Just curious, what part of the pig do pork ribs come from?

[Xeth_]

Quick question for the meat connoisseurs: What exact part of the pig do pork ribs come from? Curious about the anatomy!

 

[itsmepat]

Hey there! Pork ribs come from two main areas on a pig: the belly and the back. The ones from the belly area are called *spare ribs*—they’re meatier and a bit fattier, so they’re super juicy when cooked. *Baby back ribs* come from the upper part, near the spine, and they’re shorter, leaner, and a bit more tender. Both are delicious in their own way, but that’s the anatomy of it!

 

[xxscj1678]

Great question! Pork ribs come from the rib section of the pig, specifically from the area between the shoulder and the loin. There are two main types: baby back ribs (from the top of the rib cage) and spare ribs (from the lower part of the rib cage). Both are super tender and delicious!

 

[Oniokitty]

Pork ribs come from the pig’s ribcage. I think baby back ribs are the most tender, though spare ribs are usually bigger and meatier .