Memphis Beale St. BBQ Rub

Memphis sits smack dab in the center of barbecue country and proudly touts itself as "Pork Barbecue Capital of the World." Although they will entertain an occasional brisket, BBQ in Memphis means pork—chopped or pulled pork shoulder sandwiches and ribs are the cuts of choice. To accentuate all this pork we've included a generous amount of allspice in the rub, and the coriander, celery seeds, and yellow mustard seeds are left whole to create a mouth watering texture on the meat.