What size spare ribs
- Thread starter Ryan Ko
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R. Hanson ("Rondo")
TVWBB Pro
Whatever Sams has in 3-pack....I look for the middle weight pack of the litter .... just the right amount of fat
Rick Kramer
TVWBB All-Star
Big Babybacks!
Steve Cutchen
TVWBB Super Fan
Nice photo, Rick! Great composition.
And those ribs don't look too bad either!
And those ribs don't look too bad either!
Dave Russell
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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.
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.