Meat Dishes in Kansas City

Barbecued meat is the gastronomic passion of the so-called "world capital of barbecue", also known as Kansas City. Barbecued pork ribs, flavorful slices of hot or cold beef brisket, or a "pig salad" of succulent pulled pork - those are just some o... READ MORE

Burnt ends are a delicious specialty originating from Kansas City. The name refers to the unusually-shaped, tougher, fattier end pieces of barbecued brisket which were served as appetizers, placed into stews, or given to customers free of charge. ... READ MORE

Originally an American invention, succulent and smoky barbecue ribs have become one of the most famous dishes in the world. The dish is typically prepared with pork ribs, usually spareribs or the tender, leaner baby back ribs. Pork is the obvious ... READ MORE

Although some may think that chili con carne is an authentic Mexican dish, it is actually an original American dish, made only in a few places in Mexico in order to cater to the tourists. If the dish were Mexican, it would still be a staple on the... READ MORE

Sloppy Joe is an all-American, simple sandwich consisting of ground beef, onions, seasonings, and tomato sauce or ketchup on a hamburger bun. The sandwich probably started as a variation of the "loose meat" sandwiches that didn't contain tomato sa... READ MORE