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Kansas City-Style Spareribs

Kansas City’s barbecue sauce is tomato-based, thick, sweet and smoky. These Kansas City-style spareribs are a perfect example of that style of barbecue.

Citrus Glazed Beef Ribs

Although subtle in flavor, the citrus glaze compliments the bold flavor of beef with a refreshing finish. Add sugar for a sweeter sauce or more cayenne pepper to kick up the heat a notch.

Beef Back Ribs with Coffee Adobo Sauce

When it comes to beef, we can stretch the flavor spectrum with more vibrant ingredients without losing the flavor of the meat itself. These ribs with coffee adobo sauce is a great example of that.

Book Review: America’s Best Ribs

If you were to list the top five legends of barbecue, Ardie Davis and Paul Kirk would surely be on that list. That’s why I couldn’t wait to get my hands on their new book, America’s Best Ribs. I’d like to believe that America’s best ribs are right here at TopRibs.com, but I’m sure Ardie and Paul can crank out one hell of a rib hoedown.

Book Review: Slow Fire by Ray Lampe

Can one book teach a person how to barbecue? Ray “Dr. BBQ” Lampe thinks so. His new book, Slow Fire…The Beginner’s Guide to Barbecue, claims you’ll be cooking up great barbecue in no time.

…even Championship quality. Let’s see.

Book Review: Planet Barbecue!

There are cookbooks, and then there are teaching cookbooks. Steven Raichlen’s Planet Barbecue! is a teaching cookbook. If you’re ready to take your grilling skills to the next level, then Planet Barbecue! is the book for you. At the very least, it should be on your reference shelf!

Mexican Rice

A Mexican dinner without rice and beans is Just an entrée. The problem with most Mexican rice, is it’s rather bland. We’re putting an end to that.

Mexican Baked Beans

I’ve had Mexican beans, yet I’ve never seen Mexican baked beans. Do they have them? I think the unique flavors of Mexican cuisine could greatly contribute to a baked bean dish.

Grilled Herb Buttered Bread

Grilled bread takes on a whole new meaning when flavored with herb butter. This herb buttered bread goes great with salads, soups or any course, for that matter.

The Best Barbecue Potato Chips

If one is to experience all that is barbecue, I guess potato chips should be on the list. I prefer my chips Memphis-style…that is, without sauce. I’m not fond of all that red stuff getting all over my fingers, either. I reserve that right for real BBQ. Did you know that barbecue flavored are the top seller for flavored potato chips? The winner is…

The Invention of the McRib and Why It Disappears from McDonald’s

McDonald’s in/famous McRib is back, again. But where did it come from? And where does it go when it departs the McDonald’s menu? In 1981 McDonald’s introduced a boneless pork sandwich of chunked and formed meat called the McRib.

New Pork Temperatures!

The USDA announces their new cooking temperature guidelines, although restaurants have been following this standard for nearly 10 years. The new temperature recommendation reflects advances in both food safety and nutritional content for today’s pork, which is much leaner. On average, the most common cuts of pork have 27 percent less saturated fat than the same cuts 20 years ago.

Book Review: America’s Best Ribs

Review: Herr Foods Baby Back Rib Potato Chips

Leave my chips alone! I’ve never been fond of flavored potato chips. I especially despise barbecue flavored. They actually taste nothing like barbecue. I really don’t see the point. After all, what’s wrong with potato chip flavored potato chips? But, baby back rib potato chips? That’s pretty darn specific. Let’s check ’em out..

Book Review: Slow Fire by Ray Lampe

…even Championship quality. Let’s see.