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Because we want the St. Lous style ribs to be as uniform as possible, and we can use those trimmed parts to flavor side dishes such as blackeyed peas, etc.
Main meaty part is on the bones. The skirt is usually a tad fatty, and has some cartlidge.... but it makes great cook snacks once it is smoked, or chop it up and toss it into baked beans, save for stews, ect.