pork ribs

[glenn2]

what are your ribs like as in size , cost , weight and meat content i have been finding here in oz

size 25cm by 15cm

cost about $12.00 KG

weight about 600-700 g

meat content trimed right back to the bone

have aked a few butchers if they could leave more meat on but all say will ruin the bacon so no
do you have the same proplem

[keith157]

My butcher gets "spare ribs" or "king ribs" as opposed to baby backs, from a company that makes sausages. They are basically a trimmed belly, if you follow this link;- viewtopic.php?f=27&t=1449 (sorry still haven't got the hang of pictures yet ) you can see the ribs. These two cost me £19 the pair. It seemed a bit expensive, but a local farm shop had racks for £9.75 each but REALLY overly trimmed. I've recently found baby backs in one of our "upmarket" supermarkets, pre-packed at £2.50 - £3.00 each they are in my freezer for nibbles at Christmas so if I remember I'll take some pictures then.

[oddsocks]

i have the opposite problem. my butcher basically sells me the belly but removes the skin. they are very very substantial, but set me back about £17 a pop and needs a lot of trimming. another butcher in coventry also sells what i can only describe as tips - the triangular end bit and they go for a bout £1.50 each which is what i get when i'm feeding friends

[keith157]

i have the opposite problem. my butcher basically sells me the belly but removes the skin. they are very very substantial, but set me back about £17 a pop and needs a lot of trimming. another butcher in coventry also sells what i can only describe as tips - the triangular end bit and they go for a bout £1.50 each which is what i get when i'm feeding friends

Yes but just think what you can do with the trimmings, faggots, fatties, sausages etc, £17 for what you describe as a skinned pork belly is, IMHO a good price.

[Smokey Toad]

I get my ribs from a local resturant that buys Belly with the ribs on (Its cheaper for him to buy it un-butchered), he does not use the ribs apart from as a stock, so I get his Ribs, he gets an extra rack or two thrown on the Smoker when ever i'm smoking.

It may be cheeky, but if you dont ask.