Ribs in real time

  • bigpike
    Posts: 6259
    September 9, 2012 at 3:37 pm #1242056

    I remember not that long ago when ribs could be had for .99 cents a pound. Same with wings for that matter. These ribs were fresh and on sale at Festival Foods. $3 a pound is the best a guy can hope for now . I let the ribs come to room temperature then dry rub them. Ma makes the rub from scratch. I have soaked hickory for this smoke but I prefer applewood. I just wack a chunck off the tree in the backyard when ever I need it. The racks are sprayed with non stick cooking spray. I smoke at 240. The internal temp gage is very acurate. Next I will be making a oil / vinegar spray for the smoking process. That will take a bout 3-4 hours. More to come


    STEVES
    New Richmond, Wi
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    September 9, 2012 at 3:47 pm #1097501

    Looks good. I’ll be over at halftime…

    kruger
    Metro,mn
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    September 9, 2012 at 4:13 pm #1097505

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    Looks good. I’ll be over at halftime…


    russ0101
    Brooklyn Park, mn
    Posts: 102
    September 9, 2012 at 4:21 pm #1097508

    mmmmm…..ribs. I could go for some of that action.

    bigpike
    Posts: 6259
    September 9, 2012 at 4:31 pm #1097509

    I am about an 1 hour into smoking, my two biggest tools are the temp gage and spray bottle. The spray bottle has 3/4 apple cider vinegar and 1/4 olive oil. I spray every 1/2 an hour and keep an eye on the 220-240 temp goal. And I popped my first


    Dream’n
    South St. Paul, Mn
    Posts: 371
    September 9, 2012 at 5:34 pm #1097515

    I have my annual smokeoff next weekend! I use a charcoal vertical but plan on getting a propane one. How do you like it?
    Dream’n

    bigpike
    Posts: 6259
    September 9, 2012 at 6:07 pm #1097517

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    I have my annual smokeoff next weekend! I use a charcoal vertical but plan on getting a propane one. How do you like it?
    Dream’n

    Propane is a hellava drug!

    Love propane, hate charcoal smokers. Controlled heat is were its at. Much easier with propane!

    bigpike
    Posts: 6259
    September 9, 2012 at 6:11 pm #1097518

    2/3 through and the ribs look like they are ready. I just boosted the smoke with more hickory and I will wrap two ribs in aluminum foil to compare the difference this will make. Football games are all boring though that RG111 kid looks good. Wanting to watch the Packers and eat ribs

    onestout
    Hudson, WI
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    September 9, 2012 at 6:49 pm #1097519

    When you wrap in foil add a little apple or orange juice to the bottom to keep moist.

    bigpike
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    September 9, 2012 at 7:58 pm #1097522

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    When you wrap in foil add a little apple or orange juice to the bottom to keep moist.

    Good idea!! Next time!

    bigpike
    Posts: 6259
    September 9, 2012 at 8:02 pm #1097523

    Here is the finish line. Eat them any way you choose – Dry or wet. I like them with Stubbs or Dave’s. Oven fried potatoes and the meal is complete. But I have to add a picture of October Fest and 6 year old cheddar from Carr Valley. I am living large today

    Denny O
    Central IOWA
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    September 9, 2012 at 8:18 pm #1097525

    Do you demembrane the back of the ribs?
    For baby or loin backs I do the 2+2+1 method.
    Rubed and celo wraped the night before.
    2hrs smoke misting w/ apple juice
    2hrs wraped in foil with juice (after the meat shrinks about a 1/4″ on the bone)
    1 hr out of foil to sturdy them back and add fav swause the last 1/2 hr or so

    bigpike
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    September 9, 2012 at 8:20 pm #1097526

    Had the butcher at Festi take off the membrane!

    Denny O
    Central IOWA
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    September 9, 2012 at 8:23 pm #1097527

    Takes about 1 to 2 minutes tops to do.

    sandmannd
    Posts: 928
    September 9, 2012 at 11:26 pm #1097560

    Look awesome, nothing better than Ribs on the grill. One thing I do is put apple juice in a spray bottle and go out and spray them lightly about every 30 minutes. Adds a lot of flavor.

    Denny O
    Central IOWA
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    September 10, 2012 at 4:14 am #1097622

    Mostly keeps them from drying out.

    bigpike
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    September 11, 2012 at 10:11 pm #1098120

    Man I think they are better day 2 and 3

    Brian Klawitter
    Keymaster
    Minnesota/Wisconsin Mississippi River
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    September 12, 2012 at 1:32 am #1098162

    No, they’re better with friends on the St Croix in the middle of the night!

    bigpike
    Posts: 6259
    September 13, 2012 at 11:15 am #1098553

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    No, they’re better with friends on the St Croix in the middle of the night!

    With remnants of catfish stink bait on your hands?

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