Do y'all pull the membrane off the inside of the ribs before smoking?

On Mon, 20 Oct 2003 16:39:25 -0500, "Johnny" > wrote:

>Do y'all pull the membrane off the inside of the ribs before smoking?
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Yes.

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In article >, "Johnny" >
wrote:

> Do y'all pull the membrane off the inside of the ribs before smoking?

No.

monroe(never have either)

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> In article >, "Johnny" >
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> > Do y'all pull the membrane off the inside of the ribs before smoking?
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I leave it on there and kinda like to peel it off with my teeth and eat
it....after they're cooked of course.
Jack

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Jack Sloan > typed:
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>> In article >, "Johnny" >
>> wrote:
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>>> Do y'all pull the membrane off the inside of the ribs before smoking?
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> I leave it on there and kinda like to peel it off with my teeth and eat
> it....after they're cooked of course.
> Jack

Either that, or ot burns off.

BOB

Johnny wrote:

> Do y'all pull the membrane off the inside of the ribs before smoking?
>

Yes and no. If it comes off easily, I take it off. If it doesn't, I
leave it on.

Matthew

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"Matthew L. Martin" > wrote in message
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> Johnny wrote:
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> > Do y'all pull the membrane off the inside of the ribs before smoking?
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> Yes and no. If it comes off easily, I take it off. If it doesn't, I
> leave it on.
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> Matthew
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> Thermodynamics For Dummies: You can't win.
> You can't break even.
> You can't get out of the game.
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In other words, yes. Or no.
Jack Curry

Johnny wrote:
> Do y'all pull the membrane off the inside of the ribs before smoking?

For two or three racks, peeling the membrane is not so bad. However,
when you're doing 6-8 racks, peeling is just tedious.

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Johnny wrote:

> Do y'all pull the membrane off the inside of the ribs before smoking?

Baby backs: Always
Spares: Almost always
Beef: Always

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In ,
Johnny > typed:
> Do y'all pull the membrane off the inside of the ribs before smoking?

I let it burn off.

BOB

> In ,
> Johnny > typed:
> > Do y'all pull the membrane off the inside of the ribs before smoking?
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No

"Johnny" > wrote in message
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> Do y'all pull the membrane off the inside of the ribs before smoking?
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I remove it.

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NO
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"Johnny" > wrote in message
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> Do y'all pull the membrane off the inside of the ribs before smoking?
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for home or contests absolutely---well most of the time anyway. If its a
cater job involving a case ot tw0 of ribs usually not--just don't pay

Buzz

On Mon, 20 Oct 2003 16:39:25 -0500, "Johnny" > wrote:


>Do y'all pull the membrane off the inside of the ribs before smoking?

Never. I like to think it acts as a barrier to keep moisture in.

-sw

> Do y'all pull the membrane off the inside of the ribs before smoking?

I haven't figured out a good way to get it off yet. Seems like a helluva lot
of work.

John O

John O wrote:
>>Do y'all pull the membrane off the inside of the ribs before smoking?
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> I haven't figured out a good way to get it off yet. Seems like a helluva lot
> of work.
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> John O

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 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.

I'll have to chase down a clam knife. They aren't common here in the Great
Lakes. :-)

John O

I just use a screwdriver to get it started. Just slip it in between the
membrane and the bone and jently get a flap lifted up. Then you can stick your
finger in there and gently work the membrane off in a matter of a few seconds.
A paper towel helps to grip the membrane once you have an end of it free.

D a n

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

"John O" > wrote in message
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> > 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. :-)

Just use a big blade screwdriver

Michael wrote:
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> "John O" > wrote in message
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> > > 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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> Just use a big blade screwdriver

I use an old-fashioned butter knife, the kind with a thin blade and
rounded tip. Not the somewhat serrated heavy-bladed ones designed to
serve as a weak substitute for a steak knife.



Brian Rodenborn

Johnny wrote:
> Do y'all pull the membrane off the inside of the ribs before smoking?
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I pull off what I can. Normally, I can get a large piece off in my first
attempt. Occasionally, it comes off in pieces. I won't spend allot of
time trying. Less than 5 minutes per rack.

Happy Q'en
BBQ

"bbq" wrote
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> I pull off what I can. Normally, I can get a large piece off in my
first
> attempt. Occasionally, it comes off in pieces. I won't spend allot
of
> time trying. Less than 5 minutes per rack.
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> Happy Q'en
> BBQ
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What BBQ said;

Brick (Tried it once and it was a PITA.)

On Mon, 20 Oct 2003 16:39:25 -0500, "Johnny" > wrote:

>Do y'all pull the membrane off the inside of the ribs before smoking?
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Ribs, no.
Shrimp, yes.

YES

"Johnny" > wrote in message
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> Do y'all pull the membrane off the inside of the ribs before smoking?
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Yes

Always pull the membrane. That way the rub and the smoke can reach the meat
back there.







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"Johnny" > wrote in message
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> Do y'all pull the membrane off the inside of the ribs before smoking?
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I think this is one of those personal preference things. My suggestion -
get three racks. Take the membrane off one, leave it on one, and on the
third one, score it in a criss cross pattern with a sharp knife. Toss them
all on and see which one you (and your family) like best.

Scott

Johnny wrote:
> Do y'all pull the membrane off the inside of the ribs before smoking?

Yup. I use a butter knife at the small end of the rack
to get started and a paper towel to get a good grip.
Baby backs and spares both get the treatment.

Dana

"Dana H. Myers" > wrote in message
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> Johnny wrote:
> > Do y'all pull the membrane off the inside of the ribs before smoking?
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> Yup. I use a butter knife at the small end of the rack
> to get started and a paper towel to get a good grip.
> Baby backs and spares both get the treatment.
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> Dana

Why? Have you done it both ways? Is there a difference? I thought it was one
of those BBQ competition things to make it easier for the judges to eat.

