Ribs are a popular cut of meat that come from the ribcage of various animals. There are different types of ribs, each with their own unique characteristics. Here are some of the most common types of ribs:

1. Pork spare ribs: These are the most common type of ribs you’ll find at the grocery store or in restaurants. And they come from the belly side of the pig and have more fat and connective tissue than other types of ribs. Pork spare ribs can be cooked in a variety of ways, including smoked, grilled, or braised.
2. BBQ Baby back ribs: These are smaller and more tender than pork spare ribs. They come from the top of the pig’s ribcage and have less meat than spare ribs but are still flavorful.
3. St. Louis-style ribs: These are pork spare ribs that have been trimmed to remove the cartilage and sternum bone. Therefore, they are meatier, fattier, and more uniform in size than regular spare ribs.
4. Beef short ribs: These are larger and meatier than pork ribs and come from the lower part of the cow’s ribcage. They are often braised or slow-cooked to tenderize the meat and break down the connective tissue.
5. Galbi (also spelled as kalbi): A Korean dish that consists of grilled beef short ribs. The ribs are marinated in a sauce made from soy sauce, garlic, sugar, sesame oil, and other ingredients. And this marinade is applied for several hours or overnight to penetrate into the meat. Thus, giving them a sweet and savory flavor.  The ribs are then grilled until they are crispy and caramelized on the outside, while still tender and juicy on the inside.