July 4th is a huge holiday for grilling outdoors.
And grilling or barbecuing ribs is always popular fare. Whether you choose spare ribs, baby back ribs, St. Louis-style ribs, questions come up as to how to prepare them and grill them to perfection.
Relax. We are here to help.
Here are our five tips for rib success.
1. Choose your ribs
Spare ribs
Located on the lower part of the belly, these have more fat, and there is sometimes a layer of fat on top. The fat adds flavor when they cook, and there s more tenderness. Spare ribs have a skirt on the back. You can leave it on or cut it off and cook separately.
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This is the second Easter that has been disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic, so many people are again opting to celebrate the holiday cooking at home. If you re looking for some brunch ideas we have just the ticket.
From our archives, we gleaned some go-to favorites that are brunch-style, and will impress and wow family, friends and guests. Best of all, they don t take all day to make. Some require assembly but are so worth it.
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What cut of beef does corned beef come from?
Beef brisket is the cut used to make corned beef. A primal cut, it s a large piece from the breast or lower chest of beef cattle. Brisket is a tough cut with connective tissue throughout, and a whole brisket typically weighs 10 pounds or more. When it s cooked whole, it s usually served as a roast or barbecued brisket. Otherwise, it s cut into flat and point cuts. Many cooks are confused about which of these to buy, though they re actually quite similar.
Why is it called corned beef?
First off, it has nothing to do with corn. The term corned comes from the English and it refers to small particles. Corn refers to the larger-grained rock salt, which is used to cure the beef.