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BBQ Ribs

Courtney Hoppe

Friday, July 1, 2011

KC’s Rib Shack in Manchester QQ “Pladda” feeds two to three people. Photo by Susan Laughlin.

BBQ season is finally here! Since I'm a girl who loves her ribs, I found some options to satisfy that craving without having to fire up the grill. Next month I'll be taking a look at ice cream stands in our great state. Post your favorite on the wall my Facebook page.

PLACE	DESCRIPTION	PRICES/MENU	INSIDER TIP	IN A WORD
KC's Rib Shack 837 Second St., Manchester 627-7427 website	Authentic southern pit BBQ, slow cooked on-site with green hickory wood. Look for the new dining area upstairs.	$19.99 for a full rack. Includes two sides and cornbread.	For dessert, order the make-your-own s'mores and roast them at your table on a mini-burner.	Interactive
Yankee Smokehouse Junction 16 & 25, West Ossipee 539-7427 website	Choose from large pork spare ribs, which are ordered direct from the Midwest, or sweet and tender spare ribs.	$19.99 (Smokehouse) or $21.99 (Baby Back) for a full rack. Includes fries, slaw, beans and garlic toast.	Bring five friends and share a Smokehouse Feast of chicken, ribs and sides for $74.99.	Filling
Granite Steak & Grill 11 Farmington Rd., Rochester 330-3100 website	Sweet and smoky, these ribs are slow roasted for a full day in hickory smoke BBQ.	$18.99 for a full rack. Includes two sides and cornbread.	Sit on the outside patio and let the birds benefit from your droppings.	Sweet
Mojo's BBQ Grill & Tavern 95 Brewery Ln., Portsmouth 436-MOJO Website	St. Louis-style ribs smothered in a secret homemade "Arkansawce."	$22.99 for a full rack. Includes two sides and cornbread.	Go on a Monday night and pack away unlimited ribs for $15.99.	Ample
Red Fox Bar & Grille Route 16, Jackson 383-4949 website	Basted with a zesty homemade chipotle BBQ sauce, these pork ribs are dry rubbed and slow cooked until tender.	$17 for a full rack. Includes Red Bliss mashed potatoes and cornbread.	Come back for the jazz breakfast buffet on Sunday for only $7.95.	Zippy

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