Pairing BBQ Ribs correctly — a note on sweet iced tea

Most people overlook how much the right drink changes BBQ Ribs. I ordered it with sweet iced tea and the bold and smoky elements of the dish sharpened considerably against the pairing. hot sauce in particular became more prominent in a good way.

American cuisine is a mosaic of immigrant traditions adapted over generations. The a Southern BBQ joint is where you learn these pairings — they evolved together. If you've been having BBQ Ribs with the wrong drink, try it correctly once. It's a genuinely different experience. The restaurant deserves credit for getting this right.