topic Re: Rib membrane removal in Kitchen

Rib membrane removal

2zbeach — Sat, 25 Jun 2022 17:01:41 GMT

Hi everyone,

Does anyone have a sure fire method for removing the silver membrane on the back of pork ribs? I usually use a spoon or knife and give it a good tug, but today the membrane refused to budge! I couldn't even get it started, even holding a paper towel because it's hard to grasp. Any suggestions?

Re: Rib membrane removal

Othereeeen — Sat, 25 Jun 2022 18:11:54 GMT

Google "Removing FELL from meat"....( that membrane is called "Fell")

You might try dropping the rib section in boiling water for a minute, removing it, and dragging the serrated side of a sharp serrated knife along the membrane, applying gentle pressure....

That might pick it up enough to remove it.

Good luck!

Re: Rib membrane removal

2zbeach — Sat, 25 Jun 2022 19:25:30 GMT

@Othereeeen Thanks for the suggestion. I will keep it in mind since summer is rib season. I never knew the membrance was called a FELL. Another tidbit to file away!

Re: Rib membrane removal

Sooner — Sat, 25 Jun 2022 19:32:49 GMT

@2zbeach Get a screwdriver or a butter knife and poke it under the membrane and lift up a patch of it. I start at one end.

Get a paper towel and grip the edge you loosened and pull. Membrane should come right up with a little pulling. We always do this before we put dry rub on.

Re: Rib membrane removal

2zbeach — Sat, 25 Jun 2022 19:57:26 GMT

@Sooner Thanks for the reply,Sooner, but what you posted is my normal routine for removing the fell. It just didn't work with the ribs I had. I googled, but nothing new popped up, so I asked here.

Re: Rib membrane removal

TheMemphisVette — Sat, 25 Jun 2022 20:10:07 GMT

pliers

nice tidy pair of needle nose pliers

or if you want to go official they have:

Ergo Chef Myron Mixon Pitmaster BBQ Rib Skinner - Rib membrane remover (Rib Skinner Pliers)

Re: Rib membrane removal

2zbeach — Sun, 26 Jun 2022 02:08:35 GMT

@TheMemphisVette Perfect! I will definitely give needle nose a try next rib day! Thank you.

Re: Rib membrane removal

RedTop — Sun, 26 Jun 2022 23:45:06 GMT

I mainly cook a thicker country style rib which is an individual piece.

Even with baby back slab ribs, I do not remove the silverskin. We do not grill our ribs.

Re: Rib membrane removal

Sooner — Mon, 27 Jun 2022 00:05:38 GMT

@RedTop We don't grill ribs either--we smoke 'em!

Re: Rib membrane removal

FatCatinCT — Tue, 28 Jun 2022 16:20:27 GMT

I made some the other night. I learned from a chef to score the back making cuts in several directions across the back of the ribs. Works like a charm

Re: Rib membrane removal

JeanLouiseFinch — Tue, 28 Jun 2022 19:10:47 GMT

I never remove anything, just remove from the packaging and rinse. I preseason with a homemade dry rub, then slow roast baby back ribs for several hours in a low oven. Apply sauce toward the end. They are so tender and the bone comes completely clean.

Re: Rib membrane removal

ECBG — Tue, 05 Jul 2022 23:17:56 GMT

We grill baby back ribs after about 3 hours in a 300 degree oven to melt the fat. Then we grill for a short time and add sauce.