How to cook ButcherBox ribs?

For cooking ButcherBox ribs, especially if they're baby back pork ribs from the heritage pork, here are some insights and tips shared by the hosts of the Mind Pump Podcast:

Cooking Method

• Adam Schafer mentioned that he usually smokes the ribs. He described his process where he uses a mixture of atypical smoking and wrapping techniques to ensure that the ribs are moist and fall off the bone.1

Comparing Different Ribs

• There was a notable preference for ButcherBox ribs over those from other sources like Costco or Safeway, emphasizing the superior quality and taste of ButcherBox ribs, which they attribute to the heritage pork used. The ribs are described as melting in the mouth and having a distinctly better flavor.1

Final Tips

• The hosts discussed the difference in taste between various types of pork, concluding that the heritage pork used by ButcherBox has a distinctive flavor profile that sets it apart. This is due to both the breed of the pigs and their feeding regimen.1

For a flawless cooked rib:

1. Smoke the ribs using low heat to slowly cook and infuse the smoky flavor.
2. Consider wrapping the ribs in foil with a hydrating liquid like apple juice or beer and some seasonings during the latter stages of cooking to maintain moisture.

These tips should help you achieve delicious, fall-off-the-bone ribs using ButcherBox products.