National Barbecued Spareribs Day

National Barbecued Spareribs Day celebrates tender, flavorful spareribs cooked with barbecue techniques and enjoyed on July 4. Spareribs are cut from the lower portion of the rib cage; compared with baby back ribs, they are straighter and flatter, with connective tissue and fat that add flavor. They can be prepared with a dry rub, barbecue sauce, or both, then smoked, grilled, or broiled over a long cooking time at low temperature, according to 5NEWS.

The holiday’s creator and exact origins have not been identified. One source reports that the day was first identified online in 2015, while another notes that its origin remains unknown; the date itself is consistently listed as July 4 by sources including Gone-ta-Pott and Kuriose Feiertage. However you mark it, this is a fitting occasion for a messy, saucy plate of ribs—and plenty of napkins.

How to Observe National Barbecued Spareribs Day

Celebrate by preparing spareribs with a favorite dry rub, barbecue sauce, or both. Cook them slowly over low, indirect heat on a grill, or smoke them for a long, flavor-building session. If you would rather not cook, enjoy spareribs from a local barbecue restaurant. Serve them with plenty of napkins and share the meal with friends or family.

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