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I think you answered your own question, the more meat the better! i used to cook spares but found I like St Louis cut better, don't like eating around all the gristle but if your buddies just want to chew on some meat I would just leave them alone and like you said "the more meat the better" It's just a personal preference!
I saw another thread tonight someone doing 4 slabs tomorrow and I have 4 rubbed and ready also, must be a trend!
I usually trim the skirts then smoke them for about 3 hrs. with the ribs, then pick the meat off and put it in a batch of smoked baked beans (minus a little for a sammy for the cook