Anyone have a good tip for removing the membrane from baby backs? I've probably tried 10 methods and more often than not, it's a struggle.
Anyone have a good tip for removing the membrane from baby backs? I've probably tried 10 methods and more often than not, it's a struggle.
I've tried that so many times! I'm probably just an idiot or too impatient! Thanks for the tip, I'll try it again next time.Take a butter knife and push the tip along the bottom of the last rib to get under the membrane to tear it, then use a paper towel to peel it, think of skinning a catfish.
This is the method I use. Sometimes I go to the second to the last rib, then work the knife in and backwards to get the first rib. Then you have something to hang on to when you pull it the rest of the way off.Take a butter knife and push the tip along the bottom of the last rib to get under the membrane to tear it, then use a paper towel to peel it, think of skinning a catfish.
So gas or coals? How long on your grill?View attachment 16402
I think they turned out pretty good.
8 pounds of pork spare ribs and 4 pounds of beef ribs. Rub was salt, paprika, granulated onion and garlic and brown sugar (pork ribs only).
Had to do it in the oven. Uncovered at 250 for about two hours, covered at 225 for about an hour and then maybe 20 or 30 minutes on my grill to finish with the sauce.So gas or coals? How long on your grill?
You sir, are kicked out of the BBQ club.Leave them on. It keeps the moisture in and usually if they cook long enough, it cooks out the membranes and you don't get that chewy texture.
I've tried that so many times! I'm probably just an idiot or too impatient! Thanks for the tip, I'll try it again next time.
Thanks.Keep trying. I've found this to be the best method, as well. I've found that if the paper towel is slightly moistened, it grabs onto that membrane a little better. Pull it slowly so as to keep it in one piece, the best you can and it will come right off.
Anytime. Do yourself a favor though, don't ever follow @goodnterribles advice. On anything. Ever.Thanks.
I do a decent number of ribs a year and sometimes I can get it right off and otherwise I struggle forever to get the little bastards off.Anytime. Do yourself a favor though, don't ever follow @goodnterribles advice. On anything. Ever.
I do a decent number of ribs a year and sometimes I can get it right off and otherwise I struggle forever to get the little bastards off.
Duly noted on GnT's advice. Can I just follow him around though recording everything?