Pork ribs.... Spares vs Baby Backs - Page 2

ksu1971 · 02-05-2013, 08:44 PM

I prefer Bob myself. Can't really say why but that is always what I buy.

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BB-Kuhn · 02-05-2013, 08:48 PM

Both are great, but BB are easier to prep, quicker to cook 4 vs 6 hrs (ish) and are leaner.

I have had a stronger track record with my baby's too. Tough call - as long as you cook them well nobody will ever complain!

kds9547 · 02-05-2013, 09:09 PM

Spares,baby,spares,baby,spares,baby.... wait, I'm confused. What was the question again?

benniesdad · 02-05-2013, 09:09 PM

I like them both and buy whatever is on sale. Love to eat them both. BB have more of a milder pork flavor but the spares taste more like ham. I always trim spares down to St Louis cut but then cook the end pieces right along with it. Seems like extra work, but they seem to cook up more evenly that way.

I used to cook a lot more BBs than spares because they were easier for me to cook them right. Once I quit using a rib rack, all the problems with getting spares right went away.

lowbass · 02-05-2013, 09:16 PM

I prefer BB's for the ease of cooking and less fat. I like to cook spares too and trim the tips. If I catch a good sale on spares, then it's spares I'm cooking. If I want to splurge then it's BB's.

Bigmista · 02-05-2013, 10:36 PM

I only cook BB's if a get a very specific request for them. Even then I try to steer them to spares.

gettinbasted · 02-05-2013, 10:42 PM

I like pork

nucornhusker · 02-05-2013, 11:08 PM

Spares. I will cook loinbacks if the mood strikes right, but almost always spares.

Wayne · 02-05-2013, 11:26 PM

I like both. But I only buy and cook spares because they contain more meat. I usually don't even trim them and everybody seems to be happy with them that way. I also never steam or boil them before cooking or foil them to finish them off. My father in law steamed his ribs and they were always good. I am a more primative cooker and use only spices, heat and a little smoke. I would be happy to fix baby backs but I just never have.

Ag76 · 02-05-2013, 11:34 PM

I nearly always cook baby backs. The only reason I can come up with: I love them!

Big M1ke · 02-06-2013, 04:43 AM

I usually go with spares trimmed up. I like the flavor better.

Quint · 02-06-2013, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Freddy j

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......

Let me know next time your reaching for the spares so I can make sure I'm not down wind...................

DownHomeQue · 02-06-2013, 08:47 AM

BB are actually cheaper here... Spares weigh more.. and I pay per pound.. so i usually go with BB..

Freddy j · 02-06-2013, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by ksu1971

I prefer Bob myself.
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thats cool..... but what about the ribs?

ksu1971 · 02-06-2013, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Freddy j

thats cool..... but what about the ribs?

You gotta love auto correct on iPhones. I meant I prefer BBs.

02-05-2013, 08:44 PM	#16
ksu1971 On the road to being a farker Join Date: 05-03-12 Location: Chanute, KS Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	I prefer Bob myself. Can't really say why but that is always what I buy. Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2 __________________ 22.5" WSM 22.5" OTS w/Smokenator Super Fast Purple Thermapen Maverick ET-732

02-05-2013, 08:48 PM	#17
BB-Kuhn On the road to being a farker Join Date: 12-27-12 Location: North Aurora, IL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Both are great, but BB are easier to prep, quicker to cook 4 vs 6 hrs (ish) and are leaner. I have had a stronger track record with my baby's too. Tough call - as long as you cook them well nobody will ever complain! __________________ Masterbuilt Electric Smoker / Weber OTG 22.5 Smokenator / Modded ECB

02-05-2013, 09:09 PM	#19
benniesdad On the road to being a farker Join Date: 09-26-12 Location: Locust Grove, GA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I like them both and buy whatever is on sale. Love to eat them both. BB have more of a milder pork flavor but the spares taste more like ham. I always trim spares down to St Louis cut but then cook the end pieces right along with it. Seems like extra work, but they seem to cook up more evenly that way. I used to cook a lot more BBs than spares because they were easier for me to cook them right. Once I quit using a rib rack, all the problems with getting spares right went away. __________________ WSM, Performer, 22.5 & 18.5 OTG, SJG, mini WSM, Summit 420, Q100, C-G Akorn, and Schwenkgrill

02-05-2013, 10:36 PM	#21
Bigmista somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-24-04 Location: Long Beach, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I only cook BB's if a get a very specific request for them. Even then I try to steer them to spares. __________________ Wait! Bigmista wrote a cookbook? Exodus 29:18 Then burn the entire ram on the altar. It is a burnt offering to the LORD, a pleasing aroma, a food offering presented to the LORD. God loves BBQ! Bigmista Custom Spicewine Trailer - Olivia J. PIMA Large and Medium Spicewines Weber Ranch Kettle - E.T. Remembering Scott

02-05-2013, 10:42 PM	#22
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02-05-2013, 09:09 PM	#18
kds9547 On the road to being a farker Join Date: 09-18-12 Location: Lugoff, SC Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Spares,baby,spares,baby,spares,baby.... wait, I'm confused. What was the question again?

02-05-2013, 09:16 PM	#20
lowbass Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-31-12 Location: indianapolis Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I prefer BB's for the ease of cooking and less fat. I like to cook spares too and trim the tips. If I catch a good sale on spares, then it's spares I'm cooking. If I want to splurge then it's BB's.

02-05-2013, 11:08 PM	#23
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02-05-2013, 11:26 PM	#24
Wayne is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-26-03 Location: Fall River, Kansas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Spare me all the drama I like both. But I only buy and cook spares because they contain more meat. I usually don't even trim them and everybody seems to be happy with them that way. I also never steam or boil them before cooking or foil them to finish them off. My father in law steamed his ribs and they were always good. I am a more primative cooker and use only spices, heat and a little smoke. I would be happy to fix baby backs but I just never have. __________________ Wichita Wayne Long in the tooth, Long in the tooth, I'm lookin' 'round the corner, An' I'm long in the tooth...

02-05-2013, 11:34 PM	#25
Ag76 On the road to being a farker Join Date: 08-13-05 Location: Tyler, Texas Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	I nearly always cook baby backs. The only reason I can come up with: I love them! __________________ 30" x 60" Double Lid With Firebox on Trailer Lyfe Tyme - 16" x 40" Single Lid With Firebox 2 Weber Kettles 1 WSM

02-06-2013, 04:43 AM	#26
Big M1ke Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 02-05-13 Location: Philadelphia PA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I usually go with spares trimmed up. I like the flavor better. __________________ 22.5 OTG "when i read about the evils of drinking, i gave up reading"

02-06-2013, 08:47 AM	#28
DownHomeQue Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 10-11-12 Location: Jonesboro. AR Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	BB are actually cheaper here... Spares weigh more.. and I pay per pound.. so i usually go with BB..