barbecue ribs

Smoky meat strips

Barbecue ribs are pork or beef ribs slow-cooked over low heat, typically smoked and glazed with a tangy, sweet, or spicy sauce.

The method produces tender meat that falls off the bone.

Regional styles vary widely—Memphis ribs are dry-rubbed, Kansas City ribs are sauced, Texas beef ribs emphasize smoke over sauce.

We're having barbecue ribs at the cookout.

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sticky · charred · meat · bone · Memphis · Kansas City · slow-cooked · marinade · mesquite · smoker box · low and slow · hickory · finger-licking · basting · dry rub · tangy · caramelized · backyard

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