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Last set of baby backs I did I left the membrane on. Turned out fine. I don't think I'm, going to bother peeling anymore.
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Won't get me on that band wagon, it's just too easy to peel the membrane. When I spend that much time prepping and cooking them I'm not willing to risk it over a step that takes less than a minute per rack. A butter knife and a paper towel are your friend in the removal process. I have noticed some membranes are much thicker than others but you don't know that until you peel it.
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Won't get me on that band wagon, it's just too easy to peel the membrane. +1. I always peel the membrane. I just consider it part of the ritual.  Mike
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It's easy and quick to do, I'm just not going to bother anymore, unless I want the ritual.
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Won't get me on that band wagon, it's just too easy to peel the membrane. When I spend that much time prepping and cooking them I'm not willing to risk it over a step that takes less than a minute per rack. A butter knife and a paper towel are your friend in the removal process. I have noticed some membranes are much thicker than others but you don't know that until you peel it. Agree. Easy to do, and no risk of it getting imparting an off taste, or making a nice rack hard to chew.
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All you need are a couple of paper towels and it peels right off. I want the rub to penetrate the meat and simply feel the membrane is a barrier.
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This is an art not a science, but the no-peel team says the membrane might help keep the juices in the meat.
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PEEL! No one wants to chew that stuff, especially after all that work.
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Sorry, but the chewy argument doesn't fly (just like a pig). This is not chewy in the least after having been on there for several hours, covered in rub, basting in juices, etc. It is semi-crispy, easily peeled, or better yet, nibbled off.
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Sorry, but the chewy argument doesn't fly (just like a pig). This is not chewy in the least after having been on there for several hours, covered in rub, basting in juices, etc. It is semi-crispy, easily peeled, or better yet, nibbled off. There's your answer...if you like it, then leave it. Most don't.
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Never peeled the mebrane off, never heard of it until here. Never had a bad set of ribs that were cooked low and slow.
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Sorry, but the chewy argument doesn't fly (just like a pig). This is not chewy in the least after having been on there for several hours, covered in rub, basting in juices, etc. It is semi-crispy, easily peeled, or better yet, nibbled off. I have to agree. I have never peeled it even on beef ribs. The extra crisp is always anticipated. I.m not saying the other way is wrong, but certainly would not be my preference. Randy
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I know that there are two well thought out schools of thought here.
I personally take the time to remove the offending membrane.
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I'll try it on the next batch and report back. Not peeled... ![[Linked Image]](http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/elkhunter76/cooking/DSC02388.jpg)
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Looking good there Elkhunter. I don't peel. I like the membrane. I also would rather chew the meat off the bones than have it fall off. Personal taste.
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I also would rather chew the meat off the bones than have it fall off. Personal taste.
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Damn elk, those look great! Membrane or no membrane I wouldn't pass up a chance to give those a try. I love food porn in the morning!  Mike
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I've never peeled either. It just hasn't seemed necessary.
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I also would rather chew the meat off the bones than have it fall off. Personal taste.
BCR Amen Brother! Properly cooked ribs shouldn't "fall off the bone" anyway. They should offer a little resistance to being pulled off the bone while eating.
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