Best Rib-Sticking Joints

By Jennifer V Cole and Hunter Lewis
May 10, 2013
SL readers sure love some 'cue, so we asked you who reigns for ribs. Here, your votes for the best spots across the region to hunker down with a slab
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1. Fiery Ron's Home Team BBQ

Charleston, SC | Aaron Siegel breaks all the old-school BBQ rules at his two juke joint-inspired hangouts. He's open seven days a week, serves cold beer and cocktails, and sports live tuneage. But when it comes to ribs, he's a purist: red oak, a simple dry rub, no basting, no sauce. Simply put, it works. hometeambbq.com

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2. Southern Soul Barbeque

St. Simons Island, GA | Under the portico of an old (and rebuilt) gas station, massive wooden farm tables fan out to seat the 'cue-loving faithful 60 at a time. Folks pack in for the salt- and sugar-cured ribs, smoked rotisserie-style and glazed with pan drippings, and righteous hoppin' John. southernsoulbbq.com

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3. Sam's BBQ1

Marietta, GA | Sam Huff joined the ranks of boss hog through 14 years as a weekend warrior on the competition circuit. Now his lightly lacquered baby backs, tender with a little give, pretty much own Atlanta. bbq1.net

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4. Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q

Decatur, AL | If these St. Louis-cut spareribs are the perfect marriage of meat, spice, and hickory smoke (and they are), then we're glad to join the honeymoon. bigbobgibson.com

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5. Corky's Ribs & BBQ

Memphis, TN | Unlike most temples of 'cue, where menus proffer a simple range of ribs, pulled pork, chicken, and maybe brisket, this East Memphis landmark dishes up everything from barbecue nachos and tamales to sides of spaghetti. But if you're making a pilgrimage here, you really need to decide only one thing: wet or dry? corkysbbq.com

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