does anybody know of a meat market that sells beef plate ribs? i think the usda calls it 123a. colloquially, people refer to them as "dino" ribs... i've been wanting to find some to smoke but haven't had any luck around town. i thought i found some at wheeler's meat market but what they had was actually chuck ribs and they didn't know there was a difference. any ideas? -M

I got some from Cosseys meat market , last summer.

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Check with Artisan's Pride on Lindsay Street in Norman..... They are selling short ribs but not sure if they are plate or chuck.

^^good suggestion as they know their stuff... unfortunately, i had already called them and they only carry chuck. at least they knew the difference. cusack's told me that they pretty much only do steaks and crest wouldn't even let me talk to the meat dept. manager over the phone... said i'd have to come in. -M

I got some from Cosseys meat market , last summer.

hmmm... thought about calling them but didn't. i'll give them a try. -M

hmmm... cossey's says they have them but i don't trust it since the lady says that the cryovac bag they're in says "chuck"... i think they'll be uncut unlike the ones i found at wheeler's, though. the lady i talked to seems to think (like wheeler's) that there are only two types of beef ribs: chuck, and back. i'm not so sure that's right as the usda also breaks out plate ribs... essentially ribs 6-10 on the underside of the carcass. really thought this would be easier! -M

hmmm... cossey's says they have them but i don't trust it since the lady says that the cryovac bag they're in says "chuck"... i think they'll be uncut unlike the ones i found at wheeler's, though. the lady i talked to seems to think (like wheeler's) that there are only two types of beef ribs: chuck, and back. i'm not so sure that's right as the usda also breaks out plate ribs... essentially ribs 6-10 on the underside of the carcass. really thought this would be easier! -M

They will cut anything you want....

Pardon my ignorance, but what's the difference? I may have an idea if I knew what you were looking for.

just different parts of the animal, so different characteristics in flavor/texture. here is a page that describes the different rib cuts. i'm looking for 123a and most places only have some variation of 130. -M


http://www.chefs-resources.com/types-of-meat/beef/cuts-of-beef/beef-short-ribs/

I'm not sure about these ribs, but Kamp's Meat Market is always my go to.

Don't waste your time with Crest... When I asked for beef plate short ribs at their Primal meat sale they gave me a confused look so i asked if they had back ribs and they said "We have baby backs." to which I responded... "Wrong animal."

I've also asked at Rhett's and Kamp's and neither had them.

I have seen short ribs listed on the Oklahoma Food Cooperative website but since you don't get to see what your ordering.... I haven't pulled the trigger on a slab yet.

I'm not sure about these ribs, but Kamp's Meat Market is always my go to.

thought about calling them but for what should be such an inexpensive cut of meat, i think they'd ding me on price. -M

Don't waste your time with Crest... When I asked for beef plate short ribs at their Primal meat sale they gave me a confused look so i asked if they had back ribs and they said "We have baby backs." to which I responded... "Wrong animal."

I've also asked at Rhett's and Kamp's and neither had them.

I have seen short ribs listed on the Oklahoma Food Cooperative website but since you don't get to see what your ordering.... I haven't pulled the trigger on a slab yet.

swung by rhett's just this past weekened for some steaks (beyond excellent, as always) and was surprised that he wouldn't try to order them.

great idea on the food coop... i found a producer that has a facebook account and shot a message to them. we'll see how that works out. -M

swung by rhett's just this past weekened for some steaks (beyond excellent, as always) and was surprised that he wouldn't try to order them.

great idea on the food coop... i found a producer that has a facebook account and shot a message to them. we'll see how that works out. -M

Whole Foods also has short ribs, but again may ding you on the price.

Whole Foods also has short ribs, but again may ding you on the price.


They sure do, and they're very very good ....and pricey.

Meat House in Edmond, maybe? Does Meat Market Refectory have a retail side?

I've never been myself, so I'm not 100% sure what all they can get, but it's a name I haven't seen thrown out yet... Wheeler's Meat Market, on SE 44th, maybe?

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thanks for the suggestion... that's actually one of the first places i hit up (post #600) and they only had chuck ribs... they thought they were the same as plate.

i think that the farmers coop is going to be a bust... they were really friendly and responsive, but it looks like their processor only cuts the plate ribs into squares. i'm going to swing by the osu okc farmer's market on saturday to see the slabs he has but i suspect they'll be chuck. -M

http://www.countryhomemeats.com/

Shot in the dark but since they process on site they may be able to accommodate you.

The Loaded Bowl Food truck has some really good BBQ! I like mixing their just as good mac n cheeze in with it. Yum!!!

