Spare ribs are from further down the side of the pig and reach right down toward the breastbone of the animal. They are also referred to as “side ribs” or “spares”. These are probabl… See more

St Louis cut ribs are basically spare ribs, trimmed up a little more. This cut of rib is preferred on the competition circuit, as it is neat and tidy for presentation. The meat is pretty much … See more

Rib tips refer to the small bones and cartilage that connect the front ribs to the breast bone. They are cut from the lower ends of spare ribs when butchering St. Louis cut rib… See more

Don’t be fooled. These really are not actually ribs. They are from the front end of the baby backs, near the shoulder. In reality they are chops, and that’s how they should be treated. … See more