No foil spares.

sparks65 · Jul 12, 2017

Morning all. So here's the thing. I'm going to be smoking 6 racks of side ribs (spares not BB) this Sat. on a Primo XL. I'm thinking 225°. With 6 racks I don't want to mess around with the foil (that I always do). Having never done unwrapped ribs I did a Google and found everything from 3 hr @225° to 5 hr @275°. Any thoughts or advise would be great. If I'm doing the bend test, when would you think that might happen? Thank you.

buffalobbqpete · Jul 12, 2017

I would try them at 250/275 for 4 hours, see where you are at, then either pull them or keep them on for another couple. My guess is probably 6 hours though.

Thought about doing a trial run with a rack or two? That would give you the definitive answer to what you are looking for.

sauced · Jul 12, 2017

I would think at 225 you will be looking at that 5 - 6 hour cook time. Use the probe test to determine if and when they are done. Or, do you have a digital instant read thermometer? If so, you should be looking at a temp in the area of 195 - 205, depending how you like the ribs....bite off or fall off.

sparks65 · Jul 12, 2017

Thanks gents. I usually do a 3-1-45 in the foil, but I usually have shinners showing through the top. I'm hoping to avoid that with the no foil route.

SmokinAl · Jul 13, 2017

Let us know how they turn out!

Al

browneyesvictim · Jul 13, 2017

Ive got a 3-pack thawed out for a cook. I always foil too. Will be curious to see your outcome.

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