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Permalink Reply by Scott Fetter on July 31, 2009 at 8:21pm

Remove it!! Fight the power!!!

Permalink Reply by Rodney W. Stancil on January 22, 2010 at 8:56pm

I remove it.

Permalink Reply by Marty Palmer on January 22, 2010 at 9:39pm

I always remove the membrane. Sometimes it is a struggle, tuff to get ahold of. I will try the cooler rib vs room temp method next time.

Permalink Reply by Tim Freitag on January 23, 2010 at 12:07pm

If you have a tough time removing the membrane, get it started and use some pliers to pull it off. Obviously, you need to set aside 1 pair of "membrane removing" pliers.

Permalink Reply by Dick Drew on January 30, 2010 at 12:11pm

Take the membrane off, it just maked the ribs tough. I use a small phillips screwdriver to start it, then get hold of it with a paper towel and it peels right off.

Permalink Reply by Allen Ray on February 20, 2010 at 11:53am

Best rule of thumb, ALWAYS remove the membrane.

But Steve's suggestion is a good one. Not everyone likes the same thing. As a matter of fact, I've had ribs where the membrane was crispy and it was awfully good. I've had ribs where the membrane was chewy and simply awful. Unless you can make the membrane crisp, I'd say remove it.

Permalink Reply by Dick Drew on February 20, 2010 at 12:55pm

Always remove the membrane. The best way is to use a small phillips screwdriver,slide it up under the membrane and pull it off with a dry towel. It peels right off.

Permalink Reply by Phil Sayles on March 23, 2010 at 7:43pm

Has she ever eaten ribs with the membrane on? She doesnt know what she is talking about it - take em off, and keep her away from the grill....that's a man's domain...

Permalink Reply by Phil Sayles on March 23, 2010 at 7:47pm

Steve,

take the rack, and slide a butter knife between the membrane and the bone of a rib about 1/2 inch - just to get it started. Then, take your finger (nail side to the bone) and slide it along the bone to the other side, separating the membrane from the rib to the other side. with your finger still under the membrane, pull it towards the end of the rib, the membrane will pull right off, then do this towards the other side of the ribs...

Steve R. said:

I tried to remove the membrane on some Baby-Backs using paper towels, as I've been told, but couldn't get it to budge. I smoked them with it on and they still came out great. What's the secret to taking the membrane off easily?

Permalink Reply by Kevin Storm on April 2, 2010 at 12:55pm

I have a real small pairing knife i slipp between a the membrane and a few ribs to lossen them up and then I pull the membrane with a paper towel. I also have a good butcher who pulls them for me at the store sometimes if they are not backed up.

Steve R. said:

I tried to remove the membrane on some Baby-Backs using paper towels, as I've been told, but couldn't get it to budge. I smoked them with it on and they still came out great. What's the secret to taking the membrane off easily?

Permalink Reply by Kevin Tobolka on April 4, 2010 at 8:34am

I feel the membrane is one of those things that some do and some don't. Smoked and grilled a few racks of Babies yesterday. Left the Brane on. I will say, My ribs are literally some of the best anyone will taste. Took me several years to perfect. The key? Slow Smoke for several hours. I prefer Pecan wood. To finish it of, slather it with the sauce then grill, flipping frequently so as not to burn. Do not Overgrill.

Kevin Storm said:

I have a real small pairing knife i slipp between a the membrane and a few ribs to lossen them up and then I pull the membrane with a paper towel. I also have a good butcher who pulls them for me at the store sometimes if they are not backed up.

Steve R. said:

I tried to remove the membrane on some Baby-Backs using paper towels, as I've been told, but couldn't get it to budge. I smoked them with it on and they still came out great. What's the secret to taking the membrane off easily?

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