Best type of Rib Meat for Competition

bbq kansas kid

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Original poster

Mar 31, 2010

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Wichita, KS

• May 28, 2012

• #1

What is the best type of Pork Rib meat to use for competition?  Has anyone used Berkshire/Kurobuta meet in competition?  Also, where do you all get it, because I have not had much luck getting good pork meat near Wichita KS.

 

bama bbq

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Sep 24, 2011

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Rocket City (Huntsville) AL

• May 31, 2012

• #2

I don't do comps but I did some Berkshire pork ribs and quite frankly couldn't tell the difference than the spares I get from the grocery down the street that I trim to St L style.

 

smokinhusker

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Oct 20, 2010

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Mountains west of Colorado Springs, CO

• May 31, 2012

• #3

Hello BBQ Kansas Kid! 

You could try googling it and see if anything comes up near your area. 

Would you mind heading over to Roll Call to introduce yourself so we can give you a proper SMF Welcome?

Could you help us out by updating your profile to include your location (State is fine), it helps when answering questions or giving advice to know what part of the world you are in? 

Thanks

Bama BBQ said:

I don't do comps but I did some Berkshire pork ribs and quite frankly couldn't tell the difference than the spares I get from the grocery down the street that I trim to St L style.

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alblancher

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Mar 6, 2009

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Louisiana

• May 31, 2012

• #4

Give Ecto a pm.  He is pretty successful in the comps and he may be able to help you out!

 

ecto1

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Feb 22, 2010

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Spring, Tx

• May 31, 2012

• #5

BAMA BBQ hit it on the head.  You can spend the extra money but you probably won't tell the difference if you can find decent ribs.  I would find a butcher and see if they could order you some Iowa Pork.  The SAMS by me carries it it and if I can help it it is all I buy.  I like thick ribs lots of meat and look for some fat when you look at them from the side.

 

7outof10

Meat Mopper

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Oct 9, 2007

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Mankato, MN

• Jul 16, 2012

• #6

i buy all of mine from the hyvee store here in mankato mn but idk if you have them over there i have been happy with the ribs from there

 

jlafrenz

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May 17, 2012

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Missouri

• Jul 16, 2012

• #7

7outof10 said:

i buy all of mine from the hyvee store here in mankato mn but idk if you have them over there i have been happy with the ribs from there

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Are the ribs you purchase from Hy-Vee from the meat counter or the cryo-packed ones out in the cooler? I have a feeling that they may be the same. I have been wanting to try some ribs, but wasn't sure if they provided something different in the case vs. the self serve.

 

bigdan05

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Apr 28, 2012

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Harrisonville, MO

• Jul 30, 2012

• #8

I got tyson ribs from walmart and picked the best looking ribs they had.  They turned out great