Information about Pork Shoulder Ribs.
If you love good thick Meaty Pork Ribs but, don’t want full long racks, then these are just for you. The high quality Pork is very tender & has a great flavour, perfect when Smoking Low & Slow on the Barbecue. Each Rack is approximately 500g with 3-4 Ribs per rack, they are a good sized portion for 1 hungry person or great for an appetizer for 2. These are from the inside of the Pork Collar in the Shoulder where the best flavoured meat has more intramuscular fat.
If you love Beef Brisket then you will love these, the sumptuous meat has a fantastic flavour that you can really get the smoke into when cooking on the Barbecue.
What are Pork Shoulder Ribs?
These are the last few Ribs at the top of the Rib Cage in the Shoulder of Pork.
The Pork Shoulder Ribs are the same as the “Point End of Beef Brisket “ on the Bone. These Ribs are the best of the St Louis Style Ribs  & the Meaty Baby Back Loin Ribs, as a smaller portion. These generally have the meat trimmed off by butchers & used in Chinese Restaurants as a cheap Rib in Sauce….. not the best way to appreciate them. The light Pink meat on the Pork Shoulder Ribs has more fat through it giving it that delicious flavour & making them really juicy. The Ribs are approximately 9cm at their widest & 5cm at the narrow end, shaped a little like a Xylophone.
How do we cut Pork Shoulder Ribs?
These are cut from the last few Ribs at the top of the Rib Cage on the inside of the Shoulder.
Once the right sized Pigs are selected, the whole Forequarter is cut off the carcase, the Shoulder Ribs are then sawn through to separate them from the backbones. The expert butchers then cut the Ribs out of the Shoulder from the section next to the “Pork Collar” making sure to leave excess meat on the bones. The Ribs are joined together on one side as they form part of the Sternum which is like cartilage. The average width of the Shoulder Ribs is 9cm wide at the bottom & 5cm at the top.
Our Pork Shoulder Ribs are from the finest Pietrain Pigs that are well suited to making great pork ribs with guaranteed results. The colour of the meat is light pink as the farm to processing is of the highest standard ensuring a good PH level for a balanced taste.
How do we pack Pork Shoulder Ribs?
The Pork Shoulder Ribs are sealed in a Freezer Friendly plastic pouch.
Once the Pork Ribs are cut & trimmed they are sent directly to the packers, where they are immediately placed into a Clear Recyclable Plastic Pouch. The Ribs are packed in pairs bone to bone so that the packs aren’t split by the bones. The packs are then labelled with full “Farm to Fork Traceability” including production dates & best before dates. All the packs are stacked into Recyclable Boxes or Reusable Crates & sent direct to be “Blast Frozen” to -25°c over the next few hours. The shelf life of the Pork Shoulder Ribs is 2 years when stored frozen at -18°c, ideal to keep for the summer BBQ.
Packing the Shoulder Ribs into the plastic pouches straight after cutting keeps all the natural moisture in the meat, this prevents them drying out & always producing juicy flavoursome Ribs. The fast packing method with limited handling reduces extra bacteria getting on to the meat which increases the shelf life (once thawed) keeping the taste of the meat pure. The pouches stop any cross contamination from the raw meat to other foodstuffs in a domestic fridge or vice versa.
All our production facilities are BRCGS / IFS approved that make any of our meat cuts or products. All refrigerated air is filtered in production rooms, the butchers & packing staff wear fully protective clothing, these precautions reduce natural bacteria.
We only use Clear Recyclable Pouches to pack our Pork in order to reduce our Carbon Footprint. The pouches we are now using are thinner & stronger to help lower our use of plastic & we are always looking at new ways to package our products in a more Eco-friendly way, with the safety of the customer first. We always urge our customers to recycle responsibly at home.
Are Pork Shoulder Ribs good value for money?
We offer our Shoulder Ribs at a great price with plenty of meat to give Real Value for Money.
We produce the Pork Shoulder Ribs as a wholesale meat cut in larger volumes & also pack them as twin packs for our online customers who can buy them closer to a wholesale price. Each pack is approximately 1Kg giving you more meat for your money even with the bones. The Shoulder Ribs are trimmed & prepared to reduce food waste also to save you money as you need only to throw away the bones.
