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 ...

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.

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 ...