Memphis Barbecued Baby Back Pork Ribs

Southern barbecue enthusiasts might debate vehemently over which region, state, or city produces the best chopped pork barbecue, pulled pork, barbecued shrimp, or dry-rub chicken, but when it comes to barbecued pork ribs, only a fool denies that the undisputed capital is Memphis, Tennessee. Pitmasters may win distinguished prizes in Richmond, Virginia, Lynchburg, Tennessee, Tryon, North Carolina, or Jonesboro, Arkansas, but until they garner at least a “First Place Ribs” prize at the annual