Pork ribs.... Spares vs Baby Backs

tbone30349 · 02-05-2013, 05:44 PM

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

landarc · 02-05-2013, 05:48 PM

I buy spares normally, baby backs occasionally, I prefer spares. Why, because, so there.

BobM · 02-05-2013, 06:02 PM

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.

tbone30349 · 02-05-2013, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by landarc

I buy spares normally, baby backs occasionally, I prefer spares. Why, because, so there.

I'm wit ya. seems like spares are more flavorful as well.

Smokin' D · 02-05-2013, 06:07 PM

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.

Carbon · 02-05-2013, 06:08 PM

The women in my family prefer BB's. I don't know why.

Freddy j · 02-05-2013, 06:26 PM

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......

Lake Dogs · 02-05-2013, 06:48 PM

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.

Bludawg · 02-05-2013, 06:49 PM

I like 'em both but Spares usually cost about 1/3 less so I tend to by more spares.

Grabnabber · 02-05-2013, 06:51 PM

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.

flyingbassman5 · 02-05-2013, 07:23 PM

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!

chriscw81 · 02-05-2013, 07:24 PM

i prefer spares. all the cook kids buy spares.

Ron_L · 02-05-2013, 07:28 PM

I prefer spares but the family prefers baby backs. Either way, cook 'em right and they are good eating.

Mason Dixon Bowhunta · 02-05-2013, 07:58 PM

Spares trimmed up St Louis style.

KotaChuk678 · 02-05-2013, 08:06 PM

Quote:

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......

Didn't need to know that

02-05-2013, 05:44 PM	#1
tbone30349 Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 01-30-13 Location: Atlanta, GA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	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

02-05-2013, 05:48 PM	#2
landarc somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 06-26-09 Location: San Leandro, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I buy spares normally, baby backs occasionally, I prefer spares. Why, because, so there. __________________ "perhaps...but then again...maybe not..." careful there son, those ribs are boiling hot... \_\|_/ (='.'=) Here there be bunnies... (")_(")ooo Pacific Rim BBQ Bob's Brew and Que

02-05-2013, 06:02 PM	#3
BobM is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 02-16-12 Location: Long Island, NY Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	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. __________________ "Beer is living proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." - Benjamin Franklin \| Weber 18 1/2" & 22 1/2" WSM, 22 1/2" & 26 3/4" OTG, Genesis S-330 \| \| BBQ Guru CyberQ WiFi \| Maverick ET-732 \|

02-05-2013, 06:08 PM	#6
Carbon is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-24-08 Location: Los Angeles Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	The women in my family prefer BB's. I don't know why. __________________ UDS / Mini-WSM / Weber 22.5 OTG / Modified ECB / Lodge hibachi / 34" WFO.

02-05-2013, 06:26 PM	#7
Freddy j is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 11-22-12 Location: Boston Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	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...... __________________ Big Joe Kamado WSM 22.5" wsm mini

02-05-2013, 06:07 PM	#5
Smokin' D is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 12-11-07 Location: N. Andover, MA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	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.

02-05-2013, 06:48 PM	#8
Lake Dogs Babbling Farker Join Date: 07-14-09 Location: Lake Sinclair, GA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	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. __________________ Hance - Lake Dogs Cooking Team - MiM/MBN/GBA CBJ and comp cook Lake Sinclair, GA (strategically about an hour from everywhere)

02-05-2013, 06:49 PM	#9
Bludawg Babbling Farker Join Date: 07-04-09 Location: Jonesboro,Tx Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I like 'em both but Spares usually cost about 1/3 less so I tend to by more spares. __________________ I never met a Cow that I didn't like with a little Salt & Pepper! Certified PORK-A-HOLIC

02-05-2013, 06:51 PM	#10
Grabnabber is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 02-25-10 Location: Chicago IL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	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. __________________ Tom Weber OTG Cast Iron Hibachi Large BGE

02-05-2013, 07:23 PM	#11
flyingbassman5 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 11-26-12 Location: Saint Louis MO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	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! __________________ 18.5" OTS, 22.5" OTG, CB Silver(Rip), Vintage Coleman Bullet, Pit Barrel, UDS

02-05-2013, 07:24 PM	#12
chriscw81 is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-01-12 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	i prefer spares. all the cook kids buy spares. __________________ *A Texan transplant* UDS \| Blue Weber Performer Platinum \| Chargriller Akorn \| 22.5 Weber OTG \| WSJ Gold \| Mini WSM \| Maverick ET-73 \| Blue Thermapen \| Maverick PT-100 \| Master Forge gasser(charcoal chimney starter)

02-05-2013, 07:28 PM	#13
Ron_L Moderator Join Date: 12-09-04 Location: Chicago 'Burbs Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I prefer spares but the family prefers baby backs. Either way, cook 'em right and they are good eating. __________________ "Ron Rico, Boss. You can call me Captain Ron..." Save The Fatty! FEC-100/BWS Party/Memphis Pro SS/PBC/LBGE X 2/SBGE/Mini BGE/Nomad Pellet-matic/Good-One Model 42/WSM X 2/Cookshack Smokette 008/Weber Performer/Weber Gasser/Weber Kettle X 2/Weber Smokey Joe/WGA/UDS/Coffee Roasting Gasser and a pickle Remembering a friend

02-05-2013, 07:58 PM	#14
Mason Dixon Bowhunta Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 12-24-12 Location: Up a tree somewhere in MD Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Spares trimmed up St Louis style. __________________ Romans 8:28