Spare Ribs vs Baby Back RIBS | What's the difference?!?

What’s the difference between Spare ribs vs baby back ribs? What about St. Louis Spare ribs? Confused? I'll explain the difference between baby back ribs vs spare ribs as well as the difference between St. Louis style ribs vs untrimmed Spare ribs.

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[BabyBackManiac]

If you still have further questions, check out more of these excellent videos from my fellow youtube creators. Thanks for watching!

[papaburf]

64 yrs old and never have seen an explanation this fundamentally understandable.
Outstanding, you have earned a sub!

[garyevans]

I did not know the origins of the two. Which goes to show that you’re never to old to learned something new. Thanks Justin.

[byrdshot]

I have never seen a better video distinguishing the different types of pork ribs. Kudos!

[petekamote]

Those ribs got more affection and touch than most us will ever experience.

[BallisticBBQ]

Great video Justin! I'm sure many folks will find this video very useful for years to come. I downloaded the singing segment with plans of future blackmail by the way. Cheers!

[SmokyRibsBBQ]

Hey Justin, good tutorial on pork ribs! I have always like spares over baby back ribs. To me the belly meat left on the spare ribs has such a better flavor than the pork loin leftover on the back ribs, but I do like a good pork if I'm lucky enough to find them with decent marbling. Whoever coined the phrase "Fat Is Flavor" knew his stuff! That is one cute puppy you have!

[rwhite]

Thanks Justin! You cleared a lot of misconceptions I had. I stayed away from spareribs as I was told they are way harder to cook, have less meat, and were too dry. Now I want to see for myself.

[GaryORiveraSr]

Using your dog for demonstration where the ribs come from was pretty funny!

[hallertau]

I just want to say. I have not seen any of this guy before, but I can tell you, He speaks truth. It makes me feel good when you know you are not being bamboozled. I like this guy.

[colleenmckeeman]

Great explanation of the difference between the different cuts! So glad I found this video because yesterday I purchased my first uncut ribs and was at a loss as to how to trim it for sure. Your explanation took some of the fear out of the trimming. Thanks to you and your dog!🥰

[brewcrewfishing]

I'll never look at my Jack Russel the same again..lol

[SharonMartinez]

I subscribed to your account because you have recommendations for others on YouTube who offer similar - but different - information. Very cool. Salute.

[vladimirshumov]

Hello, friend. Thank you very much for explaining. I'm from Russia and I'm a newbee in grilling, but with your help everyone wants to go to my house to eat the ribs. By the way our butchers make no difference in kinds of ribs. All the pork ribs (baby back, spare, untrimmed and even ribs with a 1.5 inch layer of meat and fat on them) are called "pork ribs" and cost 1.8 dollar for pound!

[ajanigoldmane]

THANK YOU! It’s was tedious on searching for this information on YouTube. I am so glad you made a very clear explanation of everything. Exactly what I was looking for!

[MarkGardnerBonnie]

Thank you Sir for explaining the differences. I am an old guy just getting into BBQ and did my first ribs yesterday with one slab of untrimmed spare ribs and one baby back slab and I was wondering what the difference was. They both tasted great! Have a great day!

[pbexp]

This is the clearest explanation I've seen/heard. Thank you!

[skng]

Great Post! Because of this post I have been experimenting more with the spare rib version separating the Louisiana ribs from the rib tips while cooking them together and the friends and family I cook for gravitate towards the tastier tips first.

[toddpratt]

LOL, Chili's jingle means your ribs cost just went up! I found that hilarious as you sang it.🤣🤣🤣

[giaeure]

I’ve been wondering this for years and could never find a proper answer! Thanks. My first time seeing any your videos. Informative and funny! Subscribed 👍