The Great Midwestern Rib Divide: Decoding St. Louis and Chicago Barbecue Traditions
In the pantheon of American culinary traditions, few subjects ignite as much passion—or as much confusion—as regional barbecue. While the casual diner might associate "baby back ribs" with a catchy 1990s television jingle, the reality of Midwestern barbecue is a complex tapestry of migration, industrial meatpacking history, and distinct smoking techniques. At the center of […]

