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The Melting Pot
BBQ Ribs photo coming soon
1920s-present
Modern barbecued ribs are newer than their old-fashioned reputation suggests. They rose with commercial meatpacking, refrigeration, barbecue stands, and postwar backyard grilling. Today ribs are a holiday and cookout centerpiece, especially when cooked gently and sauced near the end so the glaze sets instead of scorches.