The best Southern rib recipe list

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Baby-back ribs are the most tender ribs and have the most meat on them. They'll fill up even the cowboys you know with huge appetites! Check out these delicious Southern rib recipes.
Southern roadhouse ribs
Even if you've never been to a Texas roadhouse, chances are you've had roadhouse ribs. They're hearty and juicy, and like all good ribs, they fall right off the bone almost as soon as you pick them up. Get the recipe here.
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Southern Memphis-style dry rub ribs
If you have extra time, rub the ribs with the spice mixture described in this recipe and refrigerate them for up to 8 hours before roasting. This will really infuse them with flavor. Remove them from the refrigerator about 30 minutes before you plan to put them in the oven so they are ready to cook right away. Get the recipe here.
Cajun ribs
Use your favorite sweet-spicy barbecue sauce for this delicious recipe. The spice rub adds a bit of heat directly to the ribs, so you may want something that leans more toward the sweet side to mellow things out. A tall glass of sweetened iced tea will also do the trick. Get the recipe here.
Sweet and sticky pineapple ribs
Some barbecue sauces get their sweetness from sugar, but the recipe below takes advantage of the well-balanced sweetness of pineapple to create sticky ribs that are a delicious main course. A well-balanced spice mix rounds out the sauce quite nicely. Get the recipe here.
Louisiana ribs
A combination of Cajun spices and a slightly sweet barbecue sauce make these ribs tender and flavorful. You can use your favorite store-bought Cajun seasoning or mix up your own to add spice up this dish. Serve the ribs with dirty rice and corn on the cob for the perfect Cajun-inspired meal. Get the recipe here.
Soda pop ribs
Cooks in the South have their own individual preferences for what type of soda to use, but having tried out numerous recipes, I can tell you that any brown soda — whether it’s a basic cola, Cherry Coke, root beer or even Dr. Pepper — will result in a finger-licking good sauce. Just don’t use diet soda! The sugar is key. Get the recipe here.
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