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Bought wrong ribs...
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wkygriller
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Went to pull out the ribs for CWM ribs and noticed that I bought "spare ribs" not baby backs 
. I have never cooked these before. Is the cooking method different and is there much difference in taste/texture?
Total weight of the 3 racks is 14 lbs and advise?
. I have never cooked these before. Is the cooking method different and is there much difference in taste/texture?Total weight of the 3 racks is 14 lbs and advise?
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Richard,
Just increase the time by an hour and a half to two hoursSteve
Caledon, ON
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Can you ever really buy wrong ribs? Just plan on more time and you will be fine. I prefer spares to BB as they have more flavor.
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You bought the meatier ribs. Just to a St. Louis cut on them and enjoy! Cook the same as baby back, 3-2-1 method for me works perfect.
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thirdeye has a nice demo on preparing spare ribs. http://playingwithfireandsmoke.blogspot.com/2002/01/pork-spare-ribs-preparing.html
I like spares because you get the little ribletts and the flap to snak on. They are great for chili too! -
Thanks for the link. Wish I had seen earlier :(. I did them CWM style and hoping for the best. All I can say is I will be prepared next time and start with what I meant to buy. The large and small are loaded to the gills with 14 lbs now.
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I doubt that you will be disappointed with the spares. Just cook them the same as baby backs but a little longer, maybe 1- 1 1/2 hours longer. Let us know how they turn out.
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I find Spares are more forgiving because there's more fat in'em. So, I agree with ya......
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Hey Richard, I hate it when that happens. Buying the wrong stuff I mean.
I actually prefer the spares over the baby backs believe it or not. Just more work. When I do three slabs and trim them I make home made sausage from the trimmings and then smoke a fatty.
Look at this old post when you get time.
http://www.eggheadforum.com/index.php?option=com_simpleboard&func=view&id=892751&catid=1
http://www.eggheadforum.com/index.php?option=com_simpleboard&func=view&id=803528&catid=1
http://bbq.about.com/od/ribs/ss/aa010607a_3.htm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpJxnnVOLiM -
Gotta agree with spares as having more flavor and being more forgiving. With some knife skills, just trim off the cartilage part and use it however.
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