Costco / Swift Premium St. Louis Spares

[Frank Mahovlich]

Giving these a shot this weekend. Smoking 9 racks of these on my WSM. Never tried them before. Anyone have any experience with them?

Thanks,
FM

 

[PekingPorker]

I cook them all the time, some of my favorite ribs. Actually took 3rd place in Ribs last weekend at the Atlanta BBQ Fest with these from Costco.

 

[aawa]

Swift Premium ribs are good. They are meaty and don't have anything off putting.

 

[kathicooks]

I cook them all the time, very meaty, don't dry out as easily as others. Have fun, you'll like them.

 

[Jason TQ]

The ones at our costco are always very nice. Good size and quality. I've certainly seen folks with bad luck with them like any brand, but I've never had an issue.

 

[Mokena Mitch]

I cooked 24 slabs of these last weekend for two different parties and they were great. Prep time was minimal. Not much trimming required and the membranes are already pulled which is nice when you're cooking in bulk. These are always my top choice behind Compart Duroc ribs and come at a MUCH better price.

 

[Lowki]

This is what i buy now, meaty ribs. Plus around here you can the full spares for 1.89/lbs.

 

[thunderalley3]

I cook them often. They are one of my favorites. I have done well in comps with them also. As stated, minimum trimming, check for membranes, usually pulled but I have found pieces here and there.

 

[Frank Mahovlich]

No membranes? Wow, that's outstanding.

I like that they are already mostly trimmed, but it kinda messes up throwing the rib tips into the batch of Keri's Hog Apple Beans that I'm gonna take a whack at.

 

[McSpazatron]

I've probably done several packs of these and they have turned out real good. However, mine have always had the membrane.

 

[Joe Black]

Frank, I can't say about the spares, but I always buy the Swifts baby loin backs at Costco and we love them. Very meaty and the membrane is already removed. I cook mine nekkid at 250-275*. They are great.

 

[PekingPorker]

I would say the membranes are there more often than not, but sometimes they are already peeled off.

 

[jeffturnerjr]

They'll cook up great

 

[Cat797]

I can get them at Costco, along with boneless pork butts. I cook them all the time and like them.

 

[Westx]

My go to ribs. The main reason I joined Costco.