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It seems that barbeques are not only popular in the United States. BBQs are well known and eaten throughout the world, including in the country of the USA's closest neighbor. According to the latest statistics, Canadians love BBQs more than any other country in the world.

This assertion is based on the number of online searches for barbecue rib recipes and barbecue chicken recipes by Canadians. The funny thing is that this national obsession with barbecue seems to be a recent phenomenon, with the search numbers jumping between 30 to 70 percent year on year. Summer is of course the most popular time of year for barbecues in Canada, as the weather is the most accommodating for outdoor cooking. Some real fanatics try to do all of their cooking outdoors during the summer months. They also attempt to use the barbecue in very creative ways, such as for creating a stir fry by placing the frying pan directly on it and grilling vegetables.

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Recently, scientists discovered the menu at a Stone Age barbecue which consisted of ox ribs with bone marrow as a side dish. This barbecue apparently took place around 7,700 years ago in Netherlands.
According to the research, the ancient man liked to devour on the ribs of the wild ox. This was actually a reward for killing the wild beast. The ancient man would chop off the legs and suck the bone marrow. He along with his other mates would then feast on the ribs portion.
According to sources, the meat was cut in such a way so that it could be eaten later as well. Researchers found burn marks on ribs that indicated that ribs were the first to be gobbled by the ancient man.
It is also said that barbecue hasn't changed even a bit over the years!

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Barbecue ribs are delicious, whether you prefer baby backs or St. Louis spares. Cooked low and slow, or high and quick; marinated with secret rubs and bastes, wet in the sauce or dry on the side. And whether you call it grilling, smoking or "cueing", barbecue ribs are a St. Louis specialty.

There are many fine barbecue establishments around town, but when you really want to find the best ribs, there are a few that stand above the rest. 17th Street Bar & Grill tops the list, and owner Mike "The Legend" Mills is a national barbecue superstar. His establishment has won hundreds of awards, including three Grand World Championship titles, and Bon Appetit magazine recently named 17th Street the "Best Ribs in the US." The ribs here are well-smoked and tender, and rubbed with Mills' "Magic Dust." The restaurant also boasts a decent beer menu, and a draft of Goose Island Honker's Ale is a great way to wash down your half slab of ribs.