Hi, everyone. This my first post, although I have been reading and getting excellent tips and advice from the forum. My question is: does anyone have a tip for removing the membrane? I find this tedious and hard to do.
Although removing the membrane is a nice thing, it is by no means required and many leave it on.
Thanks. I thought as much. I had seen so many posts that advise to remove it.
Chasmd,
Welcome to the forum! To remove the membrane I start out by using a butter knife to get under it and get it started. Then I grab it with a paper towel and slowly work my way down the rack. The paper towel grabs onto the membrane a lot better then your fingers.
Some come right off and others not so much.
Bryan
Thanks. I'll give that a try. By the way, Bryan, you a terp fan, and or alumni? One of my daughters graduated from UMD.
For great ribs, the membrane has to go imo, here's a little video that might help:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hks-J1pJ7xQ
LilSmoker (http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s62/Gitster59/Tip-Hat.gif)
I agree with LilSmoker. Perseverence is the key. Well worth it.
Thanks for the utube link. Sure makes it look easy. I'll give it a try.
I have a pair of "cat fish" skinning pliers that work very well.
Al
I use the paper towel trick and usually don't have much problem. Although some can be a little stubborn.
Mike
Quote from: aha638 on September 16, 2007, 10:07:16 AM
I have a pair of "cat fish" skinning pliers that work very well.
Al
Good idea! Now if I can find my pair. Have not caught catfish in years.
Quote from: chasmd on September 15, 2007, 08:11:50 AM
Thanks. I'll give that a try. By the way, Bryan, you a terp fan, and or alumni? One of my daughters graduated from UMD.
Both, tough game the other night against WVU. They looked tough in the first half then fell apart.
Quote from: Wildcat on September 16, 2007, 05:17:28 PM
Quote from: aha638 on September 16, 2007, 10:07:16 AM
I have a pair of "cat fish" skinning pliers that work very well.
Al
Good idea! Now if I can find my pair. Have not caught catfish in years.
What do those things look like Wildcat? Can you get a picture? They sound like the thing to use on back ribs.
Quote from: iceman on September 17, 2007, 04:02:41 PM
Quote from: Wildcat on September 16, 2007, 05:17:28 PM
Quote from: aha638 on September 16, 2007, 10:07:16 AM
I have a pair of "cat fish" skinning pliers that work very well.
Al
Good idea! Now if I can find my pair. Have not caught catfish in years.
What do those things look like Wildcat? Can you get a picture? They sound like the thing to use on back ribs.
Here is a link to Bass Pro Shop. One variety is listed here as Fish Skinning Pliers. http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/SearchResults?searchOption=products&hvarSearchString=Catfish+Pliers&storeId=10151&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&CMID=TOP_SEARCH_GO&x=11&y=8
Wildcat, good place to buy - I bought my pair at Cabela's several years ago but they no longer list them.
Al
QuoteWhat do those things look like Wildcat? Can you get a picture? They sound like the thing to use on back ribs.
Well Pat, i think your other method worked very well, you know when got the nail gun and nailed them to the counter! (http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s62/Gitster59/Eeeeeek.gif)
That was such a funny thread, still gives me the giggles ;D
I think the pliers would be a safe bet ;) (http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s62/Gitster59/Big-Thumbs-Up.gif)
Quote from: LilSmoker on September 18, 2007, 12:39:39 PM
QuoteWhat do those things look like Wildcat? Can you get a picture? They sound like the thing to use on back ribs.
Well Pat, i think your other method worked very well, you know when got the nail gun and nailed them to the counter! (http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s62/Gitster59/Eeeeeek.gif)
That was such a funny thread, still gives me the giggles ;D
I think the pliers would be a safe bet ;) (http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s62/Gitster59/Big-Thumbs-Up.gif)
I'm thinking Ann won't mind spending the money on the pliers versus my other technique. :D ;D ;)