I want to go over the top this 4th of July, and I'm looking for a really good source for Berkshire baby backs, any recommendations? Also, should I order frozen, or are there fresh delivered options? Lastly, i found this site, Marx Foods in Seattle, that delivers frozen Iberico baby backs from Spain. I've been to Spain and have had Iberico and Pata Negra ham, it's incredible. but, I'm not certain about this option for ribs. Anyone ever try them?
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No sir I have not but I’m sure some will be along shortly who actually knows something.
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Here's my go-to source. Note that I have never placed an online order since the shop is 1.5 miles from my house, so I can't comment on their shipping practices. They are great folks however, and I would not anticipate you having any issues. Tell 'em Matt sent you!
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They have some of the largest baby backs I've ever cooked, they keep the full loin attached, awesome ribs;
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I still use commodity pork for big cooks, but for small ones for the family it's Berkshire or Duroc. If I a frying chops it's commodity as well. Troutman on that note, I have a pretty good sized Chuck from one of our grass-fed Angus for this weekend. Will be chopped (pulled) beef.
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MikesBBQLounge Thank you, that looks terrific.
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I've had Kurobuta Pork(same as Berkshire just the Japenese name)which is fantastic from Snake River Farms. However, I warn the ribs are small even for babybacks and hard as all heck to get the membrane off. However , they do taste great!Last edited by Jon Liebers; June 20, 2019, 11:17 AM.
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I've read that the ribs from SRF are very small but are good. But, many say that they are not notably better than other berkshire sources
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I don't know if they are better than other Berkshire sources only know they delivered as promised and they tasted great. But get that membrane removed if possible cause it is a bitch to remove.
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I have cooked a few racks of SRF spares but never babybacks. The spare ribs were small but excellent. A rack of these is usually 1.5 lbs. A bit more tender than commodity pork and much more flavor. They are expensive but worth trying once or twice.
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