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02-05-2013, 05:44 PM | #1 |
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Pork ribs.... Spares vs Baby Backs
Baby backs cost more. Spares are bigger and have more meat. It's often said that u get what you pay for? Which rib is the better buy? Why?
I've eaten baby backs, but have never cooked them. I've only bought spares, and I think they (mine) are better than any baby backs I eaten. I might be biased though. So again, which rib is the better buy and why? Thanks in advance |
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02-05-2013, 05:48 PM | #2 |
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I buy spares normally, baby backs occasionally, I prefer spares. Why, because, so there.
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02-05-2013, 06:02 PM | #3 |
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I make mostly spares, they are cheaper and more readily available here.
The rib tips make a great cook on their own also. I like baby backs too though.
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02-05-2013, 06:06 PM | #4 |
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02-05-2013, 06:07 PM | #5 |
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I prefer to eat Baby Backs as they are not as fatty, and IHMO simply taste better. Cooking for the masses, ie parties, etc., it is spares because of the money.
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02-05-2013, 06:08 PM | #6 |
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The women in my family prefer BB's. I don't know why.
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02-05-2013, 06:26 PM | #7 |
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I love the taste of baby backs and the fact that they have less fat BUT spares seem to make my farts more explosive x10. So I will normally giggle like a school girl as I reach for spares when I shop......
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02-05-2013, 06:48 PM | #8 |
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I like the taste of both, but given a preference I prefer less fatty meats (after cooking), therefore I prefer BB's. By the time you St. Louis the spare the price is alllllmost the same as BB's. Prefering BB's, when cooking for parties and masses I always put on the "glam" and never cut corners, so I cook BB's...
Many people like/prefer the taste of spares; nothing wrong with that. Go with your preference. You'll never fail doing this.
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02-05-2013, 06:49 PM | #9 |
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I like 'em both but Spares usually cost about 1/3 less so I tend to by more spares.
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02-05-2013, 06:51 PM | #10 |
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Get whichever looks better when it's time to buy.
If the BB's look better, don't buy the spares just because you were "shopping for spareribs" that day. Best meat wins.
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02-05-2013, 07:23 PM | #11 |
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I cook spares. Done BBs a few times but were never quite liked how they turned out. Maybe because I've always done spares. Who knows.
I like the spares better because they tend to be meatier and bigger than BBs. I also don't cut spares down to STL cut. I trim up any hard fat but thats about it. Plus I LOVE rib tips! They are a nice snack!
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02-05-2013, 07:24 PM | #12 |
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i prefer spares. all the cook kids buy spares.
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02-05-2013, 07:28 PM | #13 |
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I prefer spares but the family prefers baby backs. Either way, cook 'em right and they are good eating.
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02-05-2013, 08:06 PM | #15 |
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