Which One is Better? St Louis Ribs vs Baby Back Ribs Complete Breakdown

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  • Опубліковано 29 сер 2024
  • In this episode I decide to compare 2 of the most popular pork ribs. The St. Louis style pork ribs and the baby back ribs.
    Both of these ribs are delicious and tender when cooked properly. They do have their differences though and in this video I try and go through those.
    I really hope this video will help you with the major differences between prepping, cooking and the flavors of each pork rib.
    I use my reverse flow offset smoker to smoke both these racks of pork ribs.
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  • @CaptainRew
    @CaptainRew Рік тому +41

    Which one is better? SPOILER ALERT: He doesn't say.

    • @SmokestackJoes
      @SmokestackJoes  Рік тому +5

      Haha I fully intended to choose one going into the video but really couldn't choose one in the end. Thanks for the comment!

    • @Jo-xx2rd
      @Jo-xx2rd 2 місяці тому +1

      Most annoying thing ever. Ill never watch another video. Blocking channel

    • @shakeandbaked1
      @shakeandbaked1 2 місяці тому

      I wouldn’t turn any down but I personally prefer st.Louis

    • @Vanwolfstein
      @Vanwolfstein Місяць тому

      Damn I wish I had gone to the comments before I watched till the end. Good on ya mate

    • @Vanwolfstein
      @Vanwolfstein Місяць тому

      @@SmokestackJoesclick bait

  • @mikes3894
    @mikes3894 Рік тому +10

    St. Louis for me. Great video

    • @SmokestackJoes
      @SmokestackJoes  Рік тому

      Thanks! I’d have to agree with you, I like the St. Louis

  • @troyv8302
    @troyv8302 Рік тому +9

    I'm team baby back.

    • @SmokestackJoes
      @SmokestackJoes  Рік тому +1

      You cant beat a good rack of baby back ribs. For me, it all depends on my mood. sometimes I cant decide and just cook 1 of each lol

  • @rontressler647
    @rontressler647 9 днів тому +1

    Thanks for posting this informative video.

    • @SmokestackJoes
      @SmokestackJoes  7 днів тому

      you are very welcome. I am glad you enjoyed it

  • @MrJoshcc600
    @MrJoshcc600 2 місяці тому +2

    I've done membrane on and off, I find that cooking for just myself I like it on. Gives a little snap to the bite like biting a good sausage. If im serving them I remove it because people aren't used to it

    • @SmokestackJoes
      @SmokestackJoes  Місяць тому

      I am the exact same way, I have slowly been trying to give people ribs with the membrane on so they can get used to it because I like it so much, plus its saves me a lot of time in the prep

  • @easy3088
    @easy3088 Рік тому +5

    Okay good video but I'm never going to agree with all that trimming of the ends of the St Louis specially that floppy end. It might be kind of fatty but it's going to shrink up like bacon when you cook it, and its very tasty.

    • @SmokestackJoes
      @SmokestackJoes  Рік тому +3

      It is very tasty! I usually just toss it on the smoker so I have a little snack and get a preview of the flavor for the ribs.

  • @worthygainz6367
    @worthygainz6367 Рік тому +2

    Bro Great video...finally someone with some clear info

    • @SmokestackJoes
      @SmokestackJoes  Рік тому

      Thanks! I am glad you enjoyed it

    • @worthygainz6367
      @worthygainz6367 Рік тому

      @@SmokestackJoes I wish I could show you a pic of what mines looked like.... first time doing it

  • @jimmywang9011
    @jimmywang9011 Рік тому +4

    Chuds Bbq Style 🔥👍🏻

  • @greeneyesfromohio4103
    @greeneyesfromohio4103 3 місяці тому +2

    St. Louis cut ribs look better however baby back ribs are far better to eat…..St. Louis ribs aka spare ribs (just cut differently) have cartilage in them that isn’t pleasant. I’ll be spitting little pieces out as I eat the ribs. Baby back ribs do not have that issue. You ever noticed that?

