Membrane on ribs. Remove or not?

[TheQuietOne]

If it comes off easily I take it off. If I struggle for much more than a minute I leave it on and figure I'm flossing my teeth at the same time I'm eating the ribs. Saves a step.

[RolfTaylor]

If it peels off easy, it comes off. If it puts up a struggle, it stays. I never used to take it off, but then peer pressure got to me and now I at least try.

I hate peer pressure, lol!

[jerrybell]

I take it off. I don't care for the texture. I Haven't tried ribs hot and fast as was suggested above. If I was cooking more than a couple racks I might consider skipping the removal.

[RolfTaylor]

I always remove it...have tried leaving it on but it seemed to get "harder" after cooking, wife "suggested" to ALWAYS remove it.

Suggestion from wife would make it important for sure!

[Primo]

I hate removing it, plus, and I'm going to get in some trouble here -- I actually like eating the rib with the membrane on. makes it more "toothsome"

[Panhead John]

Ya won’t get in any trouble from me and Bonesy, that’s fer shur. 😎

[RolfTaylor]

I hate removing it, plus, and I'm going to get in some trouble here -- I actually like eating the rib with the membrane on. makes it more "toothsome"

I agree, but I am a real carnivore. Sometimes I chew up the gristle! That's why I started this thread to try and find out if I am missing something by not removing the membrane. I think I will continue to leave it on.

[Steve R.]

Same here. That cartilage and whatnot is a treat for the dogs if they are hanging around; otherwise, I'm not above eating it myself. And there is not one edible shred of anything left on a chicken bone when I get done with it.

[Spinaker]

I will remove it if I have time and I think the guests will want it that way. For me personally, I don't really care either way.

[Hulagn1971]

I always remove it. Super easy to do with a fresh piece of paper towel and a butter knife to loosen it at the and to grab and pull.

[Attjack]

Off it goes.

[Jfrosty27]

I buy my ribs at Costco. Mostly baby backs and they are sold with the membrane already removed. For some reason the spares have the membrane still on and I always remove it. I just prefer it that way.

needed to add that I always leave it on for beef ribs. Keeps them from falling apart

[JeffJ]

I remove it.

[kjbarth]

I remove the membrane on pork ribs if it’s there. I leave the membrane on for beef ribs if it’s there.

[Rfhd69]

I always remove as part of the trimming process. Dry paper towel is your friend!

[mrteddyprincess]

Mr. Bones I understand not removing the membrane is okay, but the outer plastic membrane from the store is a must remove, even when bourbon is being consumed? :-)

[Mr. Bones]

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