There's an acidic twist that makes a barbecue sauce "Memphis style" — and that lies in the high level of vinegar. For that reason, tang is the predominant character (though this is also present ...

As the originator of one of the main styles of American regional barbecue, Memphis boasts a unique recipe of slow and low ...

and often potluck-style cookout events. If you live in the barbecue belt, your barbecue preferences may be pickier than most.

"While away at college or as I traveled, I noticed our mark on the world in surprising ways, like in signs touting 'Memphis-style barbecue' at restaurants miles away from home," she said.