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First the bend test-
I grab the ribs on the thickest/largest end of the rack as far as my tongs will will go and lift, if they bend like this they are done IMHO. YMMV
You have to get a feel for when to do the test, I suggest trying it first at 3 hours in and then every hour after to get a...
I never rest more than 15 minutes.
I recently watched a video of Chris Lilley taking butts off the pit and pulling immediately so at least one professional doesn't bother with "resting".YMMV .
1. Yes, I leave the SFB lid open until the fresh split is burning with no smoke.
2. Good solution to a common problem.
3. Yes IMHO your baffles will restrict airflow which is needed for a clean burning fire. But if you are happy with using them on some cooks I would not get rid of them...
These pics are from a spare rib cook,
Grill set up-
Applying the rub-
Lump charcoal, fully lit and placed at the end of each row of briquettes-
Meat in the middle-
Temp-
Done in about 3.5-4 hours, it was a while ago so that's a guess, YMMV-
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