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Bain Barbecue — BBQ in Memphis, TN

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Bain Barbecue smokes its meats over a real wood-burning pit. The cooking method at Bain Barbecue runs fourteen hours, low and slow, over pure oak. The menu runs to brisket, ribs, pulled pork, and sides. Its signature items include The Memphian, house made sausage, and oak-smoked ribs. Brisket by the pound is listed at $38.00, the 1-Meat Plate at $24.00, and the Pulled Pork Sandwich at $12.00.

  • Bain Barbecue publishes hours for a Midtown location and a Germantown location.
  • Bain Barbecue is closed on Monday.
  • Bain Barbecue is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM at both locations.
  • The Midtown location is open on Sunday from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
  • The Germantown location is open on Sunday from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • The menu at Bain Barbecue covers brisket, ribs, and pulled pork.
  • The classic sides at Bain Barbecue include Texas pinto beans.
  • The wood at Bain Barbecue is pure oak, and the smoking runs low and slow.
  • The meats at Bain Barbecue smoke over the wood-burning pit for hours.
  • The 1-Meat Plate is listed at $24.00.
  • The 1-Meat Plate comes with two sides and bread.
  • The 1-Meat Plate carries a single meat of the diner's choice, pictured with oak-smoked ribs.
  • Brisket by the Pound is listed at $38.00.
  • Brisket by the Pound is sliced to order.
  • The Pulled Pork Sandwich is listed at $12.00.
  • The Pulled Pork Sandwich is described as hand-pulled.
  • Brisket by the Pound is one of the signature items at Bain Barbecue.
  • The Pulled Pork Sandwich is another of the signature items at Bain Barbecue.
  • The Memphian is one of the signature items and is described as hand-pulled.
  • House made sausage is another of the signature items at Bain Barbecue.
  • Bain Barbecue's offerings include USDA Prime brisket, house made sausage, and sides.
  • Oak-smoked ribs are also one of the signature items.
  • Bain Barbecue's note on selling out is "When it's gone, it's gone".

FAQ

What should I order at Bain Barbecue?

The documented signature item is Brisket.

What wood does Bain Barbecue use?

The wood at Bain Barbecue is pure oak. The smoking over that oak runs low and slow.

How much is brisket at Bain Barbecue?

Brisket by the pound is listed at $38.00. That brisket is sliced to order. The brisket smokes for fourteen hours, low and slow, over pure oak.

When does Bain Barbecue sell out?

The joint's note on selling out reads "When it's gone, it's gone".