Andrew Pollard
“Everybody wants ribs. I give them the part of the rib that has the most flavor. They just don't know it yet.”
Andrew Pollard has been smoking meats at A&R Bar-B-Que on Elvis Presley Boulevard since the 1980s, building a reputation for some of the best rib tips in Memphis. A&R is a neighborhood institution in South Memphis, and Pollard's commitment to the oft-overlooked rib tip has earned him a devoted following among BBQ insiders who consider this cut the truest test of a pitmaster's skill.
Philosophy
Rib tips are the pitmaster's cut. Most people throw them away. We make them the star of the show.
Technique
Rib tips are smoked low and slow over hickory for 4–5 hours until the cartilage softens and the fat renders into rich, smoky goodness. Served with a side of tangy sauce for dipping.
Recognition
- Memphis Flyer — Best Rib Tips in Memphis
- Southern Foodways Alliance — Featured Pitmaster