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America’s 35 Best Ribs 2015
Aug 27, 2015 | 11:32 am
Over 40 rib experts have weighed in, and we proudly present the 35 ribs that came out on top
America's 35 Best Ribs for 2015
The Daily Meal's Kate Kolenda previews our list of the 35 Best Ribs in America for 2015.
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Photo: Melissa Hom / Graphic: Ravi Bangaroo
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#25 Archibald’s, Northport, Ala.
#24 Chaps Charcoal Restaurant, Baltimore
#20 17th Street Bar and Grill, Multiple Locations, Ill.
#18 Black's Barbecue, Lockhart, Texas
#17 Hill Country, New York City
#16 Central BBQ, Memphis, Tenn.
#15 The Salt Lick, Driftwood, Texas
#13 Smitty's Market, Lockhart, Texas
#11 Fiorella’s Jack Stack, Kansas City, Mo.
#10 Cooper's Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que, Llano, Texas
#9 Charles Vergos' Rendezvous, Memphis, Tenn.
#8 Pappy’s Smokehouse, St. Louis
#6 Kreuz Market, Lockhart, Texas
#5 Big Bob Gibson, Decatur, Ala.
#4 Arthur Bryant's, Kansas City, Mo.
#3 Franklin Barbecue, Austin, Texas
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