ToonarmY87 Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 Hi,, Could people share their recommendations where they buy racks of ribs from in the UK ? I have historically bought the yellow Belvedere meaty box from bookers which were very good. Are there any other places you can recommend at short notice without ordering online? I have never tried Costco, do they do any worth a go? I have always found the supermarkets useless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotv Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 (edited) Hi and welcome to the forum. Do you live near a city and indoor market. I went into my local one in Brum for the first time in a long time last weekend and the different types and cuts of ribs that were offer on the stalls were amazing and all good value. Along with other meats and cuts you don't see in supermarkets. Edited May 1, 2019 by sotv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokin Monkey Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 Hi Toon, once again welcome to the Forum. I use the Bookers Yellow Box Ribs, But i also but their Bone In Belly Pork, and Remove the Ribs to my liking. Costco Ribs, not much meat on them, similar to Supermarket Ribs, bit like a Stray Dog, all bone and no Meat! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icefever Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 + 1 with the Costco ribs...don't bother if I were you....we stick to Booker Belvedere. Ice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToonarmY87 Posted May 1, 2019 Author Share Posted May 1, 2019 Thanks guys, I am quite happy with bookers ribs but that is all I use them for. Keeping the account open with them is a bit of a pain so thought I would look for alternative options Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 I get my meaty ribs from macro, I buy the chilled vacuum picked ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diggerg Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 4 hours ago, David said: I get my meaty ribs from macro, I buy the chilled vacuum picked ones. Makro and Bookers are the same company. 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoogl Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 I'm sure Tesco bought the Bookers group early 2017 or so. I've never been to either but there is one of each in Glasgow which is accessible. I sometimes hit Costco but that was more for a bottle of Lagavulin <£40. 😋 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tabs Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 Find your nearest local abattoir. Most major city's have them dotted around. It's where most of your independent restaurants get some of their meat (a lot of them use Brakes for larger deliveries). A lot of the Chinese restaurants here in Liverpool bulk buy their ribs from the abattoir, it's almost an adventure in itself to stand and watch them haggle with the traders for 30 boxes at the best price! Then I come along wanting one.... 😄 Just a note on Brakes. Tried joining through my partner's catering business but they want a minimum £200 spend per month before they'll even flash their catalog past your eyes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reb Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 On 5/1/2019 at 11:28 AM, Icefever said: + 1 with the Costco ribs...don't bother if I were you....we stick to Booker Belvedere. Ice. http://yoursmiles.org/msmile/fun/m0121.gif How many racks do you get in the Belvedere yellow box please. I hear they cost about £48 per box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tabs Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 (edited) Between 12 and 14. Varies based on size of the racks. I cheekily open the box and have a quick eyeball of the quality to pick the best box. Edited April 23, 2021 by Tabs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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