Who here actually cuts their ribs into pieces when they're finished?

[Paul Hart]

I say that cutting is too refined. Ribs are caveman food and should be torn apart accordingly and eaten with the hands.

[ACW3]

I concur, to a point about the "caveman food".  However, I am a KCBS BBQ judge and expect to see nicely trimmed (pre-cook) and cut (post-cook)ribs when I judge them in competition.  When I serve them to company, I prefer to cut them.  I have been cooking for years and want my food to be as eye-appealing as possible.  Presentation of my food is all important, to me.  I already have my name on a list with a chef-friend who teaches on weekends to take her presentation class.  If I can perfect my presentation skills, it helps my photography skills look better when I take pictures and post the results.

Art

[akruckus]

I concur, to a point about the "caveman food".  However, I am a KCBS BBQ judge and expect to see nicely trimmed (pre-cook) and cut (post-cook)ribs when I judge them in competition.  When I serve them to company, I prefer to cut them.  I have been cooking for years and want my food to be as eye-appealing as possible.  Presentation of my food is all important, to me.  I already have my name on a list with a chef-friend who teaches on weekends to take her presentation class.  If I can perfect my presentation skills, it helps my photography skills look better when I take pictures and post the results.

Art

I agree, Boss at my part time job says presentation is half the flavor, all be it that is a country club.  I usually cut doubles, and I haven't perfected my ribs to be able to just pull them/my pull technique needs work.

[muebe]

I like to cut my ribs. I cut all the racks when done. Makes it easier to put away the ones we don't eat that are left.

[1Bigg_ER]

We eat with our eyes first. I cut them as neatly as possible.

[Hub]

As Art mentioned, we spend a lot of time and attention cutting them just right for competition boxes.  However, even when I'm just doing a few racks for friends and family I still cut them into individual bones after they're done.  Tearing them apart leaves them pretty unappetizing looking, I think.

Hub

[drholly]

As Art mentioned, we spend a lot of time and attention cutting them just right for competition boxes.  However, even when I'm just doing a few racks for friends and family I still cut them into individual bones after they're done.  Tearing them apart leaves them pretty unappetizing looking, I think.

Hub

Agreed - if I am going to the effort to make delicious ribs, I want them to look good for family or friends.

[Jaxon]

What they said.

PLUS...

Even when it's a meal with just guys, I cut 'em apart and use tongs for serving.  I don't want somebody else's hands on my fold - especially after he's licked his fingers.

Just sayin'...

[Las Vegan Cajun]

I'm in the slice 'em up neatly group too.  If I have several racks to serve guests I will leave one rack whole to show off the beauty of the bark, slice the others and arrange them on a platter around the full rack. 

[Tailgating is my game]

But you guys for got to answer the big question ...........................Pinky up or down   ??




As a tailgater caveman......at home Beer in a glass & Cut

[Las Vegan Cajun]

But you guys for got to answer the big question ...........................Pinky up or down   ??




As a tailgater caveman......at home Beer in a glass & Cut

Pinky up when having wine with the ribs and pinky down when having beer with the ribs. 

[smokeasaurus]

I slice em

[hikerman]

But you guys for got to answer the big question ...........................Pinky up or down   ??




As a tailgater caveman......at home Beer in a glass & Cut

Pinky up when having wine with the ribs and pinky down when having beer with the ribs. 

Well said brother Ralph! 

Oh almost forgot. .....definitely cut my ribs too! At midnight if I stop by the kitchen a single rib tastes pretty darn good right out of the refrigerator!

[drholly]

But you guys for got to answer the big question ...........................Pinky up or down   ??




As a tailgater caveman......at home Beer in a glass & Cut

Pinky up when having wine with the ribs and pinky down when having beer with the ribs. 

'zactly - well said!

[Jaxon]

Pinky up when Deb is watching...Otherwise it may get sloppy.