Spare Ribs

The world of ribs can be confusing at times and determining which type should be prepared a certain way goes right along with it. 

Spare Ribs vs. Baby Back Ribs vs. St. Louis Ribs what's the difference? 

Baby Back Ribs- smaller and come from the section closer to the back to the pig. (they are not from baby pigs)

Spare Ribs- larger and come from the section closer to the belly. Packed with flavor and take very well to cooking that is low and slow! 

St. Louis Ribs- they start off as Spare Ribs but are then cut down (sternum, cartilage, and rib tip are removed) making a more rectangular shape. 

We use spare ribs around here for the flavor and meatier rib!