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FRESH, NOT FROZEN
DELIVERY FREE OVER £70
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FROM LOCAL FARMS
Exceptionally meaty rare breed pork ribs cut St Louis style, weighing approximately 3–3.2kg.
These are much more substantial than a typical commercial rib rack, with a generous depth of belly meat and fat — closer to a skinless pork belly with ribs attached. Ideal for smoking, low-and-slow BBQ or slow oven roasting. Serves approximately 6–8.
£42.50
St Louis ribs are cut from the belly, or spare-rib, section of the pig and trimmed into a neater, more rectangular rack. Our version deliberately keeps a generous depth of pork belly meat and fat, making it far more substantial than the thin racks often sold as St Louis ribs.
At approximately 3–3.2kg, this is a large sharing cut — closer to a skinless pork belly with the ribs attached than a lightweight rib rack. The combination of meat, fat and connective tissue gives deep pork flavour and keeps the ribs succulent during long, slow cooking.
These ribs are best cooked low and slow. For barbecue or smoking, cook indirectly at a low temperature until the meat is tender, then glaze and finish uncovered to set the surface. For the oven, season or apply a rub, cover and roast at around 160°C for approximately 2½–3 hours, then uncover and finish at about 220°C for 10–15 minutes to colour and caramelise the glaze. Use tenderness as the final test, as thickness can vary.
For a detailed barbecue method, see our Memphis-Style BBQ Ribs Recipe using the 3-2-1 method.
Baby back ribs come from higher up the rib cage beside the loin. They are smaller, leaner and generally quicker to cook. St Louis ribs come from the belly or spare-rib section, so they are flatter, richer and carry more meat, fat and connective tissue. If you want a large rack for smoking or a substantial BBQ centrepiece, St Louis ribs are the better choice.
How large is the rack?
Approximately 3–3.2kg. It is a substantial cut and serves around 6–8 people, depending on appetite and sides.
Are St Louis ribs the same as baby back ribs?
No. Baby backs come from the loin side and are smaller and leaner. St Louis ribs come from the belly or spare-rib section and carry more meat and fat.
Can I cook them in the oven?
Yes. Cook them covered at a moderate temperature until tender, then finish uncovered at a higher temperature to colour or set the glaze.
Are they suitable for smoking?
Yes. Their size, fat and connective tissue make them particularly well suited to low-and-slow smoking and barbecue.
How many people will they feed?
Approximately 6–8 people, depending on sides and appetite.
Gary Reed (verified owner) –
Really meaty ribs! Smoked with hickory for six hours on a Summit Charcoal. Spritz with apple cider vinigar, and sauced with Stubbs.
Outstanding!
Shaun (verified owner) –
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Robert Davidson (verified owner) –
The quality of the meat was unbelieveable. I bought these to smoke and did them 3-2-1. They were good but they weren’t St.Louis cut ribs as one might expect. I’d buy them again for the quality but probably not for smoking for ribs and wings night, I’d probably get baby back or spare ribs without the belly.
Can you do these with the belly removed separate from the ribs? That would be the best of all worlds and really good value!
antony hutchings (verified owner) –
rock androll
STUART (verified owner) –
Know what you’re getting – read the description. These are ribs, with belly pork above and a layer of fat, so a massive hunk of meat, not exactly the traditional cut of ribs you see being smoked by US YouTubers, but more meat. So you have a hunk of belly pork to cut down into and enjoy, then the layer of ribs to look forward to. All very delicious.
Vivienne Goldsbrough (verified owner) –
Absolutely delicious
GARY EXLEY (verified owner) –
Bursting with flavour, tender & juicey
kevin walsh (verified owner) –
Was very nice but it was pork belly not ribs that I got, maybe a mistake in butchers.
Scott Smith (verified owner) –
Fantastic quality, slow smoked on Kamado Joe grill, meat was so tasty and tender. Now my go to place for future bbq meats.
Alexander Chung (verified owner) –
Absolutely stunning thick meaty ribs! Definitely will be ordering again!
Thomas Benn (verified owner) –
This was my first order from GIM, I have to say I’m really happy with the quality of the meat. The delivery arrived chilled and well packaged. Highly recommended
Stephen (verified owner) –
Best ribs yet, melt in your mouth, a must try for BBQ lovers.
Alex Waller (verified owner) –
I honestly thought I’d accidentally double ordered! The cut of these ribs is fantastic and were perfect for smoking. The level of fat was just right and therefore minimal trimming was required. All guests enjoyed them, with a few stating best ribs they’d ever have. I’ve recommended to several people since.
Jamie (verified owner) –