Food Research

It all started at noon a few hours ago when my sister asked my mom about our lunch food. Mom said, "Spare ribs yan." So I asked my family if anybody knew why they were called "Spare Ribs". And since nobody was able to give me a decent answer, I started researching about it on the internet and here's what I found.


Spare ribs, or spareribs, come from the underbelly or side of the big--below the back ribs and above the pig's sternum. 


Term's Origins

There are many speculations on the origin of the term "spare rib" with Charles Perry as the most popular source. According to Perry, in the 17th century, the English used the word "ribs spare"---adapted from the German word "rippenspeer" referring to smoked pork loins. Spareribs.com reports "spare ribs" might have been the original term since the English used spears to cook these ribs or that the term "spare" refers to the small amount of meat found on this cut.

Very interesting info. On a side note, while I was browsing the internet I saw this really weird website. I posted the contents here but I think they're kind of PG-13 or R-18 or whatever. So here's the part where I'm supposed to warn kids about it.

WARNING.














You have been warned. See below.


Fur Burger - A juicy delicious part of the female body located below the navel and directly above the taint. Usually served warm with a generous portion of thighs.
Lick Lagger - The act of performing cunnilingus.
Chug Chowder - The act of performing fellatio.


What the fuck right? Americans. LOL




Sources:


http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=tender%20loin