Bourbon Barrel Ribs

[Steve Andrews]

Primed with Habanero Mustard & rubbed down with Plow Boys then smoked over retired bourbon barrel chunks for 4 hours @ 250, probably my best to date.

 

[chef jimmyj]

Looks good. Have you ever experimented to see if you could actually taste the difference of the Bourbon in the Oak vs regular Oak chunks? I am curious to how strong or subtle the flavor is. Been trying to decide if it's worth buying Bourbon Barrel Pellets to smoke with...JJ

 

[gmc2003]

Nice looking ribs, great color and plenty moist.

Point for sure.
Chris

 

[SmokinAl]

Those ribs look fantastic!
Congrats on making the carousel!
Al

 

[crazymoon]

SA, Awesome looking ribs!

 

[Steve Andrews]

Looks good. Have you ever experimented to see if you could actually taste the difference of the Bourbon in the Oak vs regular Oak chunks? I am curious to how strong or subtle the flavor is. Been trying to decide if it's worth buying Bourbon Barrel Pellets to smoke with...JJ

They were excellent but I can honestly say that I couldn't taste the Bourbon, might be more of a marketing play. Just my 2 cents.

 

[loosechangedru]

Whoa, nice smoke ring!

I didn't even know about bourbon barrel chunks - now I'm thinking of other treatments to wood that could be done to enhance flavor...

 

[Hawging It]

Beautiful color.

 

[Steve Andrews]

Whoa, nice smoke ring!

I didn't even know about bourbon barrel chunks - now I'm thinking of other treatments to wood that could be done to enhance flavor...

I have seen Wine, Sherry, Whiskey & Bourbon Chunk Woods but have only tried Bourbon so far...

 

[chef jimmyj]

They were excellent but I can honestly say that I couldn't taste the Bourbon, might be more of a marketing play. Just my 2 cents.

I think you are correct. Great way to make money from that which legally can only be used once and typically thrown away or burned for fuel...JJ

 

[HalfSmoked]

Nice looking ribs there. Good point made on bourbon wood.

Warren

 

[yankee2bbq]

Those look good!
Excellent color for sure!
Point!

 

[wbf610]

Someone gave me a bag of Jack Daniels barrel chips. I used them when making steaks. Flavor was good, but most likely from the oak, and not the JD. I’ve done more with straight oak chunks, and the flavor was the same. I don’t have a sophisticated palet though.

 

[Steve Andrews]

Someone gave me a bag of Jack Daniels barrel chips. I used them when making steaks. Flavor was good, but most likely from the oak, and not the JD. I’ve done more with straight oak chunks, and the flavor was the same. I don’t have a sophisticated palet though.

I tried those as well actually, good but I agree with the above.

 

[meatallica]

Ribs are outrageous!! Carousel worthy for sure!! Enjoy the ride

 

[uncle eddie]

Awesome looking ribs...LIKE!

 

[HalfSmoked]

Steve Andrews Thanks for the like it is greatly appreciated.

Warren

 

[indaswamp]

Looks good. Have you ever experimented to see if you could actually taste the difference of the Bourbon in the Oak vs regular Oak chunks? I am curious to how strong or subtle the flavor is. Been trying to decide if it's worth buying Bourbon Barrel Pellets to smoke with...JJ

I have cooked with old bourbon barrel chunks. As a super taster, you will be able to taste the difference Chef jj....It is subtle. But you could do the same by one simple basting with bourbon IMO...

 

[chef jimmyj]

I have cooked with old bourbon barrel chunks. As a super taster, you will be able to taste the difference Chef jj....It is subtle. But you could do the same by one simple basting with bourbon IMO...

Thanks for the info. I think I'll just put plain Oak in the smoker and the Maker's Mark in my Glass...JJ

 

[HalfSmoked]

That sounds great JJ

Warren