After six months of planning, thousands of dollars and a whole lot of smoke, each team at Memphis in May gets its shot at the title of World Champion (when it comes to barbecue, is there really a world beyond the South?). You've seen day one and day two—it's now time for day three in photos of the world's largest pork competition.

Memphis in May 2010 Finalists

Grand Champion: Yazoo's Delta Q

Shoulder
1. Cool Smoke, (Richmond, VA)
2. Rebel Roaster Revue (Memphis, TN)
3. Sweet Swine o' Mine (Memphis, TN)

Whole Hog
1. Yazoo's Delta Q (Nesbit, MS)
2. 10 Bones BBQ (Olive Branch, MS)
3. The Shed BBQ and Blues Joint (Ocean Springs, MS)

Ribs
1. Natural Born Grillers (Southaven, MS)
2. Sofa King Smokers (Madison MS)
3. Prime Time BBQ (Eureka, MO)

Patio Porkers (Open Contest for First-Time Competitors)
1. Lord of the Swine (Marion, AR)
2. Here for the Beer (Little Rock, AR)
3. Hoof Hearted (Millington, TN)

Results from the rest of the contest, including ancillary categories for side dishes and non-pork meats, can be found here.

More photos of the 2010 Memphis in May in the slideshow »

About the author: James Boo has been a barbecue enthusiast since he embarked on a two-week road trip through the American South, eating nothing but barbecue from Virginia to Texas. He's learned a thing or two, but as Serious Eats' Barbecue Bureau Chief he's found that there's plenty more to discover about America's first food. Catch up with his musings on Fridays here at Serious Eats, and check out his narrative food blog, The Eaten Path, for more journeys to the real meal.