The
rib sandwich, (not to be confused with
McRib) is something of a
standard in the world of
barbecue. It is not, however, a standard in the world of
sandwiches. The reason it is a strange kind of sandwich is because it is not, technically, a sandwich. If you go into any
self-respecting BBQ place
south of the Mason-Dixon line, and you order a
barbecued rib sandwich, you will get:
- Three, (possibly four) barbecued ribs.
- A bun (on the side).
If you're at least a little familiar with
the nature of ribs, you'll see the problem here. Ribs have big bones running through the middle of them. The concept of a BBQ rib sandwich is essentially like that of a
chicken leg sandwich, only
dripping with sauce.