🍖 OTTAWA'S FAVOURITE READY-TO-EAT ST. LOUIS RIBS — FALL-OFF-THE-BONE TENDER, DELIVERED FRESH
You don't need a smoker, a BBQ, or 6 hours of patience to enjoy restaurant-quality ribs tonight.
Wiser Meats' Cooked St. Louis Style Ribs with BBQ Sauce arrive fully cooked, sauced, and ready to devour — tender, smoky, and packed with flavour from Ontario-raised pastured pork. Just heat and eat.
No prep. No mess. No compromise.
🏅 WHY CHOOSE WISER MEATS ST. LOUIS STYLE RIBS?
✅ Fully Cooked — Dinner in Minutes. Skip the 5-hour low-and-slow cook. Our St. Louis ribs are fully cooked to fall-off-the-bone perfection. Reheat in the oven, on the grill, or in the air fryer — ready in under 25 minutes.
✅ St. Louis Style Cut — The Gold Standard of Ribs. St. Louis style ribs are the preferred cut of competition BBQ pitmasters worldwide. Cut from the lower belly section of the pig, they're meatier, fattier, and more flavourful than back ribs — with a uniform shape that cooks (and reheats) evenly every time.
✅ Smothered in BBQ Sauce: Each rack arrives generously coated in rich, smoky BBQ sauce — already worked into the meat so every bite delivers bold, balanced flavour from the very first piece.
✅ Ontario Pastured Pork: Sourced from Ontario-raised pastured pork — free from hormones and raised with care. You taste the difference that ethical, local sourcing makes. Richer flavour. Better texture. Cleaner protein.
✅ Hormone-Free & Antibiotic-Free. No growth hormones. No unnecessary antibiotics. Just clean Ontario pork the way it should be.
✅ 2.5lb — 2 Pieces — Perfect for Sharing. Two generous pieces of St. Louis-style ribs — enough for a satisfying dinner for two or a hearty meal for one serious rib lover. Pair with sides, and you've got a full spread.
🔥 HOW TO REHEAT YOUR ST. LOUIS RIBS
Oven (Recommended):
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C)
- Wrap ribs tightly in foil — add 1-2 tbsp water or apple juice inside the foil for extra moisture
- Heat for 20-25 minutes until internal temperature reaches 74°C (165°F)
- Remove foil, brush with extra BBQ sauce
- Broil on high for 3-5 minutes to caramelize the sauce
- Rest 5 minutes before serving
BBQ Grill (Best for Char & Flavour):
- Preheat grill to medium heat (300-325°F)
- Wrap in foil and place on indirect heat for 15-20 minutes
- Unwrap, brush with extra BBQ sauce
- Move to direct heat for 3-5 minutes per side to get that char
- Serve immediately
Air Fryer (Fastest Method):
- Preheat air fryer to 350°F (175°C)
- Place ribs meat-side up in basket
- Heat for 8-10 minutes
- Brush with extra sauce and cook an additional 3-4 minutes
- Rest briefly and serve
Microwave (Quick Option):
- Place on a microwave-safe plate, cover loosely
- Heat on medium for 3-4 minutes
- Check temperature and add time in 30-second increments
- Let rest 1-2 minutes before serving
🍽️ SERVING SUGGESTIONS
St. Louis ribs are the centrepiece — build the perfect meal around them:
Classic BBQ Sides:
- Creamy coleslaw and cornbread
- Baked beans and garlic bread
- Corn on the cob and potato salad
Quick Weeknight Combos:
- Ribs + roasted vegetables + fluffy white rice
- Ribs + mac and cheese + pickles
- Ribs + store-bought coleslaw + baked potato
Entertaining Ideas:
- Cut between bones for party-ready rib bites
- Serve with extra dipping sauces (honey garlic, chipotle, mustard BBQ)
- Pair with a bold Canadian craft beer or a glass of Zinfandel
📊 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Weight | 2.5lb (approx. 1.13kg) |
| Pieces | 2 St. Louis Style Side Rib pieces |
| Cut | St. Louis Style Side Ribs (spare ribs, trimmed) |
| State | Fully Cooked — Ready to Heat & Eat |
| Sauce | Included BBQ Sauce |
| Source | Ontario, Canada |
| Pork Type | Pastured Ontario Pork |
| Hormones | Hormone-Free |
| Antibiotics | Antibiotic-Free |
| Storage | Refrigerate immediately upon delivery |
| Best Before | See package label |
🥩 WHAT ARE ST. LOUIS STYLE RIBS?
