I didn’t know what to expect when I ordered the smoked pork ribs at Candente in Houston. The menu’s description included ancho chipotle barbecue sauce, cilantro, queso fresco, and a chile lime butter.

They call me Pork Boy, and as far as I’m concerned, the Year of the Pig couldn’t have come at a better time. At long last, after decades of abuse, my favorite meat is once again getting a little love.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Pork or beef ribs slathered in barbecue sauce - Sham Clicks/Shutterstock If you're interested in grilling, braising, or even ...

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Season ribs all over with salt and pepper. Stack slabs on a large piece of heavy-duty foil; seal tightly, and place on a rimmed baking sheet. Cook until meat is ...

A plate of ribs covered in sauce - Flaviu Cernea / 500px/Getty Images For many of us ribs were a barbecue staple growing up. It wasn't a proper summer cookout or Fourth of July celebration without the ...

Regional barbecue styles are famously diverse, including the key differences when it comes to ordering barbecued ribs in the ...

My Chinese grandmother, Tina, sits to my right at the head of our Christmas dinner table, the matriarch of the family, poised, shoulders up straight and a sincere look on her face. She quietly eats ...