Back to the basics

[pigfeet33]

Lately I have been doing a lot on my stick burner, trying to chase the elusive post oak brisket that is so popular these days. But today I decided to go back to where it all started - spare ribs on the 18.5" Weber kettle. I haven't smoke anything in the Weber in probably a year but it was funny I immediately fell back into the rhythm of setting it up and fine tuning the air intake. Today made me realize that sometimes I tend to over complicate the whole smoking thing and it felt good to get back to the basics. More Q-view to follow when they are done!

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• pigfeet33
• Jul 16, 2016

 

[hardcookin]

Good post!! sometimes it's good to get back to your roots.

 

[pigfeet33]

Thanks hardcookin! Definitely fun to try new things but simple is better sometimes. Here we are 2 1/2 hrs into it and it's been steady at 255 for the entire time.

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• pigfeet33
• Jul 16, 2016

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• pigfeet33
• Jul 16, 2016

Probably got another 2 hrs to go

 

[pit 4 brains]

Looks great!

My Weber kettle is my go-to grill. I cook on it 3-4 times a week when the weather is nice. Once you get proficient with them, there's not much you can't do with them..

 

[pigfeet33]

I agree pit 4 brains, they are awesome. Lately I have been using my propane grill for cooking steaks and salmon and what not during the week. But I'm in south Texas and this time of year I try to minimize my time out in the sun!

 

[pigfeet33]

Here they are finished up. Beautiful bark and nice smoke ring and juicy. Me and the wife are them up I'm record time I think.

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• pigfeet33
• Jul 16, 2016

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• pigfeet33
• Jul 16, 2016

 

[b-one]

Looks like a great start,can't wait to see the plated shots!

 

[gary s]

Sometimes it's good to go back to the basics     Ribs Look Great !!

Gary

 

[b-one]

I took to long and you beat me! Great looking ribs!Thumbs Up

 

[SmokinAl]

Your ribs look delicious!

Can't beat the old stand by, Weber kettle.

I even had one that had a BBQ Guru set up on it.

Al

 

[gary s]

One more thing on getting back to the Basics

Every so often I get out my old ECB and do a smoke 

Gary

 

[pigfeet33]

Thanks everyone! SmokinAl - the BBQ guru is next on my list!

 

[joe black]

Good looking ribs, man. They look really moist with a great smoke ring. Thumbs Up

 

[pigfeet33]

Thanks Joe Black