3-2-1 ribs in my MES

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pasmoker73

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Aug 7, 2017
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Dauphin, PA
Hi everyone. Doing a couple racks of baby backs in my MES 40 with a mailbox mod and AMPT. Decided to use a mix of apple and pecan pellets. Rubbed them down with some grey poupon and the dry rub listed below. I've found this to be a good all around rub. The Chipotle gives just a little heat and a nice smoky flavor. I'm using 3-2-1 as a guideline but plan to wrap them around 165 with some agave and apple juice for a couple hours then sauce them and finish them around 200-205. I'll post pictures when they're done.

Rub

1/2 cup brown sugar

2 Tbsp Salt

2 tsp each
Onion powder
Cumin
Ground Mustard
Garlic powder
Paprika


1 tsp each
Thyme
Chipotle Powder
White pepper

 
Well 4 hours in and the ribs are still only at 151 and not passing the bend test yet. I started then at 225 but bumped it up to 240 a little while ago. We'll be eating late tonight. Oopsie! On the plus side since they were taking so long I decided to make a hash brown casserole and throw that in with the ribs.
 
I like the flavors you are mixing there. I've got some ribs on my MES tonight as well while watching no a bit o college ovalball. Looking forward to seeing those ribs of yours. Don't rush em. After all It's only Saturday evening. B
 
I like the flavors you are mixing there. I've got some ribs on my MES tonight as well while watching no a bit o college ovalball. Looking forward to seeing those ribs of yours. Don't rush em. After all It's only Saturday evening. B

Just poured a glass of wine and the PSU game just started. I'm in no hurry [emoji]128521[/emoji]
 
Well the lesson learned tonight is if they need that long smoking they DO NOT need 2 hrs wrapped. The bones are barely staying in but I got them out and back on the rack and applied a thin coat of BBQ sauce. Back in for 15 or 20 to set it and then time to grub. Tender they will be for sure. Final pics to come.
 
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