Removing Membrane on Beef Ribs


 

Teddy J.

TVWBB Pro
I have my first set of beef ribs on the smoker as we speak, but I have a question regarding the membrane on these bad boys.

I read the article on this site that Chris put together, and he states that the membrane on them is much thicker and harder to remove. The beef ribs I got were from Publix, but it looked like maybe the membrane had already been removed? There was a slice on the backside of the ribs which I have seen previously on the pork BB's that didn't have a membrane.

There was almost a 1/16th of an inch 'membrane' looking piece, but I thought it was the piece that holds the bones together. Very 'fatty' looking, and fairly thick. I tried pulling it up, but it was hardly budging so I left it alone.

My question is when Chris says the membrane on beef ribs is thick, does it sound like the membrane was left on these that I got?
 
You are 100% correct. Wow does that membrane make a difference in pull-apart tenderness.

I'm yanking it off with a pair of pliers next time.
 

 

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