Price of pork ribs in the US vs Canada

[First State Smoker]

I've been trying to research this and so far no luck.

I'm traveling up to visit family in Ottawa, Ontario this weekend and want to do some ribs for them. I know I can find them here at Costco or BJ's for about $2.50/lb. Can anyone enlighten me on what I can expect to pay in the great white north? From what I remember, meat prices are generally higher.

I'm contemplating becoming a meat smuggler.  ;D

[hal4uk]

Well, you need to be more specific...
Baby backs?  If so, regular loin back or real baby back?
If spare ribs, untrimmed? sorta trimmed? STL trimmed?

[StickyDan]

Not sure about Ottawa, but here on the West Coast, I find that Costco generally has very good to excellent meat for a great price.  Don't know  the cost per pound, but it's about 17-20$ for 2 large racks of bb's.  Way bigger than any other places. 

[monty]

FSS - as you know, i am here in our great nation's capital. at most grocery stores, back ribs can be found on sale for $2.99/lb and side ribs around $1.99/lb. the "regular" prices are usually at least twice that (ie. $5.99/lb for baby backs, $3.99-$4.99/lb for sides). i use a local butcher and pay $5.99/lb for baby backs.

i don't shop at Costco but i know they are normally ~$5/lb and go on sale for $2.50-$3.50/lb.

if you're going to smuggle anything, smuggle some pork butts. i have never seen anything NEAR $0.99/lb which seems like a common deal for our neighbours to the south. you can't find butts at most grocery stores, either. that, and brisket.

[Quarlow]

quote [From what I remember, meat prices are generally higher.] Here is something else to commit to memory, EVERYTHING IN CANADA IS GENERALLY HIGHER.  ;D ;D

[Smokey the Bear.]

I have bought pork back ribs for the last few weeks at 2.99@ lb. Seems good to me and they were fresh not frozen.