Which kind of ribs?

[CAJUNLAWYER]

Sheep ribs.

 

[wbraswell]

I like all of them, I cook baby backs, just because they're easier and quicker. The best swine ribs are the St. Louis cut spare ribs, with all the little white tendons and fat cut off the ends. I appreciate beef ribs more when they are done right. Plus the bone makes a half decent weapon.

 

[andrewb70]

I was just in a barbeque place where I ordered the ribs and brisket.

The waiter asks me; "beef or pork ribs?"

"Are you kidding? The pork ribs of course!"

So which are better; beef or pork ribs? Given the option, I say pork ribs.

Given that you are in Texas, that question is legitimate. Texas has a long history and tradition with beef.

I live in Memphis, so we don't get asked questions like that.

Andrew

 

[JayCeeNC]

For pork, I prefer the spare ribs, aka St. Louis ribs. More meat. Trim them right and remove the membrane, then slow cook for 4 hours at about 250f in a Weber kettle.
I love beef ribs, but they also have to be cooked low and slow to get the meat tender.

 

[duppie]

Say "Ribs" and the vast majority will say pork, myself included but not to take away from beef ribs which takes better to different preparations such as braising,broiling and stewing.
Try adobo beef ribs,or Caribbean braised ribs,or beef ribs slowly cooked in marinara.
But when it comes to the grill....pork is king. My apologies to Texas.

Now lets talk of Lamb ribs.........

 

[Pop's2]

1. Baby back pork ribs

2. Country style pork ribs

3. Braised beef short ribs


I know: "The cut of meat known as country-style pork ribs is, confusingly, not from the ribs at all. These meaty, boneless strips of meat are really cut from the blade end of the loin, close to the shoulder. "

 

[old bear]

Spare ribs, first, back ribs a close second. Never cared for beef ribs, as they have IMHO a very strong flavor.

 

[Iggy]

Sheep ribs.

GacK!!! You gotta be kiddin'

Ain't nuthin' good comes off a sheep but wool!!

 

[A10]

I thought Caj had another typo, I thought he meant CHEAP ribs.......

 

[BaldEagle1313]

GacK!!! You gotta be kiddin'

Ain't nuthin' good comes off a sheep but wool!!

You've never had a good rack of lamb? I've only had it twice, but it was cooked by folks who knew what they were doing. Mm-mm good.

 

[duppie]

You've never had a good rack of lamb? I've only had it twice, but it was cooked by folks who knew what they were doing. Mm-mm good.

A well seasoned rack when paid ample attention to can indeed be a thing of beauty........ That goes equally for lamb and women.

 

[ACP230]

I had mutton barbecue in Kentucky once.
I like lamb and thought it was quite good.

Usually have pork ribs when I find a barbecue restaurant.
Or a brisket sandwich, or chicken...

 

[medxam]

Beef "short-ribs" are very good if they are lean and meaty AND if they are braised and then cooked in a crock pot all day with wine, boullion, rosemary and several other ingredients. They fall off the bone and are wonderful over rice!

If anyone wants the recipe, let me know!

medxam

 

[Iggy]

If you grew up with depression era parents and grand parents, you ate mutton until it came out your ears. Din't say nuthin' about good cooks.
Cook it hot and long.

Went to college and joined a fraternity. House manager found out he could buy meat from the ag college meat lab and mutton was cheap.

I lasted a week with the fraternity and ain't touched sheep in over 50 years.

 

[labworm]

Pork or Beef, just burn em up and throw them on the table, I'll make sure they disappear.

 

[Tom Beavert]

Pork!The best!

Spare ribs, St. Louis style..

tb

 

[therevjay]

Sheep ribs.

Pork ribs are great! Baby back or spare. Beef ribs are even better. (Less meat but I love the taste) Buuuut, LAMB ribs are YUMMY too!!!!!

Strangely I've never liked brisket, unless it's Corned beef. And yes I have had it done 'right'. (sloooow cooked, by Texans even) Lamb/Mutton seems to be one of those things like oysters. Nobody says "Oh yeah it's OK". They either love or hate it.

 

[427mach1]

Beef or pork, it doesn't matter. The meat is just an excuse to eat barbeque sauce!

 

[RightArm]

Airpark, did you mean The Astrodome. Plus, it still stands.
In Texas, if you're smoking ribs, it's beef ribs. Beef ribs aka spare ribs, and there's plenty of meat on them if they're properly prepared. Babybacks are at Chily's.

 

[Nico Testosteros]

Country style pork ribs are number one.