On the search for the best BBQ in Connecticut brings us to Ricky D’s Rib Shack in New Haven.
I thought I had found the best ribs in CT before, but I was wrong.
Came to Ricky D’s looking for BBQ in general, but when a place calls itself a ‘rib shack’, you have to focus on the ribs.
And damn.
These have to be the most perfectly cooked ribs I have tasted in CT.
Everything is right with them.
Not fall-off-the-bone, but tender and easily pulled apart.
The only minor complaint here is the sauce is very sweet.
There is an odd smoke flavor to them as well I can’t place, but am happy to keep coming back and trying.
Not traditional smoke but not easy liquid smoke either.
It doesn’t really matter.
These are just wonderful ribs.
The Rating:
8.5/10
Ricky D’s Rib Shack
Address: 302 Winchester Ave, New Haven, CT 06511
Hours: Sunday Closed
Monday to Saturday 11am to 8pm