I was at Sams club tonight, and the butcher said he has them... Gotta buy a case though...with all the comments on this thread sounds like you could go in with a few guys and get your fix....

interesting... will have to follow that lead. -M

I'm glad you checked. I was thinking Sams right off the bat.

http://www.samsclub.com/sams/case-sale-beef-short-ribs-3-4-pcs-case/prod17180008.ip?athcpid=prod17180008&athena=true&athpgid=pdp&athmtid=VaV&athznid=sams_ip_VaV&parentpid=prod17180007&xid=pdp:carousel:people-who-viewed-this-item-also-viewed:1

Checked availability at the Moore location and it said they were in stock. It does appear you may have to purchase by the case but might be worth asking if they would open a case..... Price is $333 per case.

thanks for the link... dang, that's pricey. this line really makes me nervous, though: "consists of the rib section from any rib and/or plate item"

sounds to me like there's no guaranty to get meat from the plate section... and for north of $300, i'd have to get exactly what i want. -M

You might check the US Foods Chef Store on the I-240 service road.

You might check the US Foods Chef Store on the I-240 service road.

They no longer carry them unfortunately.... Said they were having to throw away too much due to lack of sales.


thanks for the link... dang, that's pricey. this line really makes me nervous, though: "consists of the rib section from any rib and/or plate item"

sounds to me like there's no guaranty to get meat from the plate section... and for north of $300, i'd have to get exactly what i want. -M

The picture looks correct.... I would ask them to open the case to inspect the slabs anyway.

SAMs at 39th and May has them. Bought 6 ribs, 14 pounds, about $60. You have to ask the guy in the back. They come in a cryovac bag, 2 slabs.

Thanks..... Well it's not Central Texas style brisket but about the only place I'll eat brisket in Oklahoma is at The Butcher BBQ Stand in Wellston.

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I will second your opinion of Butcher BBQ Stand. I ate there today and it was the best brisket I've ever had. For ribs I have to go with Smokin' Joe's though.

Hosted a get-together this weekend with some BBQ from Bad Brad's in Yukon. We had brisket, pulled pork, and a meat tray with turkey, sausage, bologna and ham. I really enjoyed it all. I still have some leftover brisket and pork so brisket street tacos are on the menu soon and I'm going to try some bbq spaghetti too.

I will second your opinion of Butcher BBQ Stand. I ate there today and it was the best brisket I've ever had. For ribs I have to go with Smokin' Joe's though.

We plan to make the drive out there soon... what were the highlights? Everything looks great.

Another vote for butcher BBQ having the best brisket around

We plan to make the drive out there soon... what were the highlights? Everything looks great.

Just get the Meat Locker and plan on eating BBQ for a couple of meals. ;)

Oh and get there early because they do sell out of meat regularly.

Hosted a get-together this weekend with some BBQ from Bad Brad's in Yukon. We had brisket, pulled pork, and a meat tray with turkey, sausage, bologna and ham. I really enjoyed it all. I still have some leftover brisket and pork so brisket street tacos are on the menu soon and I'm going to try some bbq spaghetti too.

I'm glad you guys enjoyed it... My personal experiences with Bad Brad's have both been...well.... Bad.

But the great thing about BBQ is there's enough different options out there we can all find what we like best.

I'm glad you guys enjoyed it... My personal experiences with Bad Brad's have both been...well.... Bad.

But the great thing about BBQ is there's enough different options out there we can all find what we like best.
My experience with them has been limited to stuff like bulk meat and party trays like I posted about (my favorite are the burnt ends). I've never had any ribs or even sat down to eat dinner at the restaurant, but I've been pretty happy with what I've had. The food was a pretty big hit with my guests too (but there was plenty of drinking going on too, so...) :)

My experience with them has been limited to stuff like bulk meat and party trays like I posted about (my favorite are the burnt ends). I've never had any ribs or even sat down to eat dinner at the restaurant, but I've been pretty happy with what I've had. The food was a pretty big hit with my guests too (but there was plenty of drinking going on too, so...) :)

The bulk meat might be the better option there.... I know I've experienced a phenomenon over the last 3 years of doing the OKC Rib Tour where places I have been served some pretty bad ribs tend to get chosen really high when we go in and order them by the slab as we do for the tour.

Bedlam almost didn't even make it on the first tour we did because of some rib jerky they had served me a couple of months prior to doing it. They only made it on the list because Mr Sprigg's had closed.... They won last year and have been Top 5 all 3 years.... Yet both times I have been there for lunch and ordered ribs as part of a meal.... I did not enjoy them at all.

Back Door BBQ is the same way... The were our consensus favorite the second year we did the tour but they have served me some awful ribs when ordered as part of a meal.

Haven't had the cobbler, but the chocolate and banana puddings are some of the best I've ever had. I also like the slaw

Rudy's green chili stew is amazing!

Just get the Meat Locker and plan on eating BBQ for a couple of meals. ;)

Oh and get there early because they do sell out of meat regularly.

Yeah, definitely go with the Meat Locker, but the brisket and the smoked sausage were the only things that stood out to me. We didn't have the potato salad, but the other sides were just OK.

Yeah, definitely go with the Meat Locker, but the brisket and the smoked sausage were the only things that stood out to me. We didn't have the potato salad, but the other sides were just OK.

