Opinions wanted on scoring vs. removal of rib membrane please

[BYBBQ]

In addition to a fresh paper towel. Actually I don’t even need the knife. The towel will grab an edge. ZIP!

^^^ ^^^ Paper towel makes it very easy to remove

[HawgHeaven]

In addition to a fresh paper towel. Actually I don’t even need the knife. The towel will grab an edge. ZIP!

^^^ ^^^ Paper towel makes it very easy to remove

Never had much luck trying to start oot with just a dry paper towel. I always get it started prying up an edge with the butter knife, then using the paper towel method.

[AJ]

I am not a spare rib fan but when I do baby backs I always pull the membrane. Same on beef ribs. You could use that membrane to patch a tire.

[Richtee]

Never had much luck trying to start oot with just a dry paper towel. I always get it started prying up an edge with the butter knife, then using the paper towel method.

Play with it..just start at the “large” end and it’ll ‘tease up” with a little practice.I remember a rib burn years ago..I was watching a guy with a paring knife tryin’ to remove the membrane. After about 10 mins on his first slab I walked over and asked if I could help. Grabbed the next slab..tease, tug..ZIP. He about died.

[HawgHeaven]

Play with it..just start at the “large” end and it’ll ‘tease up” with a little practice.I remember a rib burn years ago..I was watching a guy with a paring knife tryin’ to remove the membrane. After about 10 mins on his first slab I walked over and asked if I could help. Grabbed the next slab..tease, tug..ZIP. He about died.

Isle give it a go. Just so happens I have a couple BB's in the freeze awaiting their thyme.

[SMOKE FREAK]

I'm on the butter knife and paper towel team...

Just peeled the one that I put on my spinner...

[HawgHeaven]

I'm on the butter knife and paper towel team...

Just peeled the one that I put on my spinner...

Been doin' that for years..

[DDave]

I'm on the butter knife and paper towel team...

[Richtee]

Noobs...

[THE ICEMAN]

Back when my Dad did "BBQ" ribs on the grill or rotisserie he didn't worry aboot pulling the membrane. In fact it was one of my favorite parts of the ribs. The ribs would come oot with a nice crispy bark.
Now that I'm "enlightened" & cook up the ribs low & slow I always do the peel. I had been doing the butter knife method bhut I think I'll give Rich's "Grip it & rip it" a try...

[SMOKE FREAK]

Back when my Dad did "BBQ" ribs on the grill or rotisserie he didn't worry aboot pulling the membrane. In fact it was one of my favorite parts of the ribs. The ribs would come oot with a nice crispy bark.
Now that I'm "enlightened" & cook up the ribs low & slow I always do the peel. I had been doing the butter knife method bhut I think I'll give Rich's "Grip it & rip it" a try...

And that's what I was getting at...At higher temps the tough membrane doesn't stay as tough...

[Fender60]

In addition to a fresh paper towel. Actually I don’t even need the knife. The towel will grab an edge. ZIP!

This is what I use also.

[Stirling]

I've done it both ways, and definitely prefer it off.

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[curious aardvark]

if I'm doing a whole rack from scratch - I usually take the membrane off - the dogs like it and they ain't getting any of the meat :-)

Recently I've been buying ready marinated rib-tips. I tweak them and theyre pretty good - lots more meat and cheaper than buying the skinny little racks you get over here, some have very little bone. Some are like mini racks. Never bother removing the membrane.
Can't say it makes much difference
I'm a bone chewer, so I like the cooked membrane.

But honestly - I don;t think it matters one way or the other.
And yep - blunt knife or the end of a teaspoon and kitchen paper makes it very simple.

Scoring the membrane ? why
It's actually quicker to remove it. Just can't see why you'd bother scoring it. either take it off or leave it alone.

[Bearcarver]

Play with it..just start at the “large” end and it’ll ‘tease up” with a little practice.I remember a rib burn years ago..I was watching a guy with a paring knife tryin’ to remove the membrane. After about 10 mins on his first slab I walked over and asked if I could help. Grabbed the next slab..tease, tug..ZIP. He about died.

Interesting---Did you play with his first too?


Bear