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In my mind, you just don't over do them. 4 to 4 1/2 hours for me. I do not like my beef steaks over done, so why the ribs? Try the mojo crillio if you can find it. I use that first then add some rub. Come out great.
My wife hit Wally World yesterday. Their beef back ribs can be hit or miss. Usually $2.18 @ lb. These were marked down to $1.53 @ lb, so had her pick out 4 of the best ones to do later.
If you have no damper, you need that gap to get rid of the old smoke. My ECB was the original design (I liked it much better than the new one) but it had no damper. Smoke still came out some from under the lid, but I drilled several 3/8th inch hole in a triangle pattern, then one at a corner I...
We get the Wal-mart ones when they are on sale. They are hit and miss as to meat content. Last ones one got were not too bad.
Another time, not so much. Still right tasty though.
Welcome aboard. You fish too?? Lots of good people here. You will learn quick. Just across the state from you near Chiefland/Cedar Key..........and Gainesville. So..............GO GATORS !!
No idea what temps those would achieve. You want to be in the 225 to 250º range for smoking. Be wary of the in smoker gauge. They seem to never be accurate. I would invest in a digital meat thermometer down the line.
Welcome aboard. Heading up to Franklin, NC in the fall. Don't confuse yourself with "other liquids" in the pan. Use water or sand and save the beer, juice or wine for drinking. Good luck on your smoke.