We were driving right past Interstate Bar-B-Que, recommended by an LA friend (and backed up by a number of locals) on our way out of Memphis so it made sense for us to stop there for lunch even though we had just had lunch. You kind of have to know us

Their motto “I have been to Hog Heaven” is earned, at least, based on Mary’s pulled pork sandwich, which fell apart as she ate it (that may have more to do with her speed eating style than the tenderness of the meat and bun, though that, too). Rick’s hot dog was only so-so. That’s probably his fault for ordering it, but the experiment was a worthy one.