There’s a magic that happens when meat is cooked at low temperatures for hours and kissed with smoke the whole time. Though I have yet to make the pilgrimage to the holy BBQ lands of Texas, I’ve been to BBQ hotbeds like St. Louis, the Carolinas, and… Maine? (Yes, Salvage BBQ was some of the … Read more
Some say that America is divided by geography; others say it’s divided by barbecue. But here in the Sunflower State, we don’t subscribe to that division. No, we say, “Come one, come all!” There’s space for everyone’s barbecue tastes here, from spicy to sweet lovers alike. So, whether you’re a fan of Texan barbecue, Carolina … Read more
If you’re visiting Missouri, you might think that Kansas City is the spot for good barbecue. But as a St. Louis local, I’m here to debunk this myth! Not only does St. Louis have its own barbecue style (which involves grilling and then saucing the meat), but it also has several incredible eateries for ribs, … Read more
St. Louis, Missouri is a town known for delicious ribs; in fact, we even have our own style of ribs! St. Louis-style ribs don’t refer to the rub or the barbecue sauce. Instead, the distinctive feature is the cut of meat, which comes from the underbelly of the pig, is grilled, and is often fattier … Read more