    • @SmokestackJoes
      @SmokestackJoes  2 місяці тому

      Yeah im not a fan of the cartilage in the spare ribs. I do really like the flavor of the spare ribs though. but the baby backs are great cause you can just eat the meat right of the bone without have to worry about cartilage

  • @user-jp1ew5lt1t
    @user-jp1ew5lt1t 6 місяців тому +2

    Awesome video. Drooling watching it. What temperature did you maintain in your smoker throughout the cooking stages?

    • @PaaulooViniiciuus
      @PaaulooViniiciuus 6 місяців тому +1

      I guess 250 to 275 degrees

    • @SmokestackJoes
      @SmokestackJoes  6 місяців тому

      Thanks, and yeah Paulo guessed right, I was right around 250-275 during the cook

    • @SmokestackJoes
      @SmokestackJoes  6 місяців тому

      Spot on!

  • @Zokfend
    @Zokfend Рік тому +3

    I am super curious, wrapping it meat side up. Do you find that it preserves the bark and the seasoning more than wrapping meat side down and in foil, where some of the bark and seasoning is left floating? I can't find many comments on that because just about everybody (including myself) wraps meat side down and in foil. Thank you.

    • @SmokestackJoes
      @SmokestackJoes  Рік тому +3

      I do believe that wrapping with paper helps with bark, this is just what I've personally noticed with my cooks. It is also a lot harder to overcook the ribs to where they are way too tender.

  • @scottobrien6062
    @scottobrien6062 Рік тому +3

    You left the skin in man..

    • @SmokestackJoes
      @SmokestackJoes  Рік тому +6

      I usually always leave the membrane on my ribs. Idk if I explained it in this video but I think it helps retain the fat in the ribs and if cooked properly you wont even notice it once cooked.

    • @TechnoAlliance1
      @TechnoAlliance1 8 місяців тому +1

      @@SmokestackJoes Yes you did explain it 👍

    • @SmokestackJoes
      @SmokestackJoes  8 місяців тому

      Thank you for the feedback@@TechnoAlliance1

  • @daniel-j-harris
    @daniel-j-harris Місяць тому +1

    Do you think there's any advantage to mopping over spritzing

    • @SmokestackJoes
      @SmokestackJoes  20 днів тому

      I actually like mopping better because you get more on it. When I have spritzed Ive notice the spritz has already evaporated before I even close the lid to the grill

  • @LandscapeSolutionsLLC
    @LandscapeSolutionsLLC 4 місяці тому +1

    Do a video on wrapping in foil vs butcher paper

    • @SmokestackJoes
      @SmokestackJoes  4 місяці тому +1

      I have this in my plans, Thank you for the comment

  • @jeremystearns6518
    @jeremystearns6518 Рік тому +1

    Smoker tour ?

  • @Lebofilms
    @Lebofilms Рік тому +1

    Getting ribs tonight. Decided to get a half rack of each.

  • @margaretmack372
    @margaretmack372 Рік тому +2

    Thx this was very helpful

  • @Cryptotone
    @Cryptotone 6 місяців тому +1

    Looks like you overcooked the baby back ribs brother. You can just tell my the texture of the meat when you sliced into it. All good though

    • @SmokestackJoes
      @SmokestackJoes  6 місяців тому

      Yeah you have to be careful with the baby backs because they dont have nearly as much fat so you can over cook easily.

  • @annzamora6943
    @annzamora6943 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for the bbq sauce recipe

    • @SmokestackJoes
      @SmokestackJoes  Рік тому

      You are very welcome, it is one of my favorites

    • @steveroyer1628
      @steveroyer1628 4 місяці тому

      did you try it? Way too acid for me. I guess using the maximum vinegar qty was too much.

  • @jasonspurley492
    @jasonspurley492 Рік тому +1

    Yes sir both is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

    • @SmokestackJoes
      @SmokestackJoes  Рік тому

      Can’t go wrong with either one

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      @Railroad_Bbq Рік тому

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  • @justDudpool
    @justDudpool Рік тому +1

    Great information, thank you. Please don’t use that music behind your next video, it’s too distracting.

    • @SmokestackJoes
      @SmokestackJoes  Рік тому +1

      Thanks I appreciate it. I definitely wont be using that music anymore, I made this video awhile ago and haven't used that track in a long time. I am not really sure what I was thinking using that music LOL. But I really appreciate the input! Thanks again.

