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  1. Robert3750

    What went wrong?

    I wanted to provide an update. I put the leftover ribs in a foil covered pan and put them in the oven at 275 until they reached around 200. This time the texture was much closer to what I had been hoping for---more tender, more juicy, and came off the bone without much effort. I think I would...
  2. Robert3750

    What went wrong?

    I will, thanks!
  3. Robert3750

    What went wrong?

    Sorry I didn't mention it, Joe. Full spares, not St Louis style. The bend test sounds good too. I remember thinking they felt too stiff.
  4. Robert3750

    What went wrong?

    That's it.
  5. Robert3750

    What went wrong?

    Thanks so much, really appreciate it.
  6. Robert3750

    What went wrong?

    Let me try this:
  7. Robert3750

    What went wrong?

    Highland.
  8. Robert3750

    What went wrong?

    Does this picture help? How do they look? https://photos.fife.usercontent.google.com/pw/AP1GczMCZG3Z1Vx7L_wz97DWk7RL-u55V3zmgITP2bM7D71Wo0YXxdebrATO2A=w1732-h1304-s-no?authuser=0
  9. Robert3750

    What went wrong?

    Oklahoma Joe's.
  10. Robert3750

    What went wrong?

    I did put firebricks in the bottom, which I thought would be a good heat sink. A friend of mine suggested smaller wood chunks. He also suggest a small fan near the firebox. I like the sound of the toothpick test.
  11. Robert3750

    What went wrong?

    Thank guys, I will try it again. Start earlier in the morning. I'll try 3-2-1, and shoot for 195-205.
  12. Robert3750

    What went wrong?

    They were on a total of 5 hours. So you recommend no wrapping? Do I take it that temperature swings are normal for a stick burner? Is what I experienced abnormal?
  13. Robert3750

    What went wrong?

    So I made my first attempt at smoking ribs yesterday (Oklahoma Joe’s smoker). I wasn’t pleased with the results. The meat was dry and tough. I’m trying to figure out what went wrong. Theories: I didn’t put a pan of water in the smoking chamber I should have used the 3-2-1 method (I used...
  14. Robert3750

    I mean I want to

    During the holiday season, my local grocer sells rib roasts for $7.99/lb. I ask the butcher to cut it into three two inch thick steaks. Yummy.
  15. Robert3750

    Smoking questions from a complete novice

    That second video doesn't seem at all realistic to me. I know from experience that the membrane is very slick and pretty much impossible to hold onto with your bare fingers. I haven't tried using a rubber glove. A paper towel helps.
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