Hey MJW!

I can tell you that here in Missouri and over in the western part of Tennesse, slaw is always offered. It should be a creamy-sweet type slaw IMO. It should be juicy so it kinda moistens up the bun.

Sauce is always basted in Memphis style BBQ. It is also offered on the side, warm, for dipping. Do yourself a favor and get your ribs from the smaller type hogs, not those great big sow-belly ribs.

One thing they do around here that I like: Most places have wooden floors, and they give you buckets of peanuts in the hull to eat while you wait for your food to arrive. Most folks appreciate the peanuts and the places around here just tell you to throw the hulls in the floor. To be honest, i kinda like eating peanuts just so i can throw 'em in the floor.

The thing about different type sauces is a good idea as well. Some folks like a spicy, sauce with lots of pepper and others like a sticky-sweet sauce. Dry rubs are good too.
Pulled pork is a must, but don't forget sliced as well......


Good luck!

GH