D
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Duwop wrote:
> "Dana H. Myers" > wrote in message
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>>Johnny wrote:
>>>Do y'all pull the membrane off the inside of the ribs before smoking?


>>Yup. I use a butter knife at the small end of the rack
>>to get started and a paper towel to get a good grip.
>>Baby backs and spares both get the treatment.

> Why? Have you done it both ways? Is there a difference? I thought it was one
> of those BBQ competition things to make it easier for the judges to eat.

I've done it both ways. I like it better with the membrane peeled,
that's why I do it, though it's more a texture thing than a flavor
thing. While some folks think the membrane holds in more juice, I
find there's plenty of fat under the membrane, juiciness isn't an
issue for me. I do find that the rub seems to seep in a little more
with the membrane missing.

It's probably 6 o' one, half-dozen of the other, though.

Damn, I'm ready for the periodic rain to stop and spring to
really arrive.

Dana

>to make it easier for the judges to eat.

Makes it easier for the kids, too. ;-)

-John O

John O wrote:
>>to make it easier for the judges to eat.
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> Makes it easier for the kids, too. ;-)
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> -John O
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I've tried it both ways and now always peel the membrane off. As Dana
said. Maybe it's a texture thang but we just like them better that way
for some reason. <shrug>

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Duwop wrote:
> "Dana H. Myers" > wrote in message
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>> Johnny wrote:
>>> Do y'all pull the membrane off the inside of the ribs before
>>> smoking?
>>
>> Yup. I use a butter knife at the small end of the rack
>> to get started and a paper towel to get a good grip.
>> Baby backs and spares both get the treatment.
>>
>> Dana
>
> Why? Have you done it both ways? Is there a difference? I thought it
> was one of those BBQ competition things to make it easier for the
> judges to eat.
>
> D
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I tend to agree with this. I don't pull the membrane off, I cook the
ribs directly over the fire, bone (and membrane) down and the membrane
seems to burn off or dissolve. It's rarely there, and if it is still
there, I treat it like a crispy piece of chicken skin. Meaning that I
eat it.

BOB

"BOB" > wrote in message
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> Duwop wrote:
>> "Dana H. Myers" > wrote in message
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>>> Johnny wrote:
>>>> Do y'all pull the membrane off the inside of the ribs before
>>>> smoking?
>>>
>>> Yup. I use a butter knife at the small end of the rack
>>> to get started and a paper towel to get a good grip.
>>> Baby backs and spares both get the treatment.
>>>
>>> Dana
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>> Why? Have you done it both ways? Is there a difference? I thought it
>> was one of those BBQ competition things to make it easier for the
>> judges to eat.
>>
>> D
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> I tend to agree with this. I don't pull the membrane off, I cook the ribs
> directly over the fire, bone (and membrane) down and the membrane seems to
> burn off or dissolve. It's rarely there, and if it is still there, I
> treat it like a crispy piece of chicken skin. Meaning that I eat it.
>
> BOB
>

IAWTP. To me it's extra work taking the membrane off when it crisps up and
falls off upon cooking.

Jack

Jack Schidt® wrote:

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> IAWTP. To me it's extra work taking the membrane off when it crisps up and
> falls off upon cooking.
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I will spend no more than 30 seconds per slab attempting to remove the
membrane. If it comes off easily, off it comes. Otherwise I don't lose
any sleep over it.

Matthew

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Jack Schidt® wrote:
> "BOB" > wrote in message
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>> Duwop wrote:
>>> "Dana H. Myers" > wrote in message
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>>>> Johnny wrote:
>>>>> Do y'all pull the membrane off the inside of the ribs before
>>>>> smoking?
>>>>
>>>> Yup. I use a butter knife at the small end of the rack
>>>> to get started and a paper towel to get a good grip.
>>>> Baby backs and spares both get the treatment.
>>>>
>>>> Dana
>>>
>>> Why? Have you done it both ways? Is there a difference? I thought
>>> it
>>> was one of those BBQ competition things to make it easier for the
>>> judges to eat.
>>>
>>> D
>>> --
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>> I tend to agree with this. I don't pull the membrane off, I cook
>> the ribs directly over the fire, bone (and membrane) down and the
>> membrane seems to burn off or dissolve. It's rarely there, and if
>> it is still there, I treat it like a crispy piece of chicken skin.
>> Meaning that I eat it. BOB
>>
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> IAWTP. To me it's extra work taking the membrane off when it crisps
> up and falls off upon cooking.
>
> Jack

I've been saying that for years. I never even noticed the membrane
until I saw it mentioned here and other BBQ forums.

BOB

Duwop wrote:
> "Dana H. Myers" > wrote in message
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>> Johnny wrote:
>>> Do y'all pull the membrane off the inside of the ribs before
>>> smoking?
>>
>> Yup. I use a butter knife at the small end of the rack
>> to get started and a paper towel to get a good grip.
>> Baby backs and spares both get the treatment.
>>
>> Dana
>
> Why? Have you done it both ways? Is there a difference? I thought it
> was one of those BBQ competition things to make it easier for the
> judges to eat.
>
> D
> --
>

I tend to agree with this. I don't pull the membrane off, I cook the
ribs directly over the fire, bone (and membrane) down and the membrane
seems to burn off or dissolve. It's rarely there, and if it is still
there, I treat it like a crispy piece of chicken skin. Meaning that I
eat it.

BOB

Johnny wrote:
> Do y'all pull the membrane off the inside of the ribs before smoking?

Yup. I use a butter knife at the small end of the rack
to get started and a paper towel to get a good grip.
Baby backs and spares both get the treatment.

Dana