I have obtained some ribs that say St. Louis style ribs, been wanting to try them and finally found some. just a couple of questions.. first how do they compare to baby backs/ and second do you do anything different to them? I use ten point fives rib process on here for baby backs and man are they great!!!Thanks in advance for all your help. Tim
St Louis ribs are spare ribs that are trimmed. You can use the 3-2-1 method on them. When I do them, the last hour is shorter or longer depending on how the ribs are doing.
I use the same process Tim
As far as comparison between the two types (STL/BB)...
A lot of folks prefer the STL cut spares; it's just a preference thing...
I love the flavor of STL ribs, but we sell a lot of ribs, and we sell "baby backs" (or more properly named for size: "loin back").
Nowadays, most folks call any "loin back" a "baby back" (ours are big and meaty... about 3lbs a rack).
Anyhow, l love BOTH kinds, but here's why we sell back ribs...
STL cut spares tend to be just meat and bones at the tips of the rib bones.
But, near the back of the bones, there tends to be some cartilage; that's just the way it is.
I don't mind chewing around it --- STL cut spares taste great.
But, lots of folks don't have ribs that often, and some might not think they were "good" if they bite into some cartilage.
(and some just don't like that)
Loin backs are pretty much just meat and bones, and that's a crowd pleaser -- with no complaints.
Also, back ribs cook a little quicker... like 3-1-1 if using foil...
If there's enough moisture in your smoker, foil isn't needed for either kind.
love st louis ribs when i can get them
Do St Louis almost all the time. The butchers here are real proud of their baby backs. St Louis style are usually 1/2 the price of BB's. Jan's rub, 3-2-1, naked. Happy, happy, happy ;D
Hey thanks all. I really appreciate the information and can't wait to try them, I have heard lots about them never seen them. Thanks again Tim.