    • @justDudpool
      @justDudpool Рік тому +2

      That earned a subscription! Your ribs look amazing!

    • @SmokestackJoes
      @SmokestackJoes  Рік тому

      Awesome! Thank You!

  • @elbob17
    @elbob17 Рік тому +2

    We only mess with Spare ribs.

  • @ZacchaeusNifong
    @ZacchaeusNifong Рік тому +1

    Great video. Keep on making content. It'll click soon.

    • @SmokestackJoes
      @SmokestackJoes  Рік тому

      Thanks! Just trying to get a little better each time

  • @assocrec
    @assocrec Рік тому +1

    Sensi awesome cook!

  • @ViralSportsMedia
    @ViralSportsMedia 2 місяці тому +1

    Hey was that electric with pellets or charcoal

    • @SmokestackJoes
      @SmokestackJoes  Місяць тому

      The smoker I used in this was an offset wood fired smoker that uses splits of hardwood

  • @catherineharris27
    @catherineharris27 Рік тому +1

    New sub from Sc!!! Great?!!! Lesss fatty Ribs are always better imp! Some fat for flavor yes but i rather have less...

    • @SmokestackJoes
      @SmokestackJoes  Рік тому +1

      Welcome! I hope you enjoy the content! For me it all depends on what mood I’m in whether I want the baby backs or St. Louis

    • @catherineharris27
      @catherineharris27 Рік тому

      @@SmokestackJoes I'm like that too. Like the content indeed.

  • @jasonbeasley5766
    @jasonbeasley5766 Рік тому +3

    Spares beats babybacks. Hands down. Everytime.

    • @SmokestackJoes
      @SmokestackJoes  Рік тому

      Agreed

    • @bidzam
      @bidzam 3 місяці тому

      Yep. My baby backs tend to get overcooked which sucks, so I just rock with spare ribs now and more meat on them which is a plus.

  • @stevek6077
    @stevek6077 Рік тому +1

    Ok, so I've made ribs a few times, but certainly I'm no expert. I've tried every recipe I can find for the "fall off the bone" tenderness that I like. I know it's not the "correct" way to make them, but dammit that's what I like! However, no matter what I try, they never turn out the way I want them, which is the fall apart, "pulled pork on a bone" kind of tenderness. How do I get that effect?!?!?!

    • @SmokestackJoes
      @SmokestackJoes  Рік тому +1

      When the ribs are ready to wrap put them in some aluminum foil meat side down. Add about a half cup each of apple juice and cider vinegar.
      Wrap it up and let it cook at 275 for 2 hours and see if they are tender enough for you, if they aren’t just let them cook till they are.

    • @CaptainAngelo
      @CaptainAngelo Рік тому +1

      Fall off the bone, is considered overcooked, but....if that's your jam.

    • @HometownAcres
      @HometownAcres Рік тому +1

      Get a meat thermometer. They are fall off the bone between 190 and 200. Not one degree more

    • @TheOtherJoseph
      @TheOtherJoseph Рік тому +2

      ⁠@@HometownAcresnot one degree more? It’s not rocket science lol I would blow your mind with some 201 degree ribs hahaha

    • @charlesmiller6826
      @charlesmiller6826 Рік тому

      Ahh, that's the "mistake" i made yesterday on the sparerbs i was going for the 3,2,1 and the last hr was supposed to be unwrapped but the bones startd releasing from the meat so i couldn't unwrap. So i will just have to invest in butcher paper as the foil seems to have affected it as well. It was running 250° so maybe pulling down to 225° may have helped. Either way, my wife, who despises pork ribs, enjoyed them, so a win in my book.

  • @user-micfco2486
    @user-micfco2486 5 місяців тому +1

    6:17

    • @SmokestackJoes
      @SmokestackJoes  5 місяців тому

      Thanks for timestamping the sauce, I should of done this in the description. I appreciate it

  • @jasonspurley492
    @jasonspurley492 Рік тому +1

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  • @XMetalMatter
    @XMetalMatter 2 місяці тому +1

    Spare is better than St. Louis

    • @SmokestackJoes
      @SmokestackJoes  2 місяці тому

      I can agree with that. if you buy spare ribs I dont see the point of cutting them down into st. louis style