Wish me luck with Spare -1st Attempt

autigers · Jul 5, 2012

After a successful whole chicken smoke yesterday I am going to attempt the 3-2-1 method on some spare ribs. This is my first attempt to smoke ribs. I trimmed the skirt and tips and will be smoking them along with the ribs. Gonna use them for the beans and a snack for me. Wish me luck. Any last minute advice?

jarhead · Jul 5, 2012

Welcome aboard AUTigers.

Congrats on the yardbird.

StL trim will cook quicker than 6 hours. I don't foil and mine are done in 4-1/2 to 5 hours @ 250.

I would go with 3-1-1. Keep an eye on them during the last hour. Do the bend or toothpick test.

smokinhusker · Jul 5, 2012

I've modified my 3-2-1 to 3-1.5- and last 1/2 hour (approx) onto the grill for some firming up and add bbq sauce

baja traveler · Jul 5, 2012

Yesterday I also discovered St. Louis trim takes less time. I did the 3-2-1 and the ribs were fall off the bone and tasted fantastic, but definitely a little too done. Next time I'll try 3 - 1 1/2 - 1/2 and see how that goes...

autigers · Jul 5, 2012

I am on the 2nd hour and its lookin good so far. Not having too much trouble maintaining temp. First time I put water in the pan. More to follow....

kryinggame · Jul 5, 2012

what rub are you going to use? I purchased Jeff's rub. It's great!

autigers · Jul 5, 2012

I will be buying Jeff's soon. I had some store bought Applewood Rub thats pretty tasty, a bit on the spicy side, need to figure out how to kill some of the spicy before chow time....

I just foiled them, temp is leveled out, now just waiting.... Note to self: Buy the wide foil, it can be a challenge to wrap the ribs with the narrow foil. Gonna go for an 1.5 then .5 unwrapped. I couldn't resist eating the trimmed skirts. Purty tasty!

autigers · Jul 5, 2012

Down to the last 30 min. Lookin good. Qview coming soon!

oldschoolbbq · Jul 5, 2012

Need Q-view now that they are done...

autigers · Jul 5, 2012

Success! by my standards anyways. 3-1.5-.5 method. Maintained 225ish the whole time with apple chips and water pan full. Covered with apple juice during the 2nd phase. Defined smoke ring. Very pleased. Brisket for tomorrow!

autigers · Jul 5, 2012

Qview submitted, just waiting on newbie approval

hyyal · Jul 5, 2012

Looks good.

My very next thought was that I shouldn't look at this while hungry.

baja traveler · Jul 6, 2012

Those look awesome. You did good!

I can't wait to try again with the reduced time so mine will look like yours...

schaydu · Jul 6, 2012

Looks delicious!!!

ohh btw ROLL TIDE!!!!!

dewetha · Jul 6, 2012

nice!

autigers · Jul 6, 2012

Can't wait for football season! I am in a house full of Tide fans. 4 against 1. It's all good, especially since I live in GA. As long as National Champs come from the state of Alabama all is good!!

schaydu · Jul 6, 2012

I hear ya brother!! Its going to be a great season that for sure.

mushand · Jul 6, 2012

I am going to be your sacrificial lamb from MIZZOU

southernsausage · Jul 6, 2012

good deal!!!

schaydu · Jul 6, 2012

mushand, welcome to the SEC! Yall have a pretty difficult schedule. Sept 8th will be yalls first true test! Wish the tigers the best of luck

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