Re: Removing membrane from ribs (FYI)


"Bob" <bobwhite@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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As all you real BBQ'ers know, it is important to remove the membrane from
ribs. Doesn't change the flavor, but makes for much nicer eating.

Some people say that they have difficulty removing this membrane. I'll
pass
on a little hint that makes almost easy.

I use paper towels taking the membrane off contest ribs but for general
cooking/catering the membrane is more likely removed after cooking

Buzz







Buy a fish skinner. They look a bit like a pair of pliers only the jaws
are
perpendicular to the handle. At Wal-Mart these run from 99 cents to a
couple bucks depending if you want better non-slip grips, which I
recommend.

Using the fish skinner, start at the narrow end of the ribs, get an edge
or
corner of the membrane in the jaws and pull down. You may have to start
it
at two of three places to pull off larger chunks without it tearing.

Anyway, the fish skinner is the hint - absolutely beats any other way I
have
tried.

Bob-tx




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    ... Some people say that they have difficulty removing this membrane. ... Buy a fish skinner. ... Using the fish skinner, start at the narrow end of the ribs, get an edge or ... at two of three places to pull off larger chunks without it tearing. ...
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