How To Pick The Right Ribs

If you’re confused at the butcher counter, here’s a guide to rib offerings:

Pork back ribs (also called baby back ribs) are from the blade and center section of the pork loin and contain bones and the “finger meat” between ribs. Figure one pound per person.

Spare ribs are from the underbelly or side of the pig and have the least meat per bone. Figure one pound per person.

Country-style ribs are the meatiest ribs. Plan a half-pound per person.

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