Cuts of Ribs

Ribs are a constant on the world’s barbecue trail—dished up by grill masters from Kansas City to Kuala Lumpur. The meat next to the bone always seems to taste the most flavorful and this is especially true of ribs. But not all ribs are the same. You can’t play the game of smoke and fire without a scorecard: The photos here will help you identify the players. Note: The lamb ribs pictured are delicious prepared following the Dinosaur Rib (shorten the cooking time by 30 percent).