The smoker runs all night. The ribs go on before dawn, and they do not come off until they are tender enough to fall off the bone.
This St. Louis BBQ joint has been perfecting that process for years, and the result is so popular that they sell out almost every single day.
The ribs are the headliner here, with a dark, peppery bark and a smoke ring that runs deep. The meat is tender and juicy, and the sauce is tangy and sweet, a perfect complement to the rich, smoky flavor…