c farmer, yes I have tried no foil. I have had mixed results that way. I think I know what you're getting at, and I too do not like mushy ribs. The 2+2+1 method that I use is not exact. I actually tend to leave them wrapped about 1 1/2 hours. I check them about every 30-45 minutes because I want them tender, but not falling apart. I like them to be tender enough to tear them apart with my fingers, but not so much so that the bone just slides right out clean. I just tend to achieve more consistent results this way as opposed to not wrapping.Looks like some nice ribs.
You ever try not foiling them?
True that. Another very big contributing factor, is that I know how my wife likes them, and this is how she likes them bestHey, do what you like. Everybody cooks different.