Monthly Archives: March 2016

Hog Wild Real Memphis Barbeque-BBQ Nachos

  Quick-Fire Guide: Hog Wild Barbeque pit-man Ernie Mellor has been credited with the invention of bbq nachos, now a Memphis staple. If you’ve never had them, they’re incredibly addictive because they’re (big breath)-crunchy, creamy, cheesy, smoky, meaty, savory, saucy and spicy. Unfortunately, there is no Hog Wild restaurant. It is, however, a very popular Memphis catering … Continue reading »

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High Point Pizza-BBQ Pizza

  Quick-Fire Guide: Here are a few notes about the ‘que: Tenderness- Shoulder-Was tender and moist. The smoked pork on the pizza came from the brother of the owner, who has competed on the bbq competition circuit. Smoke- Shoulder-was lightly smoky. The smoked pork on the pizza came from the brother of the owner, who has … Continue reading »

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Gridley’s BBQ

Quick-Fire Guide: Here are a few notes about the ‘que: Tenderness- Ribs-were ideally tender. The meat pulled easily from the bones, didn’t fall apart. The ribs also had a  well-seasoned and well-developed bark. Shoulder-was moist and tender with bits of bark/crust mixed throughout. Smoke- Ribs-great wood smoke flavor. Shoulder-some wood smoke flavor. Sauce-slightly sweet, but mostly spicy … Continue reading »

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Granny’s Market-Colt 45 Marinated and Smoked Ribs from a Grocery Store

Quick-Fire Guide: Here are a few notes about the ‘que: Tenderness- Ribs-These fall-off-the-bone ribs were too tender by competition standards, but many people want them this way. In competition, a judge should be able to easily pull meat from a bone without the rest of the meat falling off or without the ribs falling apart. I … Continue reading »

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Coletta’s Restaurant-BBQ Pizza

Coletta’s has been credited with the invention of bbq pizza and it all began right here in Memphis back in the 1950’s, when the Coletta family decided to introduce Italy’s pizza to Memphis, by topping it with Memphis’ favorite food-barbecue. Now bbq pizza can be found on restaurant and bar menus all across the nation. I’ve … Continue reading »

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