Pork ribs are a very important dish in the usual diet. Whether it is braised or sweet and sour, steamed or grilled, pork ribs can be loved by people for their rich taste and nutrition.
However, when choosing ribs, many friends are often faced with a choice: should you buy ribs with more meat or less meat? This question may seem simple, but in fact, there is a lot of knowledge behind it.
【Selection criteria for pork ribs】
1. Meaty pork ribs
Meaty ribs usually refer to those ribs that are fuller, and such ribs are more suitable for long-term stewing or grilling because of the abundance of meat.
After cooking, the meat becomes very fluffy and easy to eat. If you like creamy, juicy ribs, then meaty ribs would be a good choice.
2. Pork ribs with less meat
In contrast, ribs with less meat retain more of the original flavor of the bones, and are more suitable for quick cooking methods such as stir-frying or grilling because of the relatively small amount of meat.
Pork ribs with less meat tend to pay more attention to the deliciousness of the bone marrow, and if cooked properly, the aroma of the bone marrow and the firmness of the meat are combined to create a unique flavor.
【How to choose pork ribs】
1. Observe the color
Fresh ribs, the color should be a natural pale red, with no signs of dullness or discoloration on the surface. If you find that the pork ribs are too bright or dark red, it may be the result of too long storage time or special treatment, and it is best to avoid buying them.
2. Check the quality of the meat
Gently press the fleshy part of the ribs with your hands, the fresh ribs have good elasticity and can quickly return to their original shape after pressing. If the meat is loose and weak, it is not very fresh.
3. Smell the smell
Fresh pork ribs should have no peculiar smell, only a light meaty aroma. If there is a sour smell or other abnormal odor, it is a sign that the ribs may have started to go bad.
【Purchase Suggestion】
In fact, there is no absolute good or bad choice of which type of ribs to choose, it mainly depends on your cooking habits and personal preferences.
1. If you are trying to cook ribs for the first time, then choose ribs with more meat, because these ribs are easier to cook, even if the heat is not well controlled, it will not affect the taste too much.
2. For people who cook a lot, the ribs can be picked according to different cooking methods. For example, when making sweet and sour pork ribs, the pork ribs with more meat will add more flavor;
If it is used for grilling, the pork ribs with less meat are easier to cook thoroughly, and there will be no charred outside and raw inside because there is too much meat.
When choosing pork ribs, the choice between "more meat" and "less meat" is not solely determined by the amount of meat, but more importantly, the cooking method you are going to use and your personal taste preferences.
After understanding the different characteristics of pork ribs, I believe that the next time you go to the market, you will be able to choose the one that suits your needs.