From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishspare ribsˌspare ˈribs / $ ˈ../ noun [plural] DFFthe ribs of a pig and the meat on them, eaten as food
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spare ribs• The food was good: a thin soup followed by pork spare ribs.• Pour the barbecue sauce over the spare ribs.• Trim spare ribs of any excess fat, then place in a large roasting tin. 