What size spare ribs


 

Ryan Ko

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What size spare ribs to most of you try to use. I have read a couple of times that it is hard to find small spares. What size is preferable?

Thanks!
 
Whatever Sams has in 3-pack....I look for the middle weight pack of the litter .... just the right amount of fat
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Ryan, I look for the lightest I can find, but try to look out for poor butcher jobs (shiners) and real fatty ones. Unfortunately, you can't tell much about the 3 rack cryovac packs though, but that's what I usually end up with because of the price.

I've also found that it's smart to check out the different stores running sales around the typical warmer holidays. That's when we find more of the lighter racks in the stores. Remember that ribs are better fresh than frozen, though, so I'd resist the temptation to "stock up".

I plan on doing a bit of checking around this year looking for a meat market that can find me true "3 and a half downs" at a decent price, but I usually end up with packs averaging 4 lbs. or so a slab if I do some looking. If you end up with 5 lb. slabs, you better plan on using some foil or they'll be pretty dry by the time they're tender.
 

 

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