Have been using my Weber Kettle primarily for steaks and burgers, however would like to venture into the "realm of ribs"! Seeking advice from this knowledgeable group on the best approach for a novice; pork ribs such as baby backs or beef ribs such as short ribs? Thanks in advance.
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I think either one is a winner. That said where I live pork is a bunch cheaper.
Thats is a big reason I would vote to start there. With baby backs. A good place to get comfy IMO
Not to mention they are really forgiving. 205° to 325° you can cook em.Last edited by Jon Solberg; October 21, 2017, 09:52 AM.
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I agree with Jon Solberg . Until you get comfortable with temperature control and duration, the pork is cheaper.
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I have to add I love beef ribs but usually the ones I have found look like the meat was surgically removed with a scalpel. I mean there is bone and a scrap or two. Experiment with the back and spare rib variety until you are happy with results then search for some decent beef ribs.
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sblair1255 Those sound like back ribs not plate or chuck short ribs, which are usually quite meaty.
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In the four bone racks, typically a wide strip of hard fat crosses diagonally across the last two. After trimming, those two are mostly shiners. The first two are usually very meaty! Have taken to smoking the first two, and trimming the meat off the bones on the second two for freezing and later use.
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I love pork ribs, but beef ribs are even better. However, pork is easier on the wallet for learnin' a new cook.
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