Erica Blaire knows a thing or two about ribs. An award-winning competition pitmaster—and Food Network Master of ‘Cue Barbecue Champion—Erica is the creator and host of the award-winning digital series ...

BBQ pitmaster cooks party ribs in 2 hours for quick backyard BBQ success.

Pitmaster Erica Blaire said there are often three things worth ordering at a barbecue restaurant. Brisket can tell you a lot about a chef and pitmaster through its flavor and preparation. Ribs are ...

Nothing says barbecue like a rack of perfectly smoked ribs. While there’s plenty of menus that offer BBQ ribs, not all deliver. Some are dry, don’t have the right flavor and are not properly cooked.

Melissa Nelson sprinted to the judging table with just 10 seconds left on the clock, her rack of ribs in hand, as the California State Fair’s barbecue competition neared its deadline Saturday. The ...

Here’s how to cook tender, fall-off-the-bone ‘dino’ ribs in the smoker, oven, or even your Instant Pot. Lusciously tender and rich, beef ribs are like the big siblings of pork ribs. Prized for their ...

Pitmasters traveled from across the country this month for Windy City Smokeout, a barbecue showcase of meats and sauces, to cook up their own distinct styles. Attendees could enjoy smoked beef with ...