By Jove, I think I got it.

[JC in GB]

My fellow meatheads.

I have been trying to get the perfect pork sparerib for some years.

I have gotten some good ribs in the past but never seemed to get the flavor or texture right at the same time.

I did a BBQ bonanza over the weekend and gave Sarina big loads of meat with Chinese BBQ pork belly, eye of round beef jerky, chicken breasts, and 4 racks of St. Louis cut spare ribs. I was on fire... Not literally...

Anyway, I digress....

The ribs were done using my modified method 3-1.5-1 in Sarina using oak whisky barrel chunks.

So, what did I do differently?
1) Salted ribs with Lawry's seasoned salt
2) put a layer of Head Country original rub on both sides
3) Finish with a rub layer of Jeff's Original Rub

I usually only used one type of rub in the past.

Had a bottle of Trader Joe's Organic BBQ sauce. This sauce was sweet and bland on it's own. I added about 2T apple cider vinegar and 1/t garlic powder and it was okay.

So, after the cook, I cut the ribs into 2 bone sections and served.

OMG they were perfect! I even told folks I could win a contest with that result.

So finally to my point....

I think I have now gotten the art of ribs down pat with Sarina. Hope I can replicate this success with a barrel cooker.

Thanks for reading...

JC

 

[Braz]

Congratulations. Isn't success fun?

 

[JC in GB]

Congratulations. Isn't success fun?

Yes, when you get the perfect cook, it is always so very rewarding.

 

[jcam222]

Is Sarina your Stumps smoker?

 

[pc farmer]

HMMMMM..................... No pics?

 

[texomakid]

JC I know you got a camera. No pics it never happened :) Man Not only do we celebrate in your success we read your notes. Gonna mix it up a little with the rubs next time I cook ribs.

 

[Fueling Around]

J man
Thumbs up and like.

I usually do my ribs naked. Last try at rubbed was OK, but I keep working at reducing the sugars and upping the savory due to wife's diet requirements. She still prefers naked.

Do you think you can duplicate your personal rub blend for the next smoke?
Reads as you got it down for the consumers.

I'm not a picture is believing person. You got it down!

 

[JC in GB]

Congratulations. Isn't success fun?

Yes, when you get the perfect cook, it is always so very rewarding.

Is Sarina your Stumps smoker?

Yes, I finally came up with a name.

 

[JC in GB]

Sorry bout the lack of pics. I had the camera with me but just didn't get any pics.. It is difficult doing it yourself. My apologies... I like pics as well.

 

[Bearcarver]

Sure Sounds Great !!
Can't see them,
Can't Smell them, But they sure sound Great !!
Like.

Bear

 

[Carvendive]

I've yet to do GREAT ribs. Yours sound like Nirvana! I'll have to give them a try.