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Beef spare ribs
mEGG_My_Day
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What are beef spare ribs?
I was at Fresh Market today, and they had a cut at the meat counter labeled beef spare ribs. I’ve never seen this labeling before. I assume they are similar to plate ribs and come from the lower rib cage. Any insights?
They looked good, so I brought a slab home.
I was at Fresh Market today, and they had a cut at the meat counter labeled beef spare ribs. I’ve never seen this labeling before. I assume they are similar to plate ribs and come from the lower rib cage. Any insights?
They looked good, so I brought a slab home.
Memphis, TN
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Spare ribs come from the back, plate ribs come from underneath. Plate ribs are the ones sometimes called dino ribs. Both are pretty good though.Rockwall, TX • LBGE, Big Hat Ranger offset smoker, Really old 22" Weber Kettle, Pile of Pecan and Post Oak...
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As with you, never have heard that term (I live a sheltered life) however, the first pic looks like back ribs but the second one more like shorts.I am confused and that is nothing new. Regardless, trust the toothpick for the win and enjoy.Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood. # 38 for the win. Life is too short for light/lite beer! Seems I'm livin in a transitional period.
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Slippy said:Spare ribs come from the back, plate ribs come from underneath. Plate ribs are the ones sometimes called dino ribs. Both are pretty good though.
Memphis, TN
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lousubcap said:As with you, never have heard that term (I live a sheltered life) however, the first pic looks like back ribs but the second one more like shorts.I am confused and that is nothing new. Regardless, trust the toothpick for the win and enjoy.Memphis, TN
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mEGG_My_Day said:Slippy said:Spare ribs come from the back, plate ribs come from underneath. Plate ribs are the ones sometimes called dino ribs. Both are pretty good though.
Rockwall, TX • LBGE, Big Hat Ranger offset smoker, Really old 22" Weber Kettle, Pile of Pecan and Post Oak... -
Dang @Slippy - that’s a fine looking rib in your picture. Making me hungry for sure. I think the term may be just a marketing scheme to sell beef ribs to a pork oriented customer base in Memphis. Generally, we are very familiar with pork spare ribs, but not so familiar with various beef rib cuts. Who knows, but I think they will cook up fine. I’ll probably smoke them tomorrow since I have the MLK day off.Memphis, TN
LBGE, 2 SBGE, Hasty-Bake Gourmet
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