Most meat-eaters enjoy a good pork rib, but not everyone realizes that there are a few different types. The spare ribs are meatier and larger, while the back ribs (or “baby backs”) are smaller and leaner. Read on to learn more about the distinction—and how it can affect your next barbecue.
When I buy a rack of ribs for the smoker, I try to cook them off as soon as I can. Either that, or I put them in the freezer to enjoy at a later date. Sometimes, though, life interferes with our plans. If you’ve had some ribs hanging around in the fridge for a …
The term “binder” might not be well-known to folks who consider grilling and smoking to be a hobby rather than an obsession. For the rest of us, it’s more than a basic term—it’s the difference between a decent-tasting cut of smoked meat and a great one. Binder for Ribs In barbecue parlance, binder is the …
Although I love having leftovers on hand, ribs aren’t the easiest smoker staple to reheat. They’re best enjoyed shortly after they’ve achieved the perfect internal temperature, when they can slide right off the bone with little effort. If you should find yourself with a batch of leftover ribs, though, the least you can do is …
When shopping for ribs, you might have noticed that some are labeled “baby back ribs” while others are called “spare ribs.” Aside from the pricing discrepancy, what are the differences between these two types of ribs? Baby Back vs Spare Ribs Baby back or “loin back” ribs come from the upper segment of the rib …
Have you ever heard of a button rib? If you’ve ever eaten at a chain restaurant like Applebee’s, you might have seen them, even if you didn’t realize it. But what are these ribs, exactly? Are they the same thing as rib tips, or are they something else? Let’s take a closer look. Button Ribs …
Even if you’ve managed to consume all the rib meat you cooked off, you’ll still be left with the bones. Is there any way to put those to good use? Here are a few pro tips on what to do with leftover pork rib bones. What To Do With Leftover Pork Rib Bones Homemade bone …
Are riblets just smaller ribs, or are they a different cut of pork entirely? When it comes to ribs, the terminology can be confusing at times. That’s why we’ve put together this primer on riblets vs ribs. Riblets vs Ribs Riblets are baby back ribs that have been cut in half through the bone, making …
When you prepared smoked ribs on a regular basis, you might keep them around for longer than you intended. This can be true of raw pork ribs in addition to leftovers. How long can ribs stay in the fridge before you need to cook them off? And how long are cooked ribs good for? Our …
Once the ribs have been on the smoker for a while, is it permissible to let them finish cooking in the oven? Or will that have a negative effect on the texture and flavor? Whatever reasons you might have for asking these questions, we’ve got you covered. Finish Ribs in Oven Since the ribs should …
“Pickle meat,” or pickled pork, is a delicacy that’s not widely known outside of the American South. For Louisiana chefs, however, it’s more than just a kitchen staple—it’s a rite of passage. Here’s everything you need to know about pickled rib tips. Pickled Rib Tips Rib tips can be pickled in a solution of water, …