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A great source for beef "plate" ribs. Not where you would think and two cooks.

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    A great source for beef "plate" ribs. Not where you would think and two cooks.

    Sooooo it turns out that being friendly with the owner of a local bbq restaurant "Finks" in Suffern, NY. has advantages. I asked him where he gets his beef ribs from, to which he replied "my meat vendor". I told him that I couldn't find any locally unless I bought 100lbs from my butcher at a ridiculously high price. I think he said about 12 dollars a pound. Not happening.
    Dave "Fink" than responded with "if you want some I have plenty". Hmmm that decision was easy. "sure" I said.
    He than proceeds to go into the kitchen. Comes back out and says "it'll be $30.00 per plate". Ok fine I'll take 2. @JCBBQ
    3 minutes later he comes out with these. Click image for larger version  Name:	IMG_1197.JPG Views:	1 Size:	1.84 MB ID:	360194​​​ so moral of the story is - if you want something you can't find in the store, ask your friendly pitmaster.
    And I had to use my floor scale cause my kitchen scale couldn't handle the weight.
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    Is there anybody out there

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    • dtassinari
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      Originally posted by Steve B View Post
      Is there anybody out there
      Originally posted by ComfortablyNumb View Post
      Just nod if you can hear me
      That. Was. Perfect!

    • DeusDingo
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      i have been finding that if i post it won't go anywhere (no forum will show it) and nobody will see it, then if i reply to it myself it will magically appear.

    • Steve B
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      DeusDingo That's exactly what happened. There are a lot of bugs with this site right now. I know the moderators are working on it.

    #3
    WooHoo! Great find. I've gotta try this idea.

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      #4
      I wanted to ask a few weeks ago when I was trying a new BBQ spot, but the line was very long, so I didn't. Anc congrats on the score.

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        #5
        Nice! Thats a pretty good price at $4.10/lb! thats a wholesale case price if they're choice or prime angus!

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        • Steve B
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          Yeah the price is great. But I forgot to ask Fink what grade of meat they were. I have to assume, and I know never assume, they are at least choice cause this is what he serves in his restaurant. I'll find out when I trim and cook them.

        #6
        Hoagy freakin' Carmichael!!!
        Great Score, Brother!

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          #7
          I'm on a quick lunch break and waiting for the finished product pics.

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          • Steve B
            Steve B commented
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            I'm cooking them on Sunday.

          • JCBBQ
            JCBBQ commented
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            I just noticed your new avatar. That's amazing! There's more smoke ring than non smoke ring!

          #8
          Marco!!!!

          You are killing me with that price!! On y way back from work today I spotted a BBQ in a verynethnic are where you would least expect it advertising brisket and smoked duck etc..

          i goona stop,in and make friends now.

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            #9
            Super nice score!

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              #10
              i'm more than a little jealous. Awesome connection you found.

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                #11
                Great idea, great score! Goes to show, never give up & always try to think of a way. Very cool!

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                  #12
                  If you don't ask, the answer is always "No".

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                    #13
                    I picked some up today. Going down to the river house and will throw them on the PBC tomorrow.

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                    • Steve B
                      Steve B commented
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                      Hey JC where did you get your plates from??

                    • JCBBQ
                      JCBBQ commented
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                      I get them at Seabra. It's a south American grocery store - same place I found Picanha.

                    • johnec00
                      johnec00 commented
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                      JCBBQ How were the Seabra ribs? I saw them there in packages of 4 slabs, but the label said "select" so I chickened out. I get them "choice" from Restaurant Depot in the same type of 4 slab package, but Seabra is MUCH closer. So I'd appreciate your opinion.

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                    Nice Score. That was kind of your pit buddy

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                      johnec00 i'LL keep you posted.

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