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Spareribs

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Meat that is from pork ribs, which are a long cut of meat taken from the side or belly primal cut of the hog, which includes the lower breastbone. Weighing up to 5 pounds and containing 11 rib bones, Spareribs are more bone than meat with quite a bit of fat, but this cut will be meatier than a baby back rib and not as expensive. The fat contributes to the delicious flavor and tenderness of the ribs. They are best when cooked slowly so that most of the fat is dissolved and the meat becomes tender. On the inside of the Whole Sparerib there is a flap of meat referred to as the "skirt" which is typically removed prior to cooking since it often dries out quickly as the Sparerib cooks. Beef back ribs are sometimes referred to as Spareribs and lamb ribs cut from the breast are also occasionally referred to as Spareribs, but the term most often applies to pork, which are also known as whole Spareribs.

USDA Nutrition Facts

Pork, fresh, spareribs, separable lean and fat, cooked, roasted (USDA#10940)

Serving Size 1 rack

Calories 361

Protein 20g

Total Fat 30g

Total Carbohydrates 0g

Dietary Fiber 0g

Sugars 0g

Potassium 265mg

Sodium 91mg

Cholesterol 105mg

Pork, fresh, composite of trimmed retail cuts (leg, loin, shoulder, and spareribs), separable lean and fat, cooked (USDA#10188)

Serving Size 1 piece, cooked, excluding refuse (yield from 1 lb raw meat with refuse)

Calories 273

Protein 27g

Total Fat 17g

Total Carbohydrates 0g

Dietary Fiber 0g

Sugars 0g

Potassium 354mg

Sodium 62mg

Cholesterol 91mg

Pork, fresh, composite of trimmed retail cuts (leg, loin, shoulder, and spareribs), separable lean and fat, raw (USDA#10187)

Serving Size 1 oz

Calories 216

Protein 18g

Total Fat 14g

Total Carbohydrates 0g

Dietary Fiber 0g

Potassium 335mg

Sodium 55mg

Cholesterol 67mg

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Try this delicious change of pace from the usual ribs in barbeque sauce - and don't be put off by the amount of garlic. It mellows into a rich and flavorful sauce.