Do You Really Have to Trim Beef Ribs?

Do you really have to trim beef ribs? In this video we're going to find out!

In this video i'll be smoking 2 racks of beef ribs side by side. I'll trim one and i'll leave the other as is..... With the membrane still on, the silver skin and fat on top too!

I'll be looking for a few key differences between the 2 beef ribs:

- WIll the one we left the silver skin on be chewy at all?
- Will we have a better bite on the trimmed ribs?
- Will the ribs with the membrane on be juicier as the membrane may hold more juice in and prevent juice from escaping?
- Will there be a difference in smoke ring?

All of those questions will be answered during the video!

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[atlsongbyrd]

Thank you for answering this question!

[Marius-eudh]

Great video! I think trimming is more important if you're going to braise the ribs in the oven or casserole, on the bbq or smoker, it makes little difference. Very informative, thanks!

[nzguysports]

I’ve done the same and tried trimmed with untrimmed. Also found the untrimmed better taste wise. Thanks for the vid again, enjoying this channel 👍

[beardedplace]

I never have leftovers LOL! Great video!! I don't normally trim but I do remove the membrane.

[tonyd]

Interesting how you've changed your previous thoughts - thats why I love your channel, always open to new ideas

[MJ-tptp]

Your hitting everything I’ve always wanted to know on this channel 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻 great vid Aaron !

[-D.B.]

Did 3kg of beef ribs a couple weeks back (from Austral meats, . of course!). Am in the habit of trimming the excess from the top but I don't go too crazy and I do take membrane off the bottom. Going to have to my next batch untrimmed. Thanks once again for a very informative vid mate

[ajb]

I’ll try this on my next beef ribs smoke, great video!

[lauriesherwood]

Awesome, i am drooling. Thanks Aaron you should be a National Treasure lol

[aussieqbbq]

I have had opposite results when I have done comparisons. A noticeable chew on the texture when I left silverskin on. Silverskin thickness can vary, which would change the results too.

[nicholashowitt-steven]

Good video thanks for the info. I trialled 2 x beef shorties on the wkend 1 dry brined the other just straight out of the packet, only difference was the brined one cooked alot quicker and had a way better bark. Both were juicy and tasted the same.

[blueenglishstaffybreeder]

A cracking video brother, I never trim my beef ribs, or pork buts, and minimal trimming on my briskets, the barmy fat is awesome flavour, can’t wait to get to SA in about 5 weeks, all booked in for low n slow can’t wait

[bradcampbell]

Excellent comparison. I've only trimmed a couple times, and didn't think it was worth it. And the membrane sure seems to keep them juicier and hold together better, with no negative inpact on the smokiness. I've also cut the meat from the bone, seasoned between, and then twined them back together. Probably not worth the effort either.

[Baldbbquk]

Glad I watched this, saves me experimenting myself 😁

[LittleBearBBQ_Food_Original]

Another great vid. and an interesting one.
I usually leave the membrane on but will remove any excess fat and silverskin, so they're pretty much trimmed right down. I'll have to give the untrimmed a go!

[bretthinchcliffe]

Doing beef ribs tomorrow for my birthday and was wondering to trim or not maybe I’ll do one of each as the cow I bought came with the ribs already cut into individual ribs cheers

[retiredfire]

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[Mick_Au]

Amazing 🤤🤤🤤🤤 Where do you get the vac seal bags from mate?

[TheJibtronic]

Great vid! Can't wait to try out some beef ribs! Only prob I have with the vid is.... Who even has left overs?? Haha

[Incentz]

I'm doing ribs this weekend on the offset, all I'm going to do is remove the membrane, I'm not going to from any fat