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removing the bottom membrane from baby back ribs

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edited November -1 in EggHead Forum
What is the best way to remove this membrane? Is it easier if the ribs are completely thawed. The two times I've had real trouble was when the ribs were only partially thawed. Is it really even necessary to remove this membrane?
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  • Dec
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    Sean,[p]Try using a paper towel, the grip is much better than with bare hands.[p]Beers,[p]Dec[p]
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  • RRP
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    Sean, it's like anything else - a little practice and it will come naturally to you. I have luck with the edge of a knife and then when you get a good hold it comes off easily - and yes they should be thawed. Some say you don't need to remove it as it cooks off, but to me nature put that membrane there to keep "something" from escaping into the meat so why not remove it so the rub can penetrate? I just peeled a rack of baby backs myself for tomorrow and am using the delicious Dr Chicken's Road Kill Whammo rub. Gooooood stuff!

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    Sean,
    YES, It is worth the trouble to take it off. If your not sure if it makes a difference or not,try cooking 1 off and 1 on and then you'll see the difference. Use a paper towel and just practice taking it off. Be long you'll be ripping the membrane off in about 5 seconds. IT DOES MAKE A DIFFERENCE.. GOOD COOKING TO YA
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  • Steve-O
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    Sean,
    Do spare rids have this membrane as well? I'm getting ready to do a bunch on the 4th and need to know if it is there to remove. I have had only very limited experience with ribs - primarily on the eating end!
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  • BlueSmoke
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    Sean,
    Some remove the membrane; some don't. I'm a remover, from the belief that the rub permeates the meat better. I loosen one end and grab it with fish skinners. One pull and you're done.
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  • char buddy
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    Steve-O,[p]
    yeah they do. good luck with the holiday cook.
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  • Cap'n
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    Sean,
    I take a regular metal teaspoon - and use it a wedge - running it down one of the ribs in the middle of the rack (that way you don't tear the membrane. Then definitely use the paper towel to grab it and it comes off just like skinning a snake.[p]Happy cooking
    Cap'n
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    Thanks for all the advice.
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