The savings we make in production such as using Renewable Energy, expert butchers that can process meats much faster, efficient packing machinery, lower cost packaging through bulk buying all help to reduce the price per kilo cost. We have the advantage of taking the Ribs from fresh carcasses at the slaughterhouse making the transport & raw material costs even lower. All these reductions help us to give you very good prices for your Pork Shoulder Ribs online.
See how Sherwood Foods gives you more meat for your money #moremeatfym
Provenance of our Pork:
We source all our Pork close to our production facilities to reduce our “Carbon Footprint” with lower vehicle emissions & less journey times, reducing stress levels for the pigs. Sourcing our Pork locally from Northern France & Belgium ensures we have a sustainable supply of high quality Pork from good welfare farms. Having top grade Pork allows us to make “Restaurant Quality” Pork cuts in larger volumes to supply homes & restaurants across the UK & Europe.
Our choice of preferred Pig breed is “Pietrain Pig”, this is found mainly in the Wallonia region of Western Belgium.
These are a Pig with a good meat yield, low in cholesterol, good muscle structure & a mild temperament. The Pork has a good flavour & texture, combined with modern day slaughtering techniques are designed to be as humane as possible, ensuring light coloured, soft meat.
The colour of our Pork is a light pink & has no discolouring from bruising or a high PH level as the pigs have good welfare from farm all the way through to slaughter & processing. This makes sure that you get a tastier more tender piece of Pork that guarantees great flavour.
What is Ultimate PH and how does it influence Meat Quality?
How do you cook Pork Shoulder Ribs?
The best cooked results from Pork Shoulder Ribs are from Smoking these Low & Slow on the Barbecue.
You would cook these Ribs the same way that you’d cook Baby Back Ribs using the 321 method on the Barbecue. The Smokey flavour added to the seasoned meat makes these taste truly delicious, a good Smoked piece of meat will have a “Pink Smoke Ring” around the meat surface when you cut through them.
Pork Shoulder Ribs are cracking on the BBQ with very little preparation work needed, just remove the thin membrane covering the bones by using a blunt knife or fork handle to prise off the bones, then pull off by hand. The Smokey aromas of the added wood chips on the Barbecue will be easily absorbed by the meat to really make these Ribs have the “WoW” factor. The texture of the meat will be very tender & pull from the bones easily giving a great bite to these.
In the Far East, they enjoy Pork Shoulder Ribs, but with far less meat on them, the ribs are normally boiled with strongly flavoured sauces on them that are soaked up by the meat in between the bones. Good Pork Ribs must have a decent covering of meat on them because you need the meat to absorb the seasonings, creating the flavour profile of American Style Ribs.
How To Prepare Pork Shoulder Ribs for the Barbecue or Oven:
- Place the Ribs into the lowest part of the fridge to thaw out slowly over a couple of days.
- Take the Ribs (in their pouch) out of the fridge 2 hours before cooking, leave on the kitchen worktop to get closer to room temperature.
- Remove the Shoulder Ribs from their pack, rinse under the cold tap & pat dry with paper towel.
- Remove the membrane from the top of the Rib Bones using the handle of a teaspoon by pushing it between the meat & the membrane.
- Rub a binder like Frenches Yellow Mustard, all over the Ribs on both sides & around the edges.
- Generously sprinkle your favourite Barbecue Rub across the entire rack & work it into the meat.Â
- Leave for a hour to get the flavour into the meat.
How to Smoke your Shoulder Ribs on the Barbecue:
How to cook your Pork Shoulder Ribs in the Slow Cooker:
Pro Tip for perfect Pork Ribs:
When they are ready, let the Pork Shoulder Ribs rest for ten minutes in the foil on a wooden board. This lets the meat fibres relax & absorb the juices back in to the meat becoming very tender & finish cooking. Then brush with a little sticky glaze over the top before serving, this is guaranteed to bring a big smile to all your friends & family.
Are Pork Shoulder Ribs nutritious?
The Shoulder Ribs are a little fattier making them not as nutritious as the leaner Baby Back Ribs.
