Most ribs on the the island of SXM are pork ribs. They come in two varieties, baby back ribs and spare ribs. Baby back ribs are a lesser cut, usually smaller in size(3"-6" in length) and less meat on the bone than spare ribs. Baby back ribs are also a less expensive cut. You will see baby back ribs offered at places like Rosie's or the Lolo's and see spare ribs offered at places like The Palms and Lee's.

Most ribs offered on the island are imported as the islands farming community could not even supply just the islands residents.