There, in a hilltop farmhouse kitchen, I helped her ready a pork rib roast for a dinner party.

WSJ: Jumping Juniper

The deal fell through, but after spending enough time there on reconnaissance trips, he decided to make an homage to his near-business venture and marry kimchi, grilled pork or beef short rib, and corn tortillas.

BBC: The taco that��s taking the US by storm

Roughly 70 percent of his sales are Cheesy mac-n-rib, a sandwich of macaroni, pulled barbecue pork, caramelized onion and sharp cheddar.

BBC: The LA food truck revival

Choose between Porterhouse pork chops, Boston butt shoulders, and Frenched five-rib racks.

FORBES: Food Tech Gift Guide 2012