Larger vs smaller slabs of ribs

[Smoke Dad]

When I started cooking ribs I would always look for the biggest slabs I could find. Then one day a I grabbed a smaller pack because I could get 3 in a pack instead of 2 and I had more people to feed. I heard once that the smaller ribs are better anyway. Restaurant Depot sells 4.2 and down and 4.3 and up. Do you guys feel like there is a difference in the out come of the meat? Do you always go for one or the other? Or do you just buy based on budget and belly’s to feed?


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[bowhnter]

I’m on a quest for thinner racks

https://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=299796

 

[Stingerhook]

I buy by appearance, some big some small.

 

[shares]

Cook what works for you - I find thicker spares (we are talking spares right?) absorb color better.

 

[smoke ninja]

not that I ever cook them but I prefer the smaller true babyback ribs over those big ole loinbacks

 

[SMOKE FREAK]

I buy the smallest I can find.

 

[Smoke Dad]

Even tho I am talking about spare ribs, I guess the same concept applies to Baby backs. They all work if you cook em good, but some folks think the smaller ribs may be more tender. I could see that being true, kind of like with poultry. Turkey is much tougher and denser than chicken, while Cornish hen is the most tender of all 3 birds.


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[Aegis]

Are you cooking the entire slab, or cutting it down St. Louis style? When I have to buy a whole slab I try to feel for longer bones to minimize the loss. The tips are OK for snacks and bean meat but I’m buying them for the bones.