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Happy National Barbecued Spareribs Day!

Happy National Barbecued Spareribs Day!

According to one "Simpsons" episode, when served his spareribs, cranky Mr. Burns replies, "Spare ribs, eh? I've played around with ten pins a time or two in my life and, to me, the term 'spare' reeks of second best. Give me ten full frames of 'strike' ribs." But there is nothing second-rate about a good set of barbecued spareribs, and nor are they a lesser cut of meat. In fact they're thought to have taken their name from the flavorful German "rippespeer," which is a smoked pork loin.

We've rounded up some enticing barbecued spareribs recipes, supporting our theory that the best ribs attain that delectable smoky barbecue flavor with rubs and/or sauces that delicately balance the sweet and piquant. Fire up the grill and check out our richly seasoned recommendations...


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Filed Under: Holidays, Recipes, Food History
Tags: barbecue, barbecued spareribs, national barbecued spareribs day, spareribs

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