Rib Membrane Removal: Serrated vs. Smooth Blades!

This video demonstrates crucial techniques for preparing ribs, focusing on the often-overlooked step of removing membrane from pork ribs and beef ribs. We test different tools for gripping and starting the membrane removal process, a key part of preparing ribs for the smoker. I tested 2 rib membrane removal tools from Amazon so you don't have to. One worked. One didn't. Here's the full breakdown — side by side on a real rack of beef back ribs. MASTER YOUR GRILL: *Get my new cookbook* "The Texas Backyard Kitchen - Complete Meals from Fire to Table: https://kamadojoemasterclass.com/the-texas-backyard-kitchen/ *Get my Kamado Joe Owner's Handbook* (100+ pages of setup, maintenance, and pro techniques): https://kamadojoemasterclass.com/the-kamado-joe-owners-handbook/ 🔗 The one that worked (serrated grip tool): https://amzn.to/4nN1YDC Serrated Rib Membrane Removal Tool — Amazon Watch my video about Why You Need a FireBoard Temperature Control Device here: https://youtu.be/L5ybR3GnTbQ PAID AFFILIATE LINKS Knives Zwilling Pro 8" Chef's Knife: https://amzn.to/4halBSK Zwilling Pro 4" Paring Knife: https://amzn.to/3VYVZhO Zwilling Pro 5.5" Boning Knife: https://amzn.to/4q5GzGb Dalstrong 12" Slicing Knife: https://amzn.to/42AdnNx Dalstrong 8" Butcher's Knife: https://amzn.to/3IY0ztN BBQ Tools & Supplies FireBoard 2 Drive: https://fireboardlabs.sjv.io/mOLV9q FireBoard Pro: https://fireboardlabs.sjv.io/kOyX4d FireBoard 2: https://fireboardlabs.sjv.io/OekJrN Kamado Joe Cover: https://amzn.to/46S8IrE Kamado Joe Karbon Steel Griddle: https://amzn.to/4nUe3pm SMOKEWARE Chimney Cap for Kamado Joe: https://amzn.to/42hy5BR Kamado Joe Classic: amzn.to/3MXpaNT Kamado Joe Cast-Iron Grates: amzn.to/4ehLJIP Kamado Joe Griddle Plate: amzn.to/3AYbL5e High-Heat Gloves (ULINE S-25687): https://www.uline.com/Product/ProductDetailRootItem?modelnumber=S-25687 Leather Welding Gloves: https://amzn.to/4rMWlG7 Pellet Smoke Tube (Set): https://amzn.to/4aAvR3J Kick Ash Basket: https://amzn.to/4qdnNwI Kick Ash Can: https://amzn.to/4rGjIkshttps://amzn.to/4rGjIks Karbon Steel Griddle: https://amzn.to/4nUe3pm Recipes at https://kamadojoemasterclass.com.com If you like the video let me know, and please subscribe. Thanks for watching. BUSINESS INQUIRIES: dscott@kamadojoemasterclass.com FTC Disclaimer: This video does NOT contain any paid promotion, sponsorship or endorsement. All opinions are my own. I do use affiliate links. As a customer, you do not pay any more or less because of an affiliated link. A small percentage of the sale will go to the person who generated the link. Thank you for supporting my channel. Chapters 0:00 - The Rib Membrane Problem 0:45 - Two Tools, Two Designs 1:21 - What Makes a Good Membrane Tool 1:39 - Smooth Blade Tool: The Test 2:33 - Handle & Leverage Issues 2:58 - Cookbook Spotlight: The Texas Backyard Kitchen 3:23 - Serrated Tool: The Test 3:57 - Handle & Blade Length 4:12 - Is It a Perfect Tool? 4:27 - Speed Test: Minutes vs. Seconds 4:43 - The Verdict 5:08 - Kamado Joe Owner's Handbook #kamadojoemasterclass #KamadoJoe #BBQTips #porkribs #BeefBackRibs #KamadoJoe #SmokedBeefRibs #BBQ #TexasBBQ #BeefRibs #KamadoJoeCooking