Question?! how to save ribs?

[jaybuurn]

got a question about saving ribs. they have been in the smoker for about 2 hours not and the temp is at 220 and seems to drop then i mix the coals and goes back to 220ish. not im gettin low on hot coals and im gettin some more hot with the chimney. but its only at 2hours and im having some doubt. this is my first smoke and dont want to ruin it. any tips or if all else fails how can i save em

thanks

 

[bassman]

First, what kind of smoker are you using and next what thermometer are you relying on?

 

[jaybuurn]

and i found the stock one is broke so im using a new digi probe inside the smoker

 

[alx]

You can get the amount of smoke you desire-color etc. and finsh in oven at same temp and keep practicing fuel amounts for desired length and temp.It can take awhile when using new smokers-i have personal experience in this

How much fuel are using i.e. 1 charcoal funnel etc.

 

[bigsteve]

If you can't finish them in the smoker, finish in the oven. That's better than trying to freeze them half cooked. Haven't done ribs in the oven, but if 250ish works for the smoker, should be okay in the oven.

Don't have the smoker you pictured. Can't give you any advice on that.

 

[bassman]

I'm not familiar with that smoker, but I'm sure there are some on here who are. There may be some mods that you can do to help with the temps. I realize it's probably too late for info on the ribs, but as was already mentioned, throw them in the oven at 250 and finish. They should have some smoke flavor even after 2 hours.

 

[jaybuurn]

so i tossed em in the oven

learned alot from my first smoke. im going to make a few mods and i think a fire basket will help alot. i took some pic and will post. thanks for the help

 

[bigsteve]

Glad you were able to salvage them. Hang in there. Won't be long and you'll look back and laugh about this.

My first smoke I lit off way too much charcoal and could have melted scrap metal in it..............