Pork Ribs VS. Beef Ribs? Which One is Your Pick?

Apparently, pork ribs come from pigs while beef ribs come from cattle. That is clear. Do you know that aside from that, they are distinctively different when it comes to cooking?

I know you love to choose ribs out of the menu. However, in pork ribs vs. beef ribs, which one is the best? Let’s find out more and see which one is your pick!

Pork Ribs VS Beef Ribs: Spot the Difference

Here I go again. Choosing between pork ribs and beef ribs always turns out to be difficult with me especially when I’m staring at a menu. Both are amazingly delicious for me, so the decision still takes time.

I consider four factors before I point out my choice. I think about their taste, size, cuts, price, and the recipe. How about you?

1# Pork Ribs

Cut : Pork ribs are cuts from several parts of the animal. There several cuts of pork ribs. They are the back ribs, baby back ribs, and the spare ribs.

The baby ribs are cuts from the lower of the rib cage, and they have lesser fat and are tenderer when cooked.
The spare ribs come from the chest part. If you compare then in price, this happens to be the cheapest.
The back ribs come from loins (Upper part of the rib section). They don’t have much meat compared with spare ribs.

Taste: Between spare and baby ribs, I love the baby ribs better since it has more meat in it. Pork ribs taste mild and have a sweet flavor. This is the reason that you can easily season pork ribs and come up with plenty of recipes that suits it.
Google PlaySize : The size of pork ribs is, of course, smaller than beef ribs mainly because the animal that the beef comes from is much bigger in comparison. However, even though it’s natural to see pork ribs as small cuts in the supermarket, it won’t be impossible to see beef ribs in small sizes. They sell the largest beef rib sizes to restaurants and particular customers.
Google PlayCooking Method : I’m sure grilling is the first method that comes to your mind. Pork ribs are easy to cook not only because they are small in cuts. Do you know that I can name plenty of pork ribs recipes? Yes, the meat is so versatile that you can cook them by grilling, roasting, smoking, baking, and more.
Google PlayFat Content : Pork ribs are fatty but nor as fast as the beef ribs. This explains the mild taste of the pork than beef. On the other hand, beef ribs are fattier than pork ribs.
Google PlayPrice : Pork ribs are a lot cheaper than beef ribs.

2# Beef Ribs

Beef ribs are meat cuts at the bone area of an animal or prime cut. Prime cut is the meat separated from the body of the cow. Other names of beef ribs are “ribeye cowboy steak” or “cowboy cut.” The two kinds of beef ribs cut are the back ribs and the short ribs.

Back ribs come from the upper area of the rib part. These are less meaty since they’re the bones left after taking out the ribeye meat.
Short ribs come from the lower area of the rib part. It’s the kind that is meatier and of course tastier. Apparently, short ribs are far more expensive than back ribs.

Taste : You will not miss beef ribs since the smell and flavor of the meat is very strong and beefy. If correctly cooked and seasoned, the beefy flavor will become more delicious. Do you know that if you eat beef often, you can tell the kind of rib at your first bite?
Google PlayCooking Method : Beef ribs are harder and take a little longer to cook than pork ribs. Aside from their big portions, there is a specific method of cooking for every type of beef ribs. You can cook back ribs like pork ribs, but short ribs require its own procedure. A slight mistake when cooking back ribs will result in tough and chewy meat.

My favorite Pork Ribs Recipes

Sticky Pork Rib Recipe

Sticky pork ribs might be messy when eaten, especially with the little ones around. Yet, the sweet taste of the tender ribs, makes you forget the messy faces of the kids along with the stain of the table napkins. Sticky pork ribs never go out of style. I am sharing with you my favorite recipe.

Ingredients:

one onion
two garlic cloves
2 tablespoon oil
check½ teaspoon chili flakes
check1 teaspoon fennel seeds
check110 grams dark soft brown sugar
check600 grams tomato ketchup
check110 ml dark soy sauce
check1 kg rack of pork spare ribs
checkSalt and pepper

Cooking Instructions:

Preheat oven to 140 degrees C.
Peel and chop the onion.
Peel and crush the garlic.
Heat a frying pan into medium heat until hot.
Add the oil, onion, and garlic.
Fry for about five minutes or until the onion appears transparent and soft.
Add the fennel seeds, chili flakes, and the brown sugar.
Cook and stir for 3 minutes or until the sugar melts.
Pour in the tomato ketchup and soy sauce before stirring.
Bring to a boil before reducing the heat, then simmer for 10 minutes.
Place the ribs in a deep oven tray and pour over the cooked sauce.
Properly cover the pan with foil. Make sure to seal the sides.
Bake the ribs for two hours and bale for 170 deg. C temperature.
Remove the foil and cook it for another half an hour.
Once cooked, remove the tray from the oven and let it cool down.
Serve hot!

Plenty ribs recipes and various methods of cooking ribs are out there for you to experience. However, amongst all of them, the first thing that you can think of when it comes to meat is grilling. BBQ is already a part of the traditional outdoor fun or eating and bonding. So at least you should know how to cook barbecue.

Here is how to make a classic barbecue pork ribs:

My favorite Beef Ribs Recipes

Easy Oven Baked Ribs

You can bring out the best of beef ribs when not cooked the right way. Since beef ribs take longer to tenderize, I often use the oven to cook mine. This easy oven baked ribs is soft and tender to the bone. Cooked with the even heat of the oven, the juicy beef ribs gradually softened and absorbed the seasoning deep into the meat.

Here is a video clip tutorial on how to bake beef ribs:

Slow Cooker Barbeque Beef Ribs

Another method of cooking beef ribs is through slow cooker. Like an oven, it cooks the beef ribs slowly, giving time for the meat to absorb all the seasonings, just in time to make the meat tender and juicy. It sure takes longer to cook, but upon eating the delicious meal, it sure is worth the wait.

Ingredients:

A cup of water
A cup of ketchup
6-ounce tomato paste
check¾ cup of soft brown sugar
checkA half cup of vinegar
check1 tbsp. salt
check1 kg of beef back ribs
check2 tbsp. of mustard

Directions:

Mix all ingredients except the back ribs. Be sure to dissolve the brown sugar and salt. Stir it all together in the slow cooker to make the sauce.
Place the beef back ribs into the sauce mix and coat it evenly. Turn on the slow cooker into low heat, then cover. Cook it for 8 hours.
It’s worth the wait. Serve while it’s still hot.

Conclusion

Do you already have a clear comparison between pork ribs and beef ribs? I know that both are amazingly delicious, and you could place both as your favorite. Pork Ribs VS beef Ribs, how can I decide?

When it comes to taste, I say that they both deserve a thumbs up. I choose both. However, honestly, I will choose the pork ribs!

I prefer pork ribs because they are a lot easier and quicker to cook than beef ribs. I tell you, I have a collection of recipes intended only for pork ribs. However, for beef ribs, I am quite limited.

Besides, aside from the fact that pork is less fatty than beef, it’s way more affordable for me than beef. So, maybe beef ribs can happen for special occasions, but not for regular days. But of course, it could be different for yours. What’s your choice again?