But of course, Skuzzy, we all know Memphis, TN has the BEST BBQ  
AHEM!  As I was born in Pasadena, Texas & now live in TN; I feel that I am qualified to speak on the subject of Tx vs. Tn BBQ. 1st point of order: Memphis BBQ is based on the generous application of dry-rub, sauced only at the end of the  cooking & pertains to pork.  Tx BBQ is based on a lite dusting of rub (usually just salt & pepper) with liberal mopping during the cooking process & pertains to beef, especially brisket. (ahhhh, i think i can smell Kreuz's all the way over here!)
so saying Memphis BBQ is better than Central Tx BBQ (and vice versa) is like saying apples are better than oranges; the two are related by inherently different.  However, a person may decidedly prefer one over the other.  Me, I like pork ribs over beef ribs, but I like brisket over pulled pork.
Gawd, now I'm just hungry.....road trip! 

(lest I forget the OP's point....lucky you  

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