John O wrote:
>>I find using a clam knife to get under the membrane without piercing it,
>>and a piece of paper towel with which to grip it and peel it off makes
>>it relatively easy work.
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> I'll have to chase down a clam knife. They aren't common here in the Great
> Lakes. :-)
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> John O
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I use a spoon. I will look for a section that is kinda loose at the edge
of the rack around the middle of the long side. Then I will push the
spoon across the length of the bones. Once through the other side, I
will slide and lift a finger under the membrane towards one end of the
rack. Then I will hold the half that is loose and pull the rest off.
Using a spoon seems to be thin enough to get under the membrane without
puncturing it.

It works most of the time. If it gets punctured and tears, coming off in
pieces rather than a whole piece, I'll get what I can. Rub, cook and enjoy.

Happy Q'en,
BBQ