Not all ribs are created equal. Here's why the St. Louis cut is the choice of serious rib lovers:
St. Louis Style vs. Baby Back Ribs:
| St. Louis Style | Baby Back | |
|---|---|---|
| Cut location | Lower belly/spare rib | Upper loin |
| Meat content | More meat between bones | Less meat |
| Fat content | Higher — more flavour | Leaner |
| Bone shape | Flat, uniform | Curved |
| Best for | Low-and-slow, BBQ | Quick grilling |
| Flavour intensity | Richer, bolder | Milder |
St. Louis ribs are the preferred cut at BBQ competitions because of their higher fat content, meatiness, and uniform shape — which means more flavour and more consistent results.
💪 NUTRITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
Pork ribs are a satisfying, protein-rich meal:
- High protein — supports muscle maintenance and fullness
- Rich in B vitamins — particularly B1 (thiamine), B6, and B12
- Source of zinc and selenium — important for immune function
- Iron and phosphorus — essential minerals for energy and bone health
For complete nutritional information, refer to the package label.
🇨🇦 ABOUT WISER MEATS
Wiser Meats is Ottawa's trusted premium online butcher — delivering fresh, ethically sourced, hormone-free meats directly to your door across Ottawa and Gatineau.
With 4.91 stars across 454+ verified reviews, our customers trust us to deliver quality they can taste and service they can count on — every single order.
No storefront. No middleman. Just premium meat, delivered fresh.
📦 Delivery: Ottawa/Gatineau area within 5 business days 🚚 Free delivery on orders over $250 💳 Payment: Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Apple Pay, Google Pay, eTransfer 📞 Questions? Call (866) 263-2826 or email tim@wisermeats.com
❓ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: Are these ribs fully cooked? A: Yes. Our St. Louis Style Ribs arrive fully cooked and sauced — just reheat and eat. No raw meat handling required.
Q: What is the best way to reheat these ribs? A: We recommend the oven method (wrapped in foil at 300°F for 20-25 minutes, then broil for 3-5 minutes with extra sauce) for the best texture and caramelized finish. The grill method is excellent if you want authentic BBQ char. See full reheating instructions above.
Q: Are these ribs pork or beef? A: These are premium Ontario pork St. Louis style side ribs — the classic BBQ rib cut.
Q: What does "St. Louis Style" mean? A: St. Louis style refers to a specific way of trimming spare ribs — removing the sternum bone, cartilage, and rib tips to create a flat, rectangular rack. The result is more uniform, meatier, and more flavourful than untrimmed spare ribs.
Q: Does the BBQ sauce contain any common allergens? A: Please refer to the package label for full ingredient and allergen information. Contact us at tim@wisermeats.com with any specific dietary concerns before ordering.
Q: Where is the pork sourced from? A: Our pork is sourced from Ontario, Canada — pasture-raised, hormone-free, and raised by trusted local farmers committed to ethical practices.
Q: Is this product hormone-free? A: Yes. All Wiser Meats pork products are sourced hormone-free and antibiotic-free.
Q: How many people does 2.5lb of ribs feed? A: Two pieces at 2.5lb total is a generous serving for 2 people when paired with sides, or a satisfying meal for 1 serious rib lover.
Q: Can I freeze this product? A: Yes. Freeze immediately upon delivery if not consuming within 3-4 days. Keeps up to 3 months frozen. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.
Q: Can I order multiple packs? A: Absolutely. Add multiple units to your cart. Orders over $250 qualify for free delivery — stock your freezer and save on delivery.
Q: Do you offer other rib options? A: Yes! Check out our full pork collection at WiserMeats.com for baby back ribs, spare ribs, and more premium pork cuts.