I like their sausages a lot too.... They are custom made for them by a local meat processor. So they aren't your typical food service type sausage served at the majority of Q-raunts around here. They have a little different flavor and texture.

I like their sausages a lot too.... They are custom made for them by a local meat processor. So they aren't your typical food service type sausage served at the majority of Q-raunts around here. They have a little different flavor and texture.

When are you starting your YouTube Oklahoma BBQ show?

Yeah, definitely go with the Meat Locker, but the brisket and the smoked sausage were the only things that stood out to me. We didn't have the potato salad, but the other sides were just OK.

I usually go for brisket and ribs, so I wasn't sure that I wanted everything that came with the Meat Locker. Some leftover BBQ isn't a bad idea though!

When are you starting your YouTube Oklahoma BBQ show?

It's something that has been discussed since one of the guys that has been involved with a couple of the OKC Rib Tours and two of the road trips I have blogged about shoots video for a living..... Unfortunately our schedules have so far stood in the way of us actually getting it done.

ok, this one's only tangentially related to barbecue... does anybody know of a place that sells pork belly? i tried wheeler's but they don't carry it. the plan is to cure and smoke some homemade bacon. -M

... does anybody know of a place that sells pork belly?

Artisan's Pride on Lindsay in Norman carries it and I've bought it at Super Cao Nguyen near 23rd and Classen.

The belly at Super Cao Nguyen comes skin on. They may remove it if you ask them too or you can cut it off yourself and make chicharrones with it.

Whole Foods typically has it too.

thanks! based on that logic, i'll probably try saigon taipei first since that's more in my neck of the woods. if that doesn't work out, i'll hit up these other places. -M

thanks! based on that logic, i'll probably try saigon taipei first since that's more in my neck of the woods. if that doesn't work out, i'll hit up these other places. -M

I don't think I ever checked there but knowing that pork belly gets used a lot in Asian cuisine... It's probably a pretty safe bet they may have it.

You could also ask at some of the mercados in the area too.... I've never seen it out for sale but that's what they make the chicharron de lonja out of... So they may have some in the back that they haven't sliced up yet.

jackpot... found some at saigon taipei. now to get curing! -M

jackpot... found some at saigon taipei. now to get curing! -M

You're never going to want to eat store bought bacon again. ;)

Not OKC, but felt like this was the best area.

Family's driving through Memphis, what are the best BBQ restaurants to eat at? Rendezvous and Cozy Corner on my list.

Have not been to Memphis but from what I've heard go to Rendezvous for the experience. Not so much for the best BBQ.

I've been told by a couple of people that when I make it there to try Germantown Commissary.

Have not been to Memphis but from what I've heard go to Rendezvous for the experience. Not so much for the best BBQ.

I've been told by a couple of people that when I make it there to try Germantown Commissary.

They are headed to Rendezvous. I'm curious to hear how they like Memphis BBQ vs. Texas BBQ (and anything they're used to here), as the dry rub style is much different.

My suggestion, and this comes from being a BBQ judge, is to not try and compare regions because it's literally like comparing apples to oranges.... Both are tasty but for different reasons.

My suggestion, and this comes from being a BBQ judge, is to not try and compare regions because it's literally like comparing apples to oranges.... Both are tasty but for different reasons.

I agree, I could have worded that better. They are relatively picky eaters and I'm hoping they don't try and compare that to the BBQ they're used to.

They are headed to Rendezvous. I'm curious to hear how they like Memphis BBQ vs. Texas BBQ (and anything they're used to here), as the dry rub style is much different.

That and ribs and brisket are different as well.

I really like Corky's. There are several good places in Memphis but I have been to Corky's four times and it's always excellent.
C. T.

Have not been to Memphis but from what I've heard go to Rendezvous for the experience. Not so much for the best BBQ.

I've been told by a couple of people that when I make it there to try Germantown Commissary.
Stay AWAY from Rendezvous. Especially a discriminating 'cue consumer like yourself. TERRIBLE. And it is an extreme tourist trap, a la Spaghetti Warehouse if there were only one and if everyone told tourists that it was the best Italian food in the world, while laughing up their sleeves. If it were a fishing charter it would be known as a head boat. It is the place everyone in Memphis tells the tourists to go to, because it is the place where tourists are SUPPOSED to go. As far as recommendations go, it is similar to how everyone in OKC tells people to go to Cattleman's, even though they know Cattleman's is by far not the best steak. Except that the (right) steaks at Cattlemen's are still pretty decent, while Rendezvous is grade D crapola.

In Memphis I would personally recommend Central BBQ or Corky's, though I have also heard good things about Cozy Corner and Interstate (Neely's).

Just to be clear: Rendezvous is straight garbage.

And for the record, I'm not a huge fan of Memphis style, anyway. But Rendezvous? Putrid.

Like, I went there seven or eight years ago and I'm STILL mad about it.

And for the record, I'm not a huge fan of Memphis style, anyway. But Rendezvous? Putrid.

Thought it was really great!

Ew.