question on babyback ribs

[chris_harper]

ok, i always do spares. do babybacks have the membrane you have to remove? i am thinking of doing either babybacks or some beef ribs this weekend. i can get some beef "arm ribs" for $1.48/lb. big ribs, long bones. babybacks are $4.78/lb. spares are $1.98/lb. getting tired of spares though.

 

[meowey]

Yes, babies have a membrane that needs to be removed. I would suggest that you go with the beef ribs. Babies are nice, but they will remind you of spares, just with more bone and a little less meat. The price difference is also significant! Just my $0.02 worth.

Take care, have fun, and do good!

Regards,

Meowey

 

[bigal]

I agree w/Meowey. I really don't understand the big "to do" over the b-backs. Dogs really like what I cut off the spares too.

I think spares are more fun, ya gotta cut and trim to what ya like.........plus ya got some "munchies" while they are smoke'n.

Ya gotta do them though, Chris. I do, and go right back to spares.

Beef ribs are fine, too. Plenty of grease to go w/them also.

Have a good weekend.

 

[chris_harper]

ok, i just got back from the store. they are "finger ribs", not arm. i don't know what i was thinking. anyway, got a pack (two slabs) cost $15. gonna smoke them this evening or tomorrow.

 

[ron50]

I am in the minority when it comes to BB ribs. I love em! Much more so then spares. They are leaner but still full of flavor and have a little denser meat then the spares. But for that price I wouldn;t get them either! They are usually around $3.39/lb here.

 

[smoke freak]

I do backs cause where I work I can buy cases of em at about 3 bucks a slab. Cant beat that anywhere.