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How to remove BB rib membranes...

Carolina Q
Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
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I see this question asked from time to time and thought I'd repost this. It's from Randy Price (AZRP on the old forum) and it works great. No paper towels needed! I don't do ribs often, but I have used this method and it really does work. Sooo much easier than any other way I've tried. Thanks, Randy!

http://www.greeneggers.com/index.php?option=com_simpleboard&func=view&id=697455&catid=1

I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Michael 
Central Connecticut 

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  • Scottborasjr
    Scottborasjr Posts: 3,494
    I've been around awhile and have never seen this. Thanks Carolina for posting and AZRP for documenting the technique. I will definitely try this on the next rack of ribs I cook.
    I raise my kids, cook and golf.  When work gets in the way I'm pissed, I'm pissed off 48 weeks a year.
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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 21,676
    Wow!  I have got to try that!  Thanks for sharing.

    I would rather light a candle than curse your darkness.

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  • Hungry Joe
    Hungry Joe Posts: 1,582
    I never understood the big mystery about removing the membrane after learning all you have to do is grab the end with a paper towel and pull.

    For those that don't understand, just try it sometime.

    But a worth while link to check out I guess.
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  • Grillmagic
    Grillmagic Posts: 1,600

    it is also easier when then ribs are at room temp


    Charlotte, Michigan XL BGE
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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 34,594
    Hungry Joe said:
    I never understood the big mystery about removing the membrane after learning all you have to do is grab the end with a paper towel and pull.

    For those that don't understand, just try it sometime.

    But a worth while link to check out I guess.
    i think its just a small learning curve, the first few rib cooks, then you never look back. just grab and rip in seconds
    fukahwee maine

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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
    Hungry Joe said:
    I never understood the big mystery about removing the membrane after learning all you have to do is grab the end with a paper towel and pull.

    For those that don't understand, just try it sometime.

    But a worth while link to check out I guess.
    I have tried it. Always seems too hard to get a good grip. I find this much easier. Then again, I do ribs about once every couple of years. And that was BEFORE my doc said that was too often! :)

     But whatever works for you. I just thought some would be interested.

    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 21,676
    I have used paper towels, but always tear the membrane.  I will always try new ways.

    I know most things, but not everything ;)

    I would rather light a candle than curse your darkness.

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  • Botch
    Botch Posts: 17,375
    I trick I've learned is the membrane comes off much easier with the ribs at room temperature, rather than refrigerator-cold.  

    "Dumplings are just noodles that have already eaten"   - Jon Kung

    Ogden, UT, USA


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  • stompbox
    stompbox Posts: 729
    I will give this a shot.  There have been quite a few stubborn ribs with the paper towel method over the years.  Glad to see a new option to try.
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  • bodski
    bodski Posts: 463
    Great tip. Thanks for posting.

    Cincinnati

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  • Sonny3
    Sonny3 Posts: 455
    Thanks for posting.  I have bookmarked that link for sure.
    Titusville, Fl. and just bought XL and Med BGE.  "Every Day is A Bonus" in my world, and my job is to choke the life out of them. Cancer Sucks.
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,455
    As a back up for the really stubborn ones then grab your handy dandy catfish skinning pliers! Those are cheap if you don't already have a pair amongst your fishing gear.
    Re-gasketing the USA one yard at a time 
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