For starters I had a heck of time getting any of the silver skin off, it was so thin I couldn't get it pulled away without it ripping. Ended up cross hatching it like I do my beef ribs. After a 6 hr smoke at 220, 3 hours of those wrapped, I usually end up with drippings all over the place and bones falling out; barely had two tablespoons from these and they were tough. Had a good smoke ring all the way around, even where I couldn't get the silver skin off, and they did taste good. Overall, can't say the price is worth it; I may try a set of their st louis cut to see if they cook better, but for now I can't see how they stand out from the 3 pack at the local costco for the money.