Bessie Lou Cathie cooking meat on a grill.

Category: 

Culinary Arts

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Cook, Pitmaster

Bessie Lou Cathey

Memphis, Tennessee | 1978

Cathey was the first winner of the Memphis in May barbecue competition in 1978 for her ribs. Today, this event is considered to be one of the country’s most prestigious barbecue competitions.

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