Why BBQ Ribs deserves more attention
BBQ Ribs rarely gets the international recognition it deserves. The generously seasoned complexity is genuine, not simple, and the technique involved in using maple syrup correctly takes real skill.
American cuisine is a mosaic of immigrant traditions adapted over generations. I encountered it first in a Fourth of July cookout and that context helped me understand it properly. root beer is the natural accompaniment and the combination makes the case for the dish. If you haven't explored this cuisine seriously, BBQ Ribs is the dish to start with.
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