Value-Added Spareribs

Smithfield stands a cut above the competition with our portfolio of meaty, tender and delicious spareribs.

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Rack Up the Flavor…with Smithfield Foodservice

At Smithfield, we deliver the highest-quality, most consistently flavorful spareribs. We hand-pull and hand-trim every sparerib to strict specifications, and then we hand-pack full rib slabs in individual sleeves or shatter-packed cases for better portion-cost control and easier separation. Plus, master cartons are poly-lined to minimize freezer burn and help preserve freshness.

The popularity of spareribs on the menu has never been greater. Visit the Smithfield Recipe Center to find a few of our favorite recipes!

Smithfield Sparerib Offerings:

NY Style Rib

• Product of medium sparerib – 5 lb. or greater   
• Trimmed from inside edge of hard bone brisket to outside edge of tail/flank end—hanging fat and tissue removed
• Features 19% brisket as well as diaphragm/skirt meat
• Target 74.9% yield

BBQ/Carolina Style Rib

• Product of medium sparerib – 5 lb. or greater
• Hard bone brisket and hanging fat/tissue is removed
• No additional trimming of finished rib
• Target 86.2% yield

Colorado Style Rib

• Product of light sparerib – under 5 lb.
• Hard bone brisket and skirt/diaphragm meat removed
• Tail/flank end hand-trimmed for consistent shape
• Target 78.8% yield

St. Louis Style Rib

• Product of light sparerib – under 5 lb. 
• Full cut brisket and shoulder/false lean meat removed
• Finished cut is classic rectangular-shaped rib
• Target 53.2% yield

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For more information about our line of Value-Added Sparerib products, contact a Smithfield Sales Representative today!

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