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Memphis-style barbecue

Okay kiddo, so Memphis-style barbecue is a type of cooking where meat is cooked low and slow over a fire made from hickory wood. This makes the meat really tender and flavorful because it takes a long time to cook and the smoke from the wood gives it a delicious taste.

In Memphis-style barbecue, they use a special dry rub made from spices like paprika, garlic powder, and cumin. They put this rub all over the meat before they start cooking it. This makes the outside of the meat taste really good and helps form a crust on the outside while the inside stays tender.

When the meat is done cooking, they usually serve it with a special type of sauce that's sweet and tangy. The sauce is made from things like ketchup, vinegar, and brown sugar. It's really yummy and adds even more flavor to the meat.

Memphis-style barbecue is really popular in Memphis, Tennessee, which is where it got its name from. People all over the world love it because it's so delicious!
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