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caliking 12-03-2012 03:13 PM

Where/how to get beef ribs with some meat on them??
 
I usually get my beef ribs from HEB, but am mostly very disappointed with how much (actually how little) meat is on them - just thin slivers and mostly bones after smoking. :cry:

I would love to get some nice meaty beef ribs, since I have really taken a shine to them this year. Searching through past threads, it seems that now is the time to scour the markets, since rib roasts may go on sale?

What specific instructions can I give a meat dept person at Costco/Sam's/HEB/Kroger to get some good beef ribs cut? Should I just buy a rib roast and split the difference between cutting some meaty ribs and decent (but not huge ) ribeyes? I would love to get some from an actual butcher but the one place I knew of in Houston (Pete's Fine Meats) is temporarily closed. Another place which gets a lot of press is Revival Meats, but they are a fair trek away from me.

Thanks in advance. I'm tired of being envious of the beautiful beef ribs I see here, and really want some meaty ones for myself!

neuyawk 12-03-2012 03:37 PM

Jeez you can't even get beef rib love in Texas either? Thought it was just the farkers here in NY that were looking to rip me off. I'm pretty sure you're out of luck as the ones usually available for sale for trimmed off the rib eye, and they ain't letting a single bit of profitable rib eye got to waste.

I think I saw whole foods had some back ribs once, not sure how much they're charging as it is WF.

landarc 12-03-2012 03:49 PM

Just buy a rib roast and cut off the ribeyes for steak, or burgers, whatever...

Then you can cut the ribs as meaty as you want. Out here, which is of no help to you, I go to the fancy grocery store in Berkeley, where everyone wants the bones cut off, there are always great racks there, as the head butcher says she doesn't mind leaving meat on the rack.

Triple T BBQ 12-03-2012 03:49 PM

RD has pretty darn good beef ribs up here in MN. You might see if there is a location near you. I have them on my specialty menu as "Dino Ribs".

Pioneer Smokehouse 12-03-2012 03:54 PM

You could also look for a good "carniceria" hispanic butcher shop. I find their prices and quality to be pretty good sometimes.

gtr 12-03-2012 04:09 PM

Ask for short ribs - chuck or plate - those are the really meaty ones. As for back ribs, it's hit & miss. I got some great ones at Whole Foods once. They were farking pricey but there were very good. Not something I'd do often, but, again, they were very good.

landarc 12-03-2012 05:17 PM

If you have a Halal shop, they often have very good beef at great prices and often, they will cut to order.

caliking 12-03-2012 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by neuyawk (Post 2287636)
Jeez you can't even get beef rib love in Texas either? Thought it was just the farkers here in NY that were looking to rip me off. I'm pretty sure you're out of luck as the ones usually available for sale for trimmed off the rib eye, and they ain't letting a single bit of profitable rib eye got to waste.

I think I saw whole foods had some back ribs once, not sure how much they're charging as it is WF.


Can you believe it? One would think all kinds of beefness would be plentiful here, but apparently it doesn't work like pork did in Iowa.

caliking 12-03-2012 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by landarc (Post 2287645)
Just buy a rib roast and cut off the ribeyes for steak, or burgers, whatever...

Then you can cut the ribs as meaty as you want. Out here, which is of no help to you, I go to the fancy grocery store in Berkeley, where everyone wants the bones cut off, there are always great racks there, as the head butcher says she doesn't mind leaving meat on the rack.

I may have to go that route. Any suggestions for stores e.g. Costco/Sam's/Kroger. I guess the warehouse places would be the cheapest. Now I need to find a good tutorial on how to cut them!

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Originally Posted by landarc (Post 2287743)
If you have a Halal shop, they often have very good beef at great prices and often, they will cut to order.

:doh: Why didn't I think of that?? There are many halal butchers around here! I'll ask the guy who I get my goat meat from. Thanks!

caliking 12-03-2012 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Pioneer Smokehouse (Post 2287654)
You could also look for a good "carniceria" hispanic butcher shop. I find their prices and quality to be pretty good sometimes.

Does the cut have a name in Spanish that I should try and ask for?

caliking 12-03-2012 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Triple T BBQ (Post 2287646)
RD has pretty darn good beef ribs up here in MN. You might see if there is a location near you. I have them on my specialty menu as "Dino Ribs".

Another great tip. I can get a day pass to RD with my KCBS membership. I'll go check it out.

