2nd Time for Ribs

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bryce

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Jun 15, 2012
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Went with one slab this time instead of two. Used a rub consisting of paprika, brown sugar, sea salt, pepper, oinon powder and granulated garlic.

Rubbed and ready to rock!
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Started really raining hard and eventually the wind picked up as well so I had to move it under our outdoor table unbrella. Not an ideal situation today but, the Q will persevere.

Pretty much rocked the TBS all the way through the smoking cycle. Prior to finding this site i never really knew there was a difference in smoke color and transperancy when smoking meat.

A little thick here

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But 5 minutes later it was perfect (hard to tell in the picture)

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Holding pretty darn steady between 225 and 250. Its tough with this grill but i'm getting better with it. Just as i master it i'll get my new one..lol.

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Getting closer now. Things looking good. Threw on a chicken breast for my 8 yr old who happens to love them the best. Into the foil now for 1.5 hrs or so.

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All finished. I did something different time and glazed 1/2 of the slab with Frank's BBQ Sauce. Typically we dont use any glaze or sauce directy on the ribs but we'll add a little on the side so this was new for us.

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All in all i'm happy with this smoke. The Franks was ok but I just think i'm a natural guy and like them best dry if thats what you call it.

Ps i did screw up and didnt remove enough of the membrane that part was tough but other than that the meat was money.
 
Nice and meaty! Removing the membrane lets the Rub and Smoke flavors penetrate better but is not necessary. It can be removed easily at the end...JJ
 
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Ah, i didnt even think to remove the rest of it after! Dang it. Thanks for the tip though Jimmy, i will remember that in case i make the same error again.
 
There is nothing wrong with the smoke in your first pic IMHO. And the ribs look real good, too.
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Good too hear Cliff. I suppose the color is more important than the thickness. I've learned how to limit the white stuff now so thats good!
 
Nice job. Ribs look great. Is that thermometer in you pics very accurate?
I'm really not sure Jomadav. I've only used it about 5 times now. It was cheap and something to get me by until i upgrade. I havent benchmarked it in the oven so I'm uncertain how accurate it is.

Good question, i'll be sure to test it.
 
Thanks! They were pretty good this time around. Next time the grip and rip will be in full affect!
 
I only asked about the thermometer because I have the same one in my Brinkmann Sq. Verticle charcoal and it's about 25-35 deg. off from my digital with a probe. I am fighting heat issues right now so I am watching and trying everything. You did a great job - tried chicken leg quarters yet?
 
I only asked about the thermometer because I have the same one in my Brinkmann Sq. Verticle charcoal and it's about 25-35 deg. off from my digital with a probe. I am fighting heat issues right now so I am watching and trying everything. You did a great job - tried chicken leg quarters yet?
Jomadav, i just checked the thermometer vs the oven temp and the thermometer was 5 degrees less than the oven (oven read 350 and therm 345). I'm glad i checked it. I just assumed it was spot on but i guess not.

Thanks for the compliments on the chicken, it was really good. I'm ready for more. I havent tried quarters yet....sounds like i should though. What makes them great?

Thanks,

Bryce
 
Ditto on the above posts.

"But 5 minutes later it was perfect (hard to tell in the picture)"

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Dude I can see it just fine

GREAT JOB!
 
Nothng really makes them great I guess. I just like that they are cheap, thick, and don/t take all day. My wife and kids absolutely love it when I do them on the smoker.
 
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