Recently, I picked up a 3 pack of baby backs at Costco. After putting two in the freezer, I started preparing one for smoking. In preparing ribs, I always start by pulling off the sheath that resides on the bone side of the rib slab. The sheath on this particular slab was too thin to pull off. First, it was hard to get any kind of purchase on the sheath, on any part the slab. When I could manage to get a grip on the sheath, I could never pull much off before it would tear along the surface where it was still attached. What's a poor feller to do about this?
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As noted, very likely already removed and what you are looking is a bit of fat layer. Personally, and Moonbeam and I are probably the only two people on earth, but we LOVE the stuff! I leave it on and eat every bite!!
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Haha first time I picked up baby back ribs at Costco I tried the same thing, and punched myself in the head once I realized the membrane had already been removed by Smithfield or whoever packed the ribs.
The ones I usually get from Sam's Club have the membrane usually, although two weeks ago, a 3 pack from Sam's Club had 1 of 3 with the membrane already removed...
I don't know if they are always like that at Costco, but the ones I've got were. Saves a couple minutes of prep time for sure.
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tRidiot - you will notice the difference. Its a tough, unchewable paper like membrane once cooked, almost like a thin layer of plastic. Also, no spices or sauces penetrate that side of the ribs. I should know, considering I cooked ribs without removing this for about half my life, due to sheer ignorance.
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jfmorris glad you said something, I had the exact same thing happen the last time I picked up a 3 pack from Sam's. Thought I'd lost my mind, couldn't seem to find or get a hold of the membrane on ONE of the three racks!
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Thanks jfmorris, what you said sounds right, Up until recently, I was buying baby backs at Sam's. Never had a problem finding and removing the membrane.
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I was watching Guy Fieri on Triple D one time, he went to a place where they left them on - I think it was in Las Vegas?? - and he was absolutely blown away. He couldn't believe someone was cooking and serving these in a professional setting and wasn't removing the membrane. The guy assured him they sold thousands of racks like this and that he would love it - and he did! He said he was shocked but he couldn't tell a difference and he absolutely loved them. I think I may give it a try.
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I believe Aaron Franklin leaves them on, and he seems to be doing ok. It ain't my thing, though. I'll remove it or otherwise mutilate it to allow consistent tenderness.
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