Help! What are these and how to cook them?

miksterz

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I visited a butcher that I haven't used before and asked for beef back ribs. He brought out what looked like the prime rib and seemed to know what to do. However, when we was done I ended up with these. Certainly not even close to beef back ribs. My best guess is I have something closer to bone-in rib eye steaks. Would really appreciate if some members here could take a look and advise.  

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dirtsailor2003

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Porterhouse or big T-bone steaks.

Do a reverse sear. Smoke in a 180 degree pit until the internal temp is 15 degrees below your preference. Then sear them on a super hot grill or in a cast iron pan.

 

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Yep, T-bones or Porters.
I use pretty much the same method as DirtSailor.

 

rogerwilco

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 Tell the butcher you would like Beef Back Ribs: IMPS #124. This item will comprise a seven-bone rack, consisting of ribs 6-12. It is an exact designation of the Institutional Meat Purchase Specification.

 The steaks look good, by the way.

 

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miksterz

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Thanks, all. Much appreciated. Will get these going in the next day or two using the suggested method. 

 

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If the butcher charged Rib prices,that would be a score. I want to know how stupid this butcher is!?!? That cut is not only in a different Primal than ribs, the short loin. They are a few steaks in and well away from the ribs....JJ

 

rogerwilco

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^^^^ Yep, I wondered about the odds of requesting some hamburger from this "butcher" and maybe receiving K.C, Strips or something.

 

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Hmm where is this butcher located?....  Road trip.....?????

 

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Something's not right at that butcher's location.  Might be worth a trip back and ask to talk to the owner.  $7.99/lb for T/bone or PH isn't unheard of, but I don't understand how ANY butcher or valid counter person could make the mistakes you described above. 

 

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SCORE...I know it's not what you expected but looks like a much more expensive cut... definitely not beef back ribs...looks like T bone

 

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So here is some context that helps explain how a butcher could make such a ridiculous mistake. I typically buy beef ribs for myself from the nearest grocery store without any issues whatsoever. This time, I was going to be cooking for visitors, some of whom are very particular about eating halal meat. There are some halal stores near me, but their butchers have absolutely no clue about the cuts of meat we usually smoke. This guy was no different. For instance, I've tried getting a packers brisket this way too and they have never heard of someone wanting the whole brisket. Anyway, seems it worked out given the price that was charged. He didn't even have beef ribs in his system, so charged me for veal chops! $33 (Canadian) for 4 of these. 

 

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Try taking your phone and show him pictures. Basically, Halal is a humane way of dispatching the animal that honors it and God for providing the meat. Unfortunately much of the Muslim world, such as Middle Eastern food, uses bite sized pieces of meat. Ribs would be impractical and not worth messing with. The butcher likely removes the rib meat and grinds it...JJ