16. Kansas - Barbecue Ribs

Let's face it, there is no civil way of eating a rack of ribs, you have to roll up your sleeves and dive in headfirst. Get some barbecue on your cheek? Who cares. Your forehead? It means nothing except that you're an enthusiastic eater. Your hair? You can wash it out later, get to munching. These are the exact experiences for most who've ever gotten the opportunity to indulge in the deliciousness that is Kansas barbecue ribs.

There's been a statewide battle for who has the best barbecue between the states of Kansas, Tennessee, and Texas for decades now and while each state has their arguments and evidence as to who is the pitmaster capital of the nation, Kansas has edged out the competition when it comes to ribs. With specialty rubs, brines, and smoking processes, the end result of fall-off-the-bone ribs can take an entire day to properly prepare. With commitment like that, if you ever get the opportunity to try some of Kansas' famed barbecue ribs, do it.

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