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wet or dry
What does wet or dry mean?
The first question any Memphis rib joint asks you. 'Wet' = mopped or glazed in BBQ sauce. 'Dry' = no sauce, just the spice rub — the style Rendezvous made famous. Not optional small talk; it's the actual order.
"Half slab, dry. Sauce on the side if you want it."
Origin
Memphis BBQ tradition, codified by the Rendezvous downtown, whose dry-rub ribs became the city's signature style and forced every pit in town to ask the question.
Frequently asked questions
What does "wet or dry" mean?
In Memphis BBQ, it's shorthand asking whether you want your ribs sauced (wet) or seasoned with rub only (dry).
How do you use "wet or dry" in a sentence?
"The pitmaster asked me wet or dry, so I went dry to taste the rub."
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