1st attempt ever - ribs

[Smoketastic RN]

Got an MES 30 for my birthday, watch videos and tried the 3-2-1 for spare ribs. Not an epic fail, they were edible but definitely could have been much better. Started with Sam’s Club spare ribs, the trimming part started the downhill slide and still not sure how they looked nothing like the pics or videos. :( Rub & into fridge overnight, smoked with hickory & jack daniels mix, foiled for 2 with some apple juice, and then back in for about 45, finished on hot grill (yes I was all over the place and the ribs showed it). Any advice would be appreciated and thanks for looking.
Trying ABTs next... And then more ribs! :)
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[SmokinAl]

Your ribs look pretty darn good to me!
A few more tries & you will get it right!
Al

 

[grebs]

I like the 3 2 1 method. Sometimes tho they could stand to go a Lil longer. Maybe 3 2.5 1 or something like that. Of course I like fall off the bone.
Either way yours looks pretty darn nice

 

[Smoketastic RN]

Thanks for the kind words, I'm re-reading Al's step by step using internal temp and hoping try #2 turns out better. Like the 3-2-1 method but don't have the experience to tell when each rack needs more or less time in any stage. Think temp may be the way to go for consistency with no smoking experience.

 

[challenger]

They look good! If they tasted good that's all that matters!

 

[myownidaho]

Those look pretty good for a first effort. It only gets better from here. :)

 

[russmn]

Great first run! Keep it up and you will get better and better !

 

[Smoketastic RN]

Thanks all will try ribs again Saturday, tomorrow Isles then 1st pork butt.

 

[indaswamp]

Look good to me! Keep at it and you'll get better with every cook...