Swift Spare Ribs from Costco


 
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I have always BBQ'd BB ribs and I have never done spare ribs. This weekend I plan on smoking a couple of spare rib racks from Costco. These are the cryovac spare ribs from Swift (Kirkland brand). I read through Chris' spare rib preparation page and I was wondering if anyone knows if the Costco croyovac spares contain a breast plate?

I know it may be personal preference, but generally speaking, is it a rule of thumb to always trim spares down to St Louis? Does anyone ever smoke the spares with the breast plate attached?

Thanks!
 
The Swift ribs do have the breast plate still attached, you can trim upfront or wait until there done. Rib tips make good eating also.
Jim
 
I did the Swift cryovacs from Costco a few weeks ago. Just be careful on how much you are figuring to serve. One 9-lb pack of spares (2 racks) yielded about 6 pounds when they were trimmed out. The rib tips and brisket flap were shredded for sandwiches. Everyone was happy....
 
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