BDSkelly ~ Baby Backs! First Burn on the WSM 14

[bdskelly]

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• bdskelly
• Jan 2, 2017

I was a good boy in 2016 and Santa brought me a Weber Smokey Mountain 14" for Christmas! 

See unboxing here: ( http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/256681/bdskelly-weber-smokey-mountain-14-5-unboxing)

After a good 6 hour seasoning it was time to through some meat on it. Even though I've found the WSM easy to control, I decided to make something forgiving. Baby Backs! 

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• bdskelly
• Jan 2, 2017

Using a very simple rub here of Garlic, Salt, CBP, and Paprika 

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• bdskelly
• Jan 2, 2017

I'm using B&B charcoal briquettes and hickory chunks. 

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• bdskelly
• Jan 2, 2017

Using the standard 2-2-1 method for smoking baby backs here at 225 - 250 degrees. 

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• bdskelly
• Jan 2, 2017

The ribs turned out GREAT.  More importantly the smoker performed flawlessly. It held the heat for the entire 5 hours needing only minor adjustments to the vents to maintain temp during the last hour or so. No charcoal was added and plenty was left in the hopper. 

Thanks!

Brian 

 

[redheelerdog]

Mighty tasty new years there Brian.

You are convincing me I need a WSM now. 

 

[crazymoon]

BDS, I can almost smell em from here, looks tasty !!

 

[briggy]

Congrats on the new 14" Brian!  Looks like it didn't let you down, great way to start a new year!

 

[tropics]

Brian they look great,I hope when I try to do my first Baby Backs they turn out like that.Points for a first cook

Richie

 

[crankybuzzard]

Yes sir! Those look really good! Great weather for it too!

 

[gary s]

Nothing like a new Toy and Ribs,  Look Great 

Gary

 

[bladeguy]

You just reminded me, I haven't had ribs in a while......thinking I might have to correct that. :drool Great job!

 

[dirtsailor2003]

Nice smoke Brian! Great way to break in your new smoker! The little WSM is a great smoker.

That cement pond would be an ice skating rink in my neck of the woods! Highs in the single digits the next couple days...

 

[b-one]

Those look tasty,maybe next year you can get a rotisserie for the kettle,spinning ribs is fun!

 

[bdskelly]

 
Mighty tasty new years there Brian.

You are convincing me I need a WSM now. 

Thanks again John.  The WSM in any size is an awesome rig. B

 

[bdskelly]

 
BDS, I can almost smell em from here, looks tasty !!

They smelled pretty good.  I like hickory on pork.  They blend well don't you think? 

 
Congrats on the new 14" Brian!  Looks like it didn't let you down, great way to start a new year!

Thanks B.  Yup its a great smoker for sure. b

 

[bdskelly]

 
Brian they look great,I hope when I try to do my first Baby Backs they turn out like that.Points for a first cook

Richie

Happy New Year Richie!  Thanks so much! b

 

[bdskelly]

Yes sir! Those look really good! Great weather for it too!

Thanks Charlie.  This winter weather we are having is awesome man. I was lucky enough to be off today.  And after this storms it turned out beautiful!

... But you know we will have an ice storm soon!  B

 

[bdskelly]

 
Nothing like a new Toy and Ribs,  Look Great 

Gary

Thank you for the point Gary! b

 

[bdskelly]

You just reminded me, I haven't had ribs in a while......thinking I might have to correct that.

Great job!

Thank you sir.  Gotta love those bones! b

 

[bdskelly]

Nice smoke Brian! Great way to break in your new smoker! The little WSM is a great smoker.

That cement pond would be an ice skating rink in my neck of the woods! Highs in the single digits the next couple days...

You stay warm up there Case.  I won't tell you what days high was... 

Yup after you bought yours I thought I need one.  Happy to have your direction man. b

 

[bdskelly]

Those look tasty,maybe next year you can get a rotisserie for the kettle,spinning ribs is fun!

Sounds like a great plan! b

 

[SmokyMose]

Man, I want a WSM so bad now it hurts. The Mrs keeps going on about patio space :dunno

 

[disco]

Points for doing a great job on that new rig! You are really going to enjoy it!

Disco