Rib Membrane

chasmd · September 15, 2007, 06:20:48 AM

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.

Bad Flynch · September 15, 2007, 06:54:28 AM

Although removing the membrane is a nice thing, it is by no means required and many leave it on.

chasmd · September 15, 2007, 07:41:22 AM

Thanks. I thought as much. I had seen so many posts that advise to remove it.

begolf25 · September 15, 2007, 07:43:08 AM

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

chasmd · 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.

LilSmoker · September 15, 2007, 12:40:57 PM

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

Wildcat · September 15, 2007, 04:42:26 PM

I agree with LilSmoker. Perseverence is the key. Well worth it.

chasmd · September 16, 2007, 02:45:26 AM

Thanks for the utube link. Sure makes it look easy. I'll give it a try.

aha638 · September 16, 2007, 10:07:16 AM

I have a pair of "cat fish" skinning pliers that work very well.

Al

Mr Walleye · September 16, 2007, 10:11:49 AM

I use the paper towel trick and usually don't have much problem. Although some can be a little stubborn.

Mike

Wildcat · 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.

begolf25 · September 17, 2007, 06:52:15 AM

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.

iceman · 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.

Wildcat · September 17, 2007, 04:54:22 PM

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

aha638 · September 18, 2007, 10:57:14 AM

Wildcat, good place to buy - I bought my pair at Cabela's several years ago but they no longer list them.

Al