Two British Men Try Ribs For The First Time & Can’t Believe Their Tastebuds

Americans love their BBQ. Whether it’s sweet and smokey, hot and tangy, dry rubbed, or slathered in sauce, if it’s cooked on the grill, we are in. Many a dad has spent a Sunday afternoon listening to the ball game on the radio while slow-smoking some meat. Some might argue that you can tell a lot about a person by what kind of sauce they like on their BBQ.

Travel throughout the country, and you’ll find that BBQ is regional, and people are very proud of the way they do things. When visitors come to the United States, partaking in our culinary delights is often a highlight. There is nothing more American than a slab of ribs. Tearing into the meat with our teeth while we hold onto the bone might be considered a pastime to some. But if you’re not from here, it might seem barbaric.

Josh and Ollie from Great Britain visited Memphis and tried a slab of ribs for the first time. Their reaction was priceless. In a video shared on X, the pair first start cutting the ribs and are quickly told how to enjoy BBQ ribs and go after them with their hands. The very first bite is heaven.

Ollie says, “This is the most succulent meat with the most beautiful glaze.”

Josh’s agrees, admiring how easily the meat falls from the bone. He’s so overcome by the delicious meal that he apologizes and says, “I’m completely at a loss for words.”

Someone commented, “They went from genuinely terrified to completely understanding in a matter of 10 seconds.

This person has another surprise for Josh and Ollie. “Wait until they try the cold, sweet tea.”

“And they wonder why we no longer eat beans on toast,” someone joked.

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