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Spareribs are one of those meats that makes you drool just thinking about them. This is because they have so much wonderful flavor. However, cooking them can be a little challenging if you have never done it before. These tips for buying, storing and cooking spareribs will have you cooking them perfectly in no time. You'll be amazed by how well they turn out!

The Simple Tips For Buying, Storing And Cooking Spareribs Include:

Buying and Storing 

Spareribs and baby back ribs are two different cuts.
Baby back ribs aren't from baby pigs — they are the upper ribs.The bones are shorter compared to spareribs, which are cut from just below the baby back ribs.

Spareribs are sold in a slab.
Expect it to weigh between 2 1/2 and 3 1/2 pounds, with at least 11 bones per slab.

About half the weight of the slab is bone.

One slab can feed about two people.

You want pork spareribs with pinkish-red color.
Look for ribs that are pinkish-red in color with some marbling in the meat. Steer clear of meat that's pale in color or has dark spots on the fat.

Spareribs can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
They will keep for two to three days in the fridge. Any longer than three days and it's best to store them in the freezer, where they will keep for up to six months. Plan to give spare ribs 12 – 14 hours to thaw.

Cooking 

Start with a dry rub or marinade a day in advance.
The more time the flavors of the rub have to seep into the meat, the deeper the flavor you can expect.

Don't cook spareribs straight from the fridge.
Let them sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes before you get started. Giving the meat a chance to warm up will ensure more even cooking.

Add barbecue sauce at the end of cooking.
Wait until the very end of cooking. Adding the sauce late in the game will prevent flare-ups and burning.

Don't be afraid of pink meat is okay.
For spareribs, as with all meat, internal temperature is the best indicator of doneness.

Cook pork spareribs to 145°F.
As with all cuts of pork, ribs should be cooked to a minimum 145°F.

 Cook Pork Spareribs at Home
Spareribs benefit from low, slow cooking, at home is in the oven.

This method starts with a few minutes under the broiler to brown the meat, then the ribs are baked at a low temperature for several hours until they become super tender.

Happy Cooking!

These tips for buying and cooking spareribs are so simple, you'll never worry about cooking them again! Have you used these tips when cooking spareribs before?

Let Us Know How They Turned Out!

Article Source: The Kitchn