are baby back ribs the same as spare ribs?
Loin Back Ribs: This is the popular cut that is from the part of the ribs towards the piggyâs back (the top of the rib cage closest the loin of the pig). Baby Back Ribs: Baby Back Ribs are just loin back ribs that are from smaller market weight hogs, rather than sows. I have heard some suggest that only slabs less than 1 3/4 lbs are baby backs. Whatevs. Spare Ribs: Spare ribs are closer to the belly (mmm, pork belly).