Pork is a Red meat that does have good nutritional values & is a great source of Protein for muscle growth & maintenance. The Pork Rib Meat has essential Vitamins & Minerals for a healthy diet but, the unrendered fat will need to be trimmed off to make these healthier. Too much saturated fats are not good for Cholesterol levels in the bloodstream, Pork Shoulder Ribs are very delicious & should be eaten in moderation.
Sharing you Pork Shoulder Ribs at home & on Social Media.
We at Sherwood enjoy seeing all the cooks & recipes from our customers on Social Media. Your pictures, videos, stories, cooking methods, reels, Pork Rib recipes & ideas, gives inspiration to others, so they may improve their home cooking. Social Media works through tagging & Hashtags in your posts, stories & reels, by tagging Sherwood in your posts we are able to see them through notifications.
Being able to find your posts easier, gives us the opportunity to share, comment & like with all our followers, to grow your accounts. When cooking up your Pork Shoulder Ribs you can also use our Hashtags on your Social Media posts, making it easier for our followers to enjoy them. We have a Facebook Page, an Instagram & 2 Twitter Accounts, you can find us & tag us on any of these.
Many people are unsure on how to get the best results from cooking Pork Shoulder Ribs, your posts on Social Media help them to learn how to cook & perfect these. In addition to our Facebook Page, we have an interactive Facebook Group for sharing your cooks & ideas. The group is called Sherwood Home Cooking & Barbecue, see delicious recipes, hints & tips from some of our online Pitmasters.
Sherwood Foods Hashtags:
#swf_brand #ourbrandisapromise #porkshoulderribs #porkribs
How to cook Pork Shoulder Ribs:
Sticky Pork Shoulder Ribs Recipe
- MORE INFORMATION ABOUT PORK SHOULDER RIBS
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Information about Pork Shoulder Ribs.
If you love good thick Meaty Pork Ribs but, don’t want full long racks, then these are just for you. The high quality Pork is very tender & has a great flavour, perfect when Smoking Low & Slow on the Barbecue. Each Rack is approximately 500g with 3-4 Ribs per rack, they are a good sized portion for 1 hungry person or great for an appetizer for 2. These are from the inside of the Pork Collar in the Shoulder where the best flavoured meat has more intramuscular fat.
If you love Beef Brisket then you will love these, the sumptuous meat has a fantastic flavour that you can really get the smoke into when cooking on the Barbecue.
What are Pork Shoulder Ribs?
These are the last few Ribs at the top of the Rib Cage in the Shoulder of Pork.
The Pork Shoulder Ribs are the same as the “Point End of Beef Brisket “ on the Bone. These Ribs are the best of the St Louis Style Ribs  & the Meaty Baby Back Loin Ribs, as a smaller portion. These generally have the meat trimmed off by butchers & used in Chinese Restaurants as a cheap Rib in Sauce….. not the best way to appreciate them. The light Pink meat on the Pork Shoulder Ribs has more fat through it giving it that delicious flavour & making them really juicy. The Ribs are approximately 9cm at their widest & 5cm at the narrow end, shaped a little like a Xylophone.
How do we cut Pork Shoulder Ribs?
These are cut from the last few Ribs at the top of the Rib Cage on the inside of the Shoulder.
Once the right sized Pigs are selected, the whole Forequarter is cut off the carcase, the Shoulder Ribs are then sawn through to separate them from the backbones. The expert butchers then cut the Ribs out of the Shoulder from the section next to the “Pork Collar” making sure to leave excess meat on the bones. The Ribs are joined together on one side as they form part of the Sternum which is like cartilage. The average width of the Shoulder Ribs is 9cm wide at the bottom & 5cm at the top.
Our Pork Shoulder Ribs are from the finest Pietrain Pigs that are well suited to making great pork ribs with guaranteed results. The colour of the meat is light pink as the farm to processing is of the highest standard ensuring a good PH level for a balanced taste.
How do we pack Pork Shoulder Ribs?
The Pork Shoulder Ribs are sealed in a Freezer Friendly plastic pouch.
Once the Pork Ribs are cut & trimmed they are sent directly to the packers, where they are immediately placed into a Clear Recyclable Plastic Pouch. The Ribs are packed in pairs bone to bone so that the packs aren’t split by the bones. The packs are then labelled with full “Farm to Fork Traceability” including production dates & best before dates. All the packs are stacked into Recyclable Boxes or Reusable Crates & sent direct to be “Blast Frozen” to -25°c over the next few hours. The shelf life of the Pork Shoulder Ribs is 2 years when stored frozen at -18°c, ideal to keep for the summer BBQ.