I knew I asked the right folks for help :grin:

caliking 12-03-2012 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by gtr (Post 2287668)
Ask for short ribs - chuck or plate - those are the really meaty ones. As for back ribs, it's hit & miss. I got some great ones at Whole Foods once. They were farking pricey but there were very good. Not something I'd do often, but, again, they were very good.

Will do. I'm not a fan of Whole Paycheck, but I'll swallow my pride if it means great beef ribs.

ManakooraMan 12-03-2012 07:26 PM

What is the long cut short rib called? Here in Hawai'i we usually get da kine kalbi style flanken. They don't take too well to smoking. Could use some guava ribs right about now.

AustinKnight 12-03-2012 07:41 PM

I get mine at Granzin's meat markethttp://shop.granzinsmeatmarket.com . They tend to the San Antonio rodeo and I think Houston too, kinda out of your way(for me to)but a great meat market worth the trip to get what you want. Prime brisket is what I go for but beef ribs aint bad either. http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/12/04/6u5emama.jpg
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Texas05 12-03-2012 08:27 PM

Make sure you are asking for the short ribs vs the back ribs. Lots of times the butcher won't even have the whole slab out on display. Often they are already trimmed and cut into singles in the display case. Ask the butcher for a slab of short ribs and I bet he hooks you up. Just smoked some this weekend. Brisket on a stick!

caliking 12-03-2012 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by AustinKnight (Post 2287868)
I get mine at Granzin's meat markethttp://shop.granzinsmeatmarket.com . They tend to the San Antonio rodeo and I think Houston too, kinda out of your way(for me to)but a great meat market worth the trip to get what you want. Prime brisket is what I go for but beef ribs aint bad either. http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/12/04/6u5emama.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/12/04/deby7y7a.jpg

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Great googly moogly! :shock: I would kill for ribs like that. Maybe a trip to Granzin's is what i need. Thanks!

caliking 12-03-2012 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ManakooraMan (Post 2287852)
What is the long cut short rib called? Here in Hawai'i we usually get da kine kalbi style flanken. They don't take too well to smoking. Could use some guava ribs right about now.

I don't know what guava ribs are... but they sound tasty:grin:

mbshop 12-03-2012 08:43 PM

i've given up around here. no butcher is interested.

Texas05 12-03-2012 08:52 PM

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chriscw81 12-03-2012 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Triple T BBQ (Post 2287646)
RD has pretty darn good beef ribs up here in MN. You might see if there is a location near you. I have them on my specialty menu as "Dino Ribs".

there's definitely a Restaurant Depot in houston. Go there!!! you'll be glad you did. the meat selection is phenomenal!!! i was at a virginia store today and saw some beautiful dino ribs. now i'm regretting not getting some.

Southstar Jeff 12-03-2012 10:03 PM

+1 for RD. they usually have the "plate" ribs. They are my favorite BBQ.

QTEX 12-03-2012 10:14 PM

Yup those ribs AustinNight shows are what you want. Pricy but fantastic, cook them long enough and like a properly done brisket they will melt in your mouth. They go by different names too down here depends what butcher you are at. My local Sams sells them but only by the box. $$$$

caliking 12-04-2012 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Texas05 (Post 2287942)
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I doubt I'll be seeing ribs like that unless I cut my own!

caliking 12-04-2012 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by chriscw81 (Post 2287993)
there's definitely a Restaurant Depot in houston. Go there!!! you'll be glad you did. the meat selection is phenomenal!!! i was at a virginia store today and saw some beautiful dino ribs. now i'm regretting not getting some.

Yup. I've been once, and was like a kid in a candy store. Loved the ginormous meat cooler section.

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Originally Posted by Southstar Jeff (Post 2288015)
+1 for RD. they usually have the "plate" ribs. They are my favorite BBQ.

Are they marked as plate ribs or short ribs?

caliking 12-04-2012 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by mbshop (Post 2287933)
i've given up around here. no butcher is interested.

I think there is still hope down here. I knew a few butchers when i lived in the Midwest, but sadly none here in Houston. Not yet at least.

swamprb 12-04-2012 01:35 AM

I've always had good luck from our butcher. Here are some American Wagyu Beef ribs.

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Cadillac Cut for Comps.

swamprb 12-04-2012 01:43 AM

This isn't something you get to cook everyday, but when your meat supplier wants to go big-we go big!

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