BBQ - RIBS

Spareribs come from the underbelly or side of the pig. Although they have the least meat per bone, spareribs are my favorite. Plan on one pound per person.

Country style ribs are cut from the blade end of the loin close to the pork shoulder. They are the meatiest variety of pork ribs; you'll need a knife and fork for these. They contain no rib bones, therefore are not technically ribs. Plan on a half a pound for most folks.

Baby back ribs are taken from the top of the rib cage and have meat between the bones and on top of the bones and are shorter, curved, and sometimes meatier than spare ribs.

St. Louis style ribs are cut from spare ribs to make a more uniform, rectangular rack. Cutting a slab of spare ribs into St. Louis style makes the rack more uniform for easier cooking and serving.