Print Version. Biting midges are minute to tiny flies that can be severe biting pests of humans, pets, livestock, and wildlife. Their blood-sucking habits also raise concerns about possible involvement in the transmission of disease agents.
The best cut of beef ribs comes from the lower, ventral, section, from the 6th through 10th rib, roughly the same cut as the St. Louis cut of pork ribs. It is called the short plate, and the ribs are called short ribs not because they are short in length, but because they come from what is called the short plate.
Uncle Bob May 26, 2011 12:11 PM Cushion meat comes from the pork shoulder (picnic) anterior side of the humerus bone; Sorta triangle in shape... it is lean lean... Cushion meat comes from the pork shoulder (picnic) anterior side of the humerus bone; Sorta triangle in shape... it is lean lean and flavorful. Can be sliced into pork cutlets, cubed for stew etc. Makes pretty good pulled pork...Used to make Tasso in some areas.....HTH