Utah barbecue destinations offer various rib styles

Utah offers various barbecue options for enthusiasts seeking different styles of ribs, including baby back, spare, and St. Louis cuts. These varieties allow diners to experience different textures and seasoning profiles across the state, ranging from urban neighborhoods to roadside towns.

In Salt Lake City, Pat’s Barbecue is noted for its St. Louis ribs, which are a trimmed cut of pork spare ribs designed to be fall-off-the-bone tender.