Pitmaster IndexAndrew Pollard
Pitmaster & Owner
Andrew Pollard
A&R Bar-B-Que43+ years activeMemphis, TN
Signature:Rib tips — slow-smoked until the cartilage is tender and the fat is rendered
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.
Technique
Rib tips are smoked low and slow over charcoal for 4–5 hours until the cartilage softens and the fat renders. Served with a side of tangy sauce for dipping.
Influences
South Memphis BBQ traditionSoul food heritageCommunity cooking traditions