Packing the Shoulder Ribs into the plastic pouches straight after cutting keeps all the natural moisture in the meat, this prevents them drying out & always producing juicy flavoursome Ribs. The fast packing method with limited handling reduces extra bacteria getting on to the meat which increases the shelf life (once thawed) keeping the taste of the meat pure. The pouches stop any cross contamination from the raw meat to other foodstuffs in a domestic fridge or vice versa.
All our production facilities are BRCGS / IFS approved that make any of our meat cuts or products. All refrigerated air is filtered in production rooms, the butchers & packing staff wear fully protective clothing, these precautions reduce natural bacteria.
We only use Clear Recyclable Pouches to pack our Pork in order to reduce our Carbon Footprint. The pouches we are now using are thinner & stronger to help lower our use of plastic & we are always looking at new ways to package our products in a more Eco-friendly way, with the safety of the customer first. We always urge our customers to recycle responsibly at home.
Are Pork Shoulder Ribs good value for money?
We offer our Shoulder Ribs at a great price with plenty of meat to give Real Value for Money.
We produce the Pork Shoulder Ribs as a wholesale meat cut in larger volumes & also pack them as twin packs for our online customers who can buy them closer to a wholesale price. Each pack is approximately 1Kg giving you more meat for your money even with the bones. The Shoulder Ribs are trimmed & prepared to reduce food waste also to save you money as you need only to throw away the bones.
The savings we make in production such as using Renewable Energy, expert butchers that can process meats much faster, efficient packing machinery, lower cost packaging through bulk buying all help to reduce the price per kilo cost. We have the advantage of taking the Ribs from fresh carcasses at the slaughterhouse making the transport & raw material costs even lower. All these reductions help us to give you very good prices for your Pork Shoulder Ribs online.
See how Sherwood Foods gives you more meat for your money #moremeatfym
Provenance of our Pork:
We source all our Pork close to our production facilities to reduce our “Carbon Footprint” with lower vehicle emissions & less journey times, reducing stress levels for the pigs. Sourcing our Pork locally from Northern France & Belgium ensures we have a sustainable supply of high quality Pork from good welfare farms. Having top grade Pork allows us to make “Restaurant Quality” Pork cuts in larger volumes to supply homes & restaurants across the UK & Europe.
Our choice of preferred Pig breed is “Pietrain Pig”, this is found mainly in the Wallonia region of Western Belgium.
These are a Pig with a good meat yield, low in cholesterol, good muscle structure & a mild temperament. The Pork has a good flavour & texture, combined with modern day slaughtering techniques are designed to be as humane as possible, ensuring light coloured, soft meat.
The colour of our Pork is a light pink & has no discolouring from bruising or a high PH level as the pigs have good welfare from farm all the way through to slaughter & processing. This makes sure that you get a tastier more tender piece of Pork that guarantees great flavour.
What is Ultimate PH and how does it influence Meat Quality?
How do you cook Pork Shoulder Ribs?
The best cooked results from Pork Shoulder Ribs are from Smoking these Low & Slow on the Barbecue.
You would cook these Ribs the same way that you’d cook Baby Back Ribs using the 321 method on the Barbecue. The Smokey flavour added to the seasoned meat makes these taste truly delicious, a good Smoked piece of meat will have a “Pink Smoke Ring” around the meat surface when you cut through them.
Pork Shoulder Ribs are cracking on the BBQ with very little preparation work needed, just remove the thin membrane covering the bones by using a blunt knife or fork handle to prise off the bones, then pull off by hand. The Smokey aromas of the added wood chips on the Barbecue will be easily absorbed by the meat to really make these Ribs have the “WoW” factor. The texture of the meat will be very tender & pull from the bones easily giving a great bite to these.
In the Far East, they enjoy Pork Shoulder Ribs, but with far less meat on them, the ribs are normally boiled with strongly flavoured sauces on them that are soaked up by the meat in between the bones. Good Pork Ribs must have a decent covering of meat on them because you need the meat to absorb the seasonings, creating the flavour profile of American Style Ribs.
How To Prepare Pork Shoulder Ribs for the Barbecue or Oven:
- Place the Ribs into the lowest part of the fridge to thaw out slowly over a couple of days.
- Take the Ribs (in their pouch) out of the fridge 2 hours before cooking, leave on the kitchen worktop to get closer to room temperature.
- Remove the Shoulder Ribs from their pack, rinse under the cold tap & pat dry with paper towel.
- Remove the membrane from the top of the Rib Bones using the handle of a teaspoon by pushing it between the meat & the membrane.
- Rub a binder like Frenches Yellow Mustard, all over the Ribs on both sides & around the edges.
- Generously sprinkle your favourite Barbecue Rub across the entire rack & work it into the meat.Â
- Leave for a hour to get the flavour into the meat.
How to Smoke your Shoulder Ribs on the Barbecue:
How to cook your Pork Shoulder Ribs in the Slow Cooker:
Pro Tip for perfect Pork Ribs:
When they are ready, let the Pork Shoulder Ribs rest for ten minutes in the foil on a wooden board. This lets the meat fibres relax & absorb the juices back in to the meat becoming very tender & finish cooking. Then brush with a little sticky glaze over the top before serving, this is guaranteed to bring a big smile to all your friends & family.
Are Pork Shoulder Ribs nutritious?
The Shoulder Ribs are a little fattier making them not as nutritious as the leaner Baby Back Ribs.
Pork is a Red meat that does have good nutritional values & is a great source of Protein for muscle growth & maintenance. The Pork Rib Meat has essential Vitamins & Minerals for a healthy diet but, the unrendered fat will need to be trimmed off to make these healthier. Too much saturated fats are not good for Cholesterol levels in the bloodstream, Pork Shoulder Ribs are very delicious & should be eaten in moderation.
Sharing you Pork Shoulder Ribs at home & on Social Media.
We at Sherwood enjoy seeing all the cooks & recipes from our customers on Social Media. Your pictures, videos, stories, cooking methods, reels, Pork Rib recipes & ideas, gives inspiration to others, so they may improve their home cooking. Social Media works through tagging & Hashtags in your posts, stories & reels, by tagging Sherwood in your posts we are able to see them through notifications.
Being able to find your posts easier, gives us the opportunity to share, comment & like with all our followers, to grow your accounts. When cooking up your Pork Shoulder Ribs you can also use our Hashtags on your Social Media posts, making it easier for our followers to enjoy them. We have a Facebook Page, an Instagram & 2 Twitter Accounts, you can find us & tag us on any of these.
Many people are unsure on how to get the best results from cooking Pork Shoulder Ribs, your posts on Social Media help them to learn how to cook & perfect these. In addition to our Facebook Page, we have an interactive Facebook Group for sharing your cooks & ideas. The group is called Sherwood Home Cooking & Barbecue, see delicious recipes, hints & tips from some of our online Pitmasters.
Sherwood Foods Hashtags:
#swf_brand #ourbrandisapromise #porkshoulderribs #porkribs
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How to cook Pork Shoulder Ribs:
Sticky Pork Shoulder Ribs Recipe
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Frequently asked questions about Pork Shoulder Ribs:
What are Pork Shoulder Ribs?
The Pork Shoulder Ribs are 3-4 Bones cut from the top of the St Louis & Loin Ribs. They are semi pointed as a whole piece with good thick meat covering the bones, each rack weighs approximately 500g.
Are Pork Shoulder Ribs good value?
The Pork Shoulder Ribs are not expensive & have a generous covering of meat across the bones. There is a high meat to bone ratio giving you more meat for your money #moremeatfym
How do you cook Pork Shoulder Ribs?
Like most Pork Ribs these are best Smoked on the Barbecue Low & Slow for that extra Smokey flavour. They can be cooked Low & Slow in the oven to create super soft Meaty Ribs. You can cook these in the slow cooker also.
How many people can 1 twin pack of Pork Shoulder Ribs feed?
There are 2 racks of Pork Shoulder Ribs per pack at 500g each, each rack has enough meat for 1-2 people depending on how hungry they are. The Shoulder Ribs don't shrink much so they give a good amount of meat with each portion.
