table
textureCharacteristic tender meat
typicalRibCut St. Louis–cut ribs
spare ribs
typicalRubIngredient black pepper
brown sugar
cayenne pepper
chili powder
garlic powder
onion powder
paprika
salt
typicalSideDish baked beans
coleslaw
cornbread
potato salad
typicalWoodUsed hickory
oak

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Kansas City–style barbecue influencedBy Memphis-style barbecue