Ribs and Super Bowl parties go hand in hand. Yet many don't know what kinds of ribs to get fir a gathering. What works , What doesn't? How do you cook them. Don;t worry .There is a guide to help.
There are fifteen (!) kinds of ribs to choose from. For a hearty mix you can serve three or four different types. Most home chefs buy baby back ribs. These are what smokehouses serve and try seem to be the least fattiest. They're also the most popular thanks to chains like Chilis promoting them. Why are they called baby backs./They don;t come from pigletss but it's because of the size of the ribs.They're located further up on the rib cage and are shorter and smaller than their longer neighbors.They have more loin meat which makes them perfect for hungry party goers. You can use a dry or wet rub before you cook them low and slow. They should be the first dish that's cooking.Another popular cut is St. Louis ribs. They come from the same part of the rib cage as spare ribs,There is more marbling here which , although they're half fat, makes for a tastier bite.If you are firing up the grill for the big game then consider country style pork ribs.They come from the upper shoulder part of the loin so they 're not really ribs. They're mostly boneless so they should be eaten with a knife and fork. These are the most decadent.
If you want a beef cut then think of short ribs.They get the name because they're a few inches shorter than regular ribs.Depending upon the cut these can be cooked quickly or slowly.Use these for an elegant rib dish. Try simmering them in red wine based sauce and serve with a side of mashed potatoes. You could also quick cook them for a tangy and sweet Korean barbecue style ribs.Another good beef choice are the beef back ribs. They're located behind the shoulders from the same fatty part as prime rib roast and ribeye steaks.They can be cooked as a whole rack or cut into individual pieces for faster cooking.They can benefit from both a dry or wet rub along with sauces. (although they probably taste the best with just salt and pepper and a squeeze of lemon on them. For something entirely different think lamb riblets. Lamb is very flavorful and would be a different dish to serve.mThey do have a layer of unctuous fat but also are delicious.You can make them with Asian dishes or better yet Middle Eastern.Think a rub of cumin, coriander, ,turmeric and allspice, Serve with pita to stop up the juices.
Super Bowl parties need ribs. Pick any of these for a delicious dish. Everyone will enjoy whatever you'll be serving.
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