Judging at Memphis in May takes devotion and education
Daily Memphian
Jennifer Biggs
Jennifer Biggs is a native Memphian and veteran food writer and journalist who covers all things food, dining and spirits related for The Daily Memphian.
To be a Memphis in May barbecue judge, you have to go to class and get certified. But there’s more to judging than just having a certificate; you need to be dedicated.
Related stories
Teams of Barbecue: Big Bob Gibson’s
The faces of barbecue include Don and Carolyn McLemore, owners of Big Bob Gibson’s restaurant and the matriarch and patriarch of the most winning team at Memphis in May.
Teams of Barbecue: Hog Wild-Competition Team
Ernie Mellor leads Hog Wild-Competition Team, which he started in in 1994 after competing with another team before that.
Teams of Barbecue: Moe Cason Barbecue
Moe Cason, a barbecue celebrity, is back at Memphis in May this year and says that of all the competitions, this one is his favorite.