We had the fifth annual neighborhood rib cook off this weekend, this is the third time I have participated.
I prefer dry rub ribs, but after the last two years I have learned that sauce is necessary to win with these 'judges'
My first two years I got second place, this year I made a sauce and got third. I we with a southern style with a pretty good amount of vinegar, which I really like, and some others did too. Next year I'll have to back off the vinegar and play to the audience.
I must say, the quality of ribs that everyone turns out is impressive, with two exceptions (one was too smokey and one was a bit burned) you would be happy to get these in a restaurant.
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