109 Beef Rib, Oven-Prepared

This item is prepared from a rib item meeting the end requirements of Item No. 107.  In addition, the backstrap, latissimus dorsi, infraspinatus, subscapularis, rhomboideus and trapezius shall be excluded.  The exterior fat cover that had been over the latissismus dorsi and trapezius may be separated from the rib to accommodate removal of the backstrap and then returned to its original position.  The fat cover will be trimmed even with the short plate side and shall not have holes larger than 2.0 square inches (12.9 sq cm) or exceed 1.0 inch (2.5 cm) in depth at any point.  The rib shall be netted or tied.

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