Pepper-Rubbed Ribs with Molasses-Mustard Glaze

To develop the flavors in this full-bodied glaze, make it at least a day ahead. This glaze keeps well in the refrigerator and is great to slather on sausages, bratwurst, or ham on the grill. Serve with vinegar coleslaw, corn …

Spicy Cranberry Riblets

These two-bite ribs are perfect for the appetizer table, or to accompany a televised football game. They’re easy to do and will score you big points for entertaining. …

Oven BBQ Baby Back Ribs

Carole Webster of Penn Valley, CA won first place at the Nevada County Fair with this oven-roasted recipe. Serve with roasted potato spears and your favorite salad. …

Not Your Mamas Baby Back Pork Ribs

Connie Shields of South San Francisco created this slow roasted rib recipe to win first place at the San Mateo County Fair. This gives you time to get your favorite side dishes to go with these tender back ribs. …

1-2-3 Chipotle Pork Ribs

Caitlin Loftus of Salem created this first place winning recipe for the Oregon State Fair. Serve with potato salad and steamed corn. …

Jalapeno Jerk Baby Back Ribs

This recipe has been adapted from BBQ USA by Steven Raichlen (Workman Publishing). Ribs are considered the ultimate in American barbecue. Tender, sweet and smoky and with a little bite, these baby back ribs take more time to prepare and …

Maple-Mustard Pork Ribs

The ingredient list is short but this rib recipe is long on flavor. Cut ribs into two to three rib portions to serve. Add potato salad, corn on the cob, and warm dinner rolls to complete the meal. …