What is the difference between Baby Back and Spare Ribs? - ProProfs Discuss
Advertisement

What is the difference between Baby Back and Spare Ribs?

Asked by R. Jones, Last updated: Nov 06, 2024

+ Answer
Request
Question menu
Vote up Vote down

3 Answers

E. James

E. James

E. James
E. James

Answered Oct 09, 2019

Baby back ribs and spare ribs are usually pig meat, which is pork. They are popularly eaten in Asia and North America, and they are either grilled, baked, or smoked. A major difference between the baby back ribs and the spare ribs in the region of the pig body they are gotten from. Baby back ribs are usually taken from the upper part of the rib cage, starting from between the spine and below the loin. And because of these, they are also referred to as back ribs, pork loin back ribs, or loin ribs.

Baby back ribs and spare ribs are usually pig meat, which is pork. They are popularly eaten in Asia
On the other hand, spare ribs, which are sometimes referred to as side ribs, are gotten from the region from beside the belly to the breast bone. The size in length of baby back ribs ranges between three to six inches, depending on the size of the pig. It is usually short. Spare ribs usually have bones in them and are longer than the back ribs. The size in the weight of a baby back rib is about 1.5 to pounds, while that of a spare rib is about six pounds.

upvote downvote
Reply 

N. Kingsley

N. Kingsley

N. Kingsley
N. Kingsley, Writer, Columbus

Answered Sep 10, 2019

Spareribs come from the belly of the pig in the section of the rib cage, and baby back ribs come from the area of the spine. Spareribs have a lot more meat, and they are large and tough; hence, longer cooking time is necessary. The baby back ribs are smaller, and even so, they need time to cook so that they are tender. Spareribs come from an area that has a covering of flesh and are cheaper than other ribs of the hog.

Spareribs come from the belly of the pig in the section of the rib cage, and baby back ribs come
The bones in spareribs are longer and more massive than the bones in baby back ribs that are also tender. Spareribs also contain more fat on them while baby back ribs are leaner. Spareribs are perfect for smoking while baby back ribs are ideal for grilling.

upvote downvote
Reply 

O. Bickis

O. Bickis

Get immense pleasure in traveling and writing about visiting places.

O. Bickis
O. Bickis, Corporate employee, MBA, Stockton

Answered Aug 22, 2019

Whenever you are getting different cuts of meat, it is helpful to know where these cuts came from the animal. For instance, baby back ribs and spare ribs come from two different areas of the pig. The areas of the pig that contain both the spare and the baby back ribs are very close together, but they are not in the exact same place. Baby back ribs are also called back ribs, loin ribs, and pork loin back ribs.

Whenever you are getting different cuts of meat, it is helpful to know where these cuts came from
They are found on an adult pig, but they are not from a baby pig. They are relatively small in size, and that is why they are called baby back ribs. Spare ribs are located in the belly of the pig. When the belly has been taken out, the spare ribs can be found.

upvote downvote
Reply 

Advertisement
Advertisement
Search for Google images Google Image Icon
Select a recommended image
Upload from your computer Loader
Image Preview
Search for Google images Google Image Icon
Select a recommended image
Upload from your computer Loader
Image Preview
Search for Google images Google Image Icon
Select a recommended image
Upload from your computer Loader

Email Sent
We have sent an email to your address "" with instructions to reset your password.