Glossary

What kind of rib is that?

Baby Back: Back ribs have at least 8 and as many as 14 ribs. The back can be found in the spine section of the pork loin. Baby back ribs are also known as Pork Loin Ribs.
Spare Ribs: Spare ribs have at least 11 bones. Spare ribs are the full rib section which is removed from the belly of the pig. It is not unusual to find the costal cartilage with or without the brisket bone removed from this cut of meat.
St Louis Style Ribs: The St Louis rib are a sectioned from the Spare Rib. Preparation includes removing the Brisket bone along the rib side leaving the cartilage exposed on the brisket bone side. Often, the skirt meat is removed. The outside edge of the skirt should be trimmed if the skirt remains intact.