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Payne's BBQ, Memphis, Tennessee

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There's more to barbecue than just open flames, wafts of smoke, slabs of ribs, and fall-apart brisket — it's a culture, a robust culinary expression of a certain way of life. It's with that in mind that we built Issue #139 of SAVEUR, an entire issue of the magazine dedicated to both barbecue the food, and barbecue the lifestyle. In our Barbecue Nation video series, we take a closer look at the lives of America's finest practitioners of this highly specialized, highly personal art. In our third and final stop, we check out Payne's BBQ in Memphis, where the pork is chopped, not pulled, and piled high with mustard slaw. 

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I'm a lifelong Memphian and I have no reason to lie here: This is the best barbecue on earth. Your film work is exquisite. Sadly, to view this on a Sunday or Monday when Payne's is closed makes me ache, knowing I can't drive over and get me one.
Also, the Payne's Barbecue community is a shining example of love and harmony in a city starved for it.
I was introduced to the monumental delight of Paynes Barbeque by my ol' pal Jimbo . He kept on about it all the way from North Cakalaky , up 'til we hit the door of the place . Told me about his Pops' efforts to "inquire" of the secret sauce ingredients ! Some folks will do anything for a good recipe ! Now I'm a faithful N.C. Good 'ol Boy , but when it comes to Paynes chopped sa'mich , I have to give them props ! It's just one of lifes greater joys to watch that door open on the cooker and see the smoke rollin' 'round in there as a slab is pull from it to prep your order . I'm shivering with excitement just thinkin' 'bout it ! I always get one or more sandwiches to take back home , but they never seem to get there ! I made it as far as Asheville , N.C. one time , but that was only because it was somebody elses turn to drive the 'Band Van' and I fell asleep ! I was right proud that nobody had found it's hiding place !!!
Don't even think of passing this place up if you're anywhere close to traveling down that way . If you're on the way back to N.C , give a guy a break and bring me some ! (I'll meet Ya'll out by the big hi-way !)

Peace , Out ,
Kirb

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