RAISED ON SMALL FAMILY FARMS

100%

heritage breed

Spare Ribs

KUROBUTA PORK

SRF Kurobuta spare ribs are full sized with generous amounts of meat and marbling for a flavorful and satisfying serving. The perfect ribs for smoking and great on the grill or in the oven. Average weight is 1.5 lbs.

Heritage Breed

SRF Kurobuta Pork

Family Farm Raised

Snake River Farms spare ribs are cut St. Louis style and perfect for the 3-2-1 method on your smoker. These richly marbled ribs are also great on the grill or prepared in the oven. These full sized ribs are larger than our baby backs. These spare ribs are 100% Berkshire (Kurobuta) pork with a deep pink color, rich flavor and juiciness.

The membrane found on the bone side of all pork ribs is not removed. Kurobuta ribs are smaller in size than conventional pork, and we do not recommend them for competitions.

Average weight: 1.5 lbs.

SRF Kurobuta spare ribs can be prepared using your favorite method, using a smoker, grill or the oven.

The 3-2-1 rib method is a popular way to cook ribs that involves smoking, wrapping, and then cooking them at a higher temperature. It’s a great way to cook ribs using a wood pellet grill.

Don’t have a smoker? You can be use a charcoal grill. Try this recipe for Smoked Pork Ribs with Apple & Apricot BBQ Glaze.

It’s easy to cook spare ribs in the oven. Try these recipes for Easy Oven-Baked Ribs and Gochujang Glazed Sticky Ribs.

Details

Snake River Farms spare ribs are cut St. Louis style and perfect for the 3-2-1 method on your smoker. These richly marbled ribs are also great on the grill or prepared in the oven. These full sized ribs are larger than our baby backs. These spare ribs are 100% Berkshire (Kurobuta) pork with a deep pink color, rich flavor and juiciness.

The membrane found on the bone side of all pork ribs is not removed. Kurobuta ribs are smaller in size than conventional pork, and we do not recommend them for competitions.

Average weight: 1.5 lbs.

Cooking Tips

SRF Kurobuta spare ribs can be prepared using your favorite method, using a smoker, grill or the oven.

The 3-2-1 rib method is a popular way to cook ribs that involves smoking, wrapping, and then cooking them at a higher temperature. It’s a great way to cook ribs using a wood pellet grill.

Don’t have a smoker? You can be use a charcoal grill. Try this recipe for Smoked Pork Ribs with Apple & Apricot BBQ Glaze.

It’s easy to cook spare ribs in the oven. Try these recipes for Easy Oven-Baked Ribs and Gochujang Glazed Sticky Ribs.

What is Kurobuta Pork?

Kurobuta is a heritage breed with flavor superior to commodity pork. This premium pork is known as Berkshire in England and Kurobuta in Japan, where it is considered the culinary equivalent of Wagyu beef. Kurobuta contains abundant marbling for a heightened flavor profile and higher pH which creates a deep pink color and an increased moisture content. The result is pork with robust juicy flavor, tender texture and a hint of natural sweetness.

FAQ

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What is Kurobuta pork?

Kurobuta is the Japanese term for “black hog” and refers to animals of the Berkshire variety, a heritage breed kept pure for hundreds of years. Kurobuta pork is highly marbled with a beautiful dark color, firm texture, and naturally delicious flavor. Our animals are treated humanely and are raised on small family farms in the American Midwest without hormones using a natural, slow feed process.

How does Snake River Farms package and ship their pork products?

We ship our Kurobuta pork products with dry ice, a reusable thermal bag and the most sustainable packaging in the business to keep everything frozen right to your doorstep. Receive in 1 to 3 business days of ordering or schedule for a date in the future. Learn more about packaging and shipping here.

How long will my SRF Kurobuta pork last and how should it be stored?

For optimal quality, you can store your SRF Kurobuta pork in the freezer for up to 6 months. Per USDA guidelines, if meat is kept at 40°F or below, you can safely store thawed meat in the refrigerator for 7 days in its original cryovac seal.

Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 4.2673545 / 5 from 1066 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Snake River Farms spare ribs are praised for their great texture, outstanding flavor, and tenderness. Customers appreciate the quality and dry rub, though some noted the ribs cook faster than expected and can be a bit chewy. Size feedback is mixed, and opinions on the rack vary.

Summary topics

Texture (4%): It was highlighted by customers that the texture of the product is great, with many mentioning it multiple times.
Rub (5%): In general, customers found the dry rub to be the best they've ever had, especially in low and slow cooking.
Ribs (56%): Many customers raved about these ribs, stating that they were the best they have ever had.
Quality (7%): Customers appreciated the great quality of the product, which was mentioned multiple times in the reviews.
Tenderness (3%): Customers keep praising the outstanding flavor and tenderness of the ribs, with many describing them as the best tasting and tender they have ever had.

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Review highlights

"Perfect size, tender and the best tasting ribs i have ever had." — Kurt N.
"I LOVED the flavor of these ribs - they had a great meaty taste that I have never tasted with ribs before." — Anonymous
"Very, very good quality and taste great" — Dave

Reviews

I really like the ribs!

"I really like the ribs! They were not as meaty as I thought they would be but the flavor was great! I will definitely order again."

— Eura G. (4/5)

Excellent!!! We love that the

"Excellent!!! We love that the silver skin is removed!! Wonderful taste and quantity of meat. It arrives frozen solid every time."

— Linda K. (5/5)

This review is for the

"This review is for the prime brisket. The brisket I received weighed 23 pounds and had a 3 inch fat cap with an inch of fat between the flat and point. Not what I expected for a premium brisket. I contacted customer service and was told it should be fine. I find it hard to believe this is normal."

— Howard S. (2/5)

These were excellent. Also, your

"These were excellent. Also, your Oven cooking recipe turned out great."

— Tom D. (5/5)

Always heard of this pork

"Always heard of this pork and it did not disappoint. More to come."

— William H. (5/5)

The ribs were great, but

"The ribs were great, but Snake River Farms customer service is outstanding and can’t be beat. I’ll be ordering again soon."

— Jimmie R. (5/5)

Great quality. Very tender and

"Great quality. Very tender and smoked up beautifully"

— Carla N. (5/5)

We were very disappointed in

"We were very disappointed in our recent delivery. The ribs were REALLY small. We've ordered them twice before and been very happy with them. This time we ordered 3 racks and wish we hadn't. We still have two left but they're nearly impossible to cook and have them remain moist. Don't even try smoking them, they will dry out to dust. I guess the next time we try to cook a rack we will do it in the oven with some moisture."

— Karen W. (2/5)

Delicious. Highly recommend.

"Delicious. Highly recommend."

— Mark E. (5/5)

The yummiest! Meaty and moist,

"The yummiest! Meaty and moist, we've never been disappointed in this cut."

— Denise H. (5/5)