Any suggestion on how to go about getting some beef ribs that have some actual meat on them? Everything in the store has suffered the butcher's knife in trying to get every last morsel of meat for the hamburger bin.
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Sure Hog.
Make your own!
By a nice rib roast,convert it to a boneless roast leaving on the bones as much meat as you want.
I find the beef ribs in Walmart very closely trimmed and the beef is only select grade.
My local market has Beef ribs only occasionally,
but they are choice grade and plenty meaty.
Good luck.
dick
Make your own!
By a nice rib roast,convert it to a boneless roast leaving on the bones as much meat as you want.
I find the beef ribs in Walmart very closely trimmed and the beef is only select grade.
My local market has Beef ribs only occasionally,
but they are choice grade and plenty meaty.
Good luck.
dick
I bought 4 nice beef rib racks at Kroger's a couple of weeks ago. They only get them in occsionally. I go thru them and pick out the most meaty ones! Turned out great!
Hey Hog,
Get to know your butcher. Ask him when they are going to "shell out" rib eyes. Tell him what you want and I'll bet he'll be glad to help. I get mine for around $1.50/lb.
Another place to look is one of your meat wholesalers. Mine has racks they call a "beefy" ribs that are cut for bbq and are not skinned for hamburger the way grocery store ribs are. Problem is, they usually sell by the case. I don't get them unless I've got a bunch to do or have the space to freeze them.
Lastly, try talking to a local bbq joint. Their suppliers may be willing to sell you some.
LOL,
Hook
Get to know your butcher. Ask him when they are going to "shell out" rib eyes. Tell him what you want and I'll bet he'll be glad to help. I get mine for around $1.50/lb.
Another place to look is one of your meat wholesalers. Mine has racks they call a "beefy" ribs that are cut for bbq and are not skinned for hamburger the way grocery store ribs are. Problem is, they usually sell by the case. I don't get them unless I've got a bunch to do or have the space to freeze them.
Lastly, try talking to a local bbq joint. Their suppliers may be willing to sell you some.
LOL,
Hook
quote:Originally posted by Hook:
Hey Hog,
Get to know your butcher. Ask him when they are going to "shell out" rib eyes. Tell him what you want and I'll bet he'll be glad to help. I get mine for around $1.50/lb.
Another place to look is one of your meat wholesalers. Mine has racks they call a "beefy" ribs that are cut for bbq and are not skinned for hamburger the way grocery store ribs are. Problem is, they usually sell by the case. I don't get them unless I've got a bunch to do or have the space to freeze them.
Lastly, try talking to a local bbq joint. Their suppliers may be willing to sell you some.
LOL,
Hook
Awesome reply. I agree 100%. Its exactly what I do when looking for beef ribs for guest requests as I will not eat a beef rib.
Goto Sams Club meat counter and look for beef short ribs. If you dont see them, ask. A most excellent cut of beefy beef!!
bob
bob
What are we going to do with the beef short ribs?
They are NOT back ribs and require braising.
Long and slow they get tougher and tougher.
I'm confused by your suggestion.
Best.
dick
They are NOT back ribs and require braising.
Long and slow they get tougher and tougher.
I'm confused by your suggestion.
Best.
dick
quote:Originally posted by mr jig:
What are we going to do with the beef short ribs?
They are NOT back ribs and require braising.
Long and slow they get tougher and tougher.
I'm confused by your suggestion.
Best.
dick
I think it was a suggestion if they just wanted beefy ribs. I went back and read the original post and noticed that Hog never mentioned that he was going low and slow with the ribs. I just assumed he was considering the forum, but may be wrong.
Why would beef ribs, cooked low and slow, not react the same as a brisket?
A normal CS smoker would keep them moist and they should be delicious. At least they are here.
A normal CS smoker would keep them moist and they should be delicious. At least they are here.
Mr Jig... I have cooked these ribs both low n slow (in my 008 AND 050), and over charcoal and I can assure you these are anything but tough. We have another member here who makes his LIVING by cooking these low and slow so DONT tell me this cant be done.
bob
bob
Cadillac.
I would not presume to tell anyone anything.
I was attempting to point out when beef short ribs were suggested in a beef back ribs thread, that short ribs are unlike back ribs and usually most satisfactory when braised.
While i have never had a short rib i liked out of any one's smoker i will certainly research that method here in the "find" function.
Best.
dick.
I would not presume to tell anyone anything.
I was attempting to point out when beef short ribs were suggested in a beef back ribs thread, that short ribs are unlike back ribs and usually most satisfactory when braised.
While i have never had a short rib i liked out of any one's smoker i will certainly research that method here in the "find" function.
Best.
dick.
Yes you did Mr Jig... you said
Perhaps you could have added "Im my opinion" and I will too in the future. Here is a pic of some of these ribs I have cooked. Moist? You betcha. Tough? Not at all. Delicious? In my opinion and the opinion of the MANY others that have had them... YES!
bob
quote:Long and slow they get tougher and tougher.
Perhaps you could have added "Im my opinion" and I will too in the future. Here is a pic of some of these ribs I have cooked. Moist? You betcha. Tough? Not at all. Delicious? In my opinion and the opinion of the MANY others that have had them... YES!
bob
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I don't like beef ribs..............BUT DUUUDE. Those look realllllly good! Good enough to make me literally eat my words!! LOL!!
cadillac:
Now you have done it I am still at work drooling thinking about those lip smacking, good looking ribs.
Now you have done it I am still at work drooling thinking about those lip smacking, good looking ribs.
Here is my last pic of today... some of those Walmart select grade beef ribs. Not as meaty as the last pics, but in my opinion just as tasty when smoked.
bob
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Bob, Don't do that to me when there aren't any around to eat.
Hook
Hook
Cadillac -- Those ribs look fantastic. NOTE! Those are NOT steamed, they are SMOKED (as someone might imply)! 
HI Bob!
Those beef ribs look delicious and tender.
I hope you and your family are having a great Summer.
Kathy
Those beef ribs look delicious and tender.
I hope you and your family are having a great Summer.
Kathy