No sauce. No gimmicks. Just pure dry rub BBQ magic in the heart of Memphis. I tracked down what locals claim are the greatest Memphis-style dry rub ribs — and honestly, they might be right.

This BBQ Grill rib rub is just magical on grilled or BBQ’d pork ribs. It has a rich earthy taste that brings out the best in your ribs. Yeah we got this recipe from our cousin in Memphis.

From smoke to sauce, meats to wood, Memphis barbecue is as unique as the city itself. Here is a breakdown of the hallmarks of Memphis-style 'cue.

There are also four brand-new categories: Best Cocktail, Best Team Booth, Best Team T-shirt and Best Dry Rub. SMOKESLAM 2024: Meet the winners of Memphis' new barbecue contest Category winners ...

Memphis ranked fourth on Yelp's 2025 Top BBQ Cities in the U.S. list. Austin and San Antonio took the top two spots, followed ...