Contact Information

Dr. Tony Pescatore, Ph.D.
Interim Department Chair

900 W.P. Garrigus Building Lexington, KY 40546-0215

+1 (859) 257-2686

Sheep Discovery - Retail Cuts - Rack Rib Chops

Sheep Discovery - Retail Cuts - Rack Rib Chops

Sheep Discovery - Retail Cuts - Rack Rib Chops


Cut taken from the Rack Rack Rib Chops
Sheep Retail Cut Rack Rib Chops
  • Chops cut from the rib cage the thickness of one rib bone (usually 3/4 to 1 inch thick).
  • Contains rib bone and vertebrae.
  • The largest muscle is the ribeye which may be surrounded by smaller muscles.
  • Has some fat and connective tissue separating the muscles, and some outside fat opposite the rib bone.

*Cookery Method = Dry

Contact Information

Dr. Tony Pescatore, Ph.D.
Interim Department Chair

900 W.P. Garrigus Building Lexington, KY 40546-0215

+1 (859) 257-2686