What makes agreat rack of ribs?

Is it the sauce?

How long the rack was smoked?

famous daves ribs

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The answer is probably a combination of all three, with a few other variables.

Most ribs in the U.S. are cooked using two techniques, explainsButcherBoxMeat Expert, and formerButcher,Nathan Burk.

“The style of ribs is very important when it comes to cooking techniques.

texas roadhouse full stack ribs

Texas Roadhouse

The two main cuts areSt.

Louis Ribs and baby back ribs.

That’s apparent in its meat-heavy menu.

Smokey Bones Fire & Grill ribs

Smokey Bones Fire & Grill

Outback Steakhouse

Founded in Florida in 1987,Outbackhas spread across the U.S.and worldwith over 1,000 restaurants.

While they may be your go-to for a casual, well-priced steak dinner, don’t overlook the chain’sribs.

They’re served with a “deep mahogany-colored shiny saucethat permeated every nook and cranny.”

Outback ribs

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First, the ribs get a dry rub that’s heavy on paprika, brown sugar, and cumin.

The restaurant serves"gorgeously crusted"St. Louis-style pork ribs in half- and full-rack portions.

Ribs are a big part of the menu.

Dinosaur Bar-B-Que ribs

Dinosaur BBQ / Facebook

Bono’s also gets high marks from their employees, whodescribed the jobas “fun and productive.”

And no, they have nothing to do with the U2 frontman with the same name.

famous daves ribs

Famous Dave’s / Facebook

The Smoke Shop ribs

Courtesy of The Smoke Shop

City BBQ ribs

City BBQ / Facebook

Bono’s Pit Bar-B-Q ribs

Courtesy of Bono’s Pit Bar-B-Q

L&L Hawaiian Barbecue short ribs

L&L Hawaiian Barbecue / Facebook

Corky’s Ribs and BBQ

Corky’s Ribs and BBQ / Facebook