Rant: Our local BBQ champ's ribs are way too sweet for my taste.

Jessica Carr · 2026-03-05T04:41:05.40296+00:00

Crowds flock to Big Joe's award-winning ribs at the annual town fair. I tried them last weekend, and the glaze is so sugary it overpowers the meat flavor. Am I the only one who prefers a more savory rub on ribs?

lindas307mo ago

Ever consider that's what people love? I'm all about that sweet glaze.

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the_luna7mo ago

Defend that sweet glaze all day. It caramelizes into a sticky crust that seals in the juices. Savory rubs often taste like plain meat, nothing special. Big Joe's recipe won awards because it balances smoke with that sugar kick. Your taste might be for dry rubs, but most folks want that finger-licking sauce.

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jennyh417mo ago

Award-winning? Tastes like candy